Yalong River, A Free, Untamed River of Breathtaking Beauty
Sichuan Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
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Introduction
- The Jinsha River, the longest tributary of the Yangtze River in its upper reaches, was formerly known as the streams of Ruoshui and Lushui, with a total length of 1637 kilometers.
- It has multiple names, including the Dachong River, Xiao Jinsha River, and Niyangqu in Tibetan, meaning water rich in fish.
- Originating from the southern foothills of Bayan Har Mountains in Qinghai Province, the river basin spans multiple ethnic groups, including Tibetans, Han Chinese, and Yi people.
- The river has abundant water resources, fast currents, and large energy reserves due to the drop and accumulation of water.
- The Yalong River Grand Canyon is 175 kilometers long and is known for its unique, quiet, dangerous, and steep scenery, making it a spectacular landscape. Address Sichuan Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
Opening hours All day (Every day from January 1st to December 31st)
A typical high mountain canyon river
