Scenic spot introduction:
Qinghai Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve is known as the "Chinese Water Tower". It is the largest nature reserve in China and the most concentrated high-altitude biodiversity reserve in the world. It is also the most sensitive area of the Sanjiang ecosystem and the highest altitude in China. Natural wetland. As the birthplace of three major rivers, the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, and the Lancang River, the source of the three rivers is of great significance to the local ecosystem, biological species and genetic diversity. The original natural scenery also makes it a beautiful scenery in Yushu, which is an ideal place for sightseeing, A great place for adventure and photography.Attractions distribution:
The Sanjiangyuan spans 17 counties and cities in Yushu, Goluo, Hainan, Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and Hainan Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, with a total area of 15.23 million hectares. The reserve mainly protects the ecosystems at the source of the three major rivers, the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, and the Lancang River. It has protected animals and plants such as Tibetan antelopes, snow leopards, and orchids, as well as scenic spots such as the Sanjiangyuan Nature Reserve Monument and the Tongtian River.Scenic spot qualifications:
National Nature ReserveScenic spot features:
Hiking, photography, water, nature reserves, wetlands, rivers, wildlifeAttraction Address
Travel Guide
Best time to visit:
Summer and Autumn
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Qinghai Province>Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
How to get there:
Self-driving route: Just drive on Gongyu Expressway and G214 in the direction of Yushu.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
Sanjiangyuan ticket price:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day