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.