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Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas
Located in the mountainous northwestern part of Yunnan Province, the Three Parallel Rivers National Park consists of a cluster of eight geographical reserves covering an area of 1.7 million hectares and encompasses the upper reaches of Asia’s three great rivers: the Yangtze (Jinsha), the Mekong and the Salween, flowing roughly parallel from north to south through steep canyons, some up to 3,000 metres deep, and surrounded by glacial peaks over 6,000 metres high. The reserve is the centre of biodiversity in China. It is also one of the most biodiverse temperate regions in the world.
South China Karst
The South China Karst is one of the most spectacular tropical to subtropical humid karst landscapes in the world. The massif is spread over four provinces, Guizhou, Guangxi, Yunnan and Chongqing, covering an area of 97,125 hectares. It has the most significant karst landform types, including tower karst, pinnacle karst and cone karst, as well as other spectacular features such as natural bridges, canyons and large cave systems. The Stone Forest is considered a superlative natural phenomenon and a world model. The cone and tower karsts of Libo are also considered world models of this type of karst, forming a unique and beautiful landscape. Wulong Karst is listed as a World Heritage Site for its huge sinkholes, natural bridges and caves.