Scenic landscape view in Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Tibet, China

Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon

China, Tibet

Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon

LocationChina, Tibet
RegionTibet
TypeNational Nature Reserve
Coordinates29.5500°, 95.4000°
Established2000
Area9168
Nearest CityNyingchi (130 km)
Major CityLhasa (400 km)
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About Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon

Protects the world's deepest canyon along the great bend of the Yarlung Zangbo (Brahmaputra) River. The reserve spans from subtropical rainforest at 115 meters to glacial peaks above 7,000 meters, harboring extraordinary biodiversity with over 3,800 vascular plant species.

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Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Tibet, China
Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon landscape in Tibet, China (photo 2 of 2)

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