China Odyssey

Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas is one of the most exotic and enchanting areas in China. The charms of the Three Parallel Rivers Protected Areas are composed of torrential rivers, soaring mountains, splendid ethnic cultures, rare plants and animals, highlighted by world famous Lijiang Old Town and Shangri-la, a lost paradise for tourists. Extraordinary Geographical Scenes Geographical scenes of the region are characterized by tall mountains, deep gorges, numerous freshwater lakes and vast plateau wetlands. The 1.7-million-hectare site features sections of the upper reaches of three great Asian rivers: the Yangtze (Jinsha), Mekong, and Salween (Nu River) run roughly parallel through steep gorges. At their closest stand, Mekong flows just 18.6 km from Salween and 66 km from Jinsha River, which could not be found elsewhere in the world. Having a bird’s eye view ... read more