The Three Parallel Rivers Natural Landscape – A World Natural Heritage A Textbook of Earth's Evolution_02
The Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, is a geological wonder where the Yangtze, Mekong, and Salween rivers run side by side for over 170 km without meeting. Spanning towering snow peaks, glaciers, deep gorges, and lush forests, this region is celebrated as the “World’s Genetic Reservoir,” home to extraordinary biodiversity and diverse ethnic cultures. A living textbook of Earth’s evolution, it is both a natural and cultural treasure.