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Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas: Mapped Geography and Protected Mountain Terrain
An atlas perspective on the Hengduan Mountain river corridor
The Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas represents a unique geographic phenomenon in the Hengduan Mountains of China. The protected area is defined by deep, parallel river canyons, massive snow-capped peaks, and an exceptional vertical range of ecosystems. This atlas entry focuses on the regional layout, mapped mountain corridors, and the ecological significance of a site where three major rivers flow in close proximity for over 170 kilometers.
- Area
- 17,000 km²
- Established
- 2003
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Alpine

