
Sanjiangyuan
China, Qinghai
Sanjiangyuan
LocationChina, Qinghai
RegionQinghai
TypeNational Park
Coordinates34.5000°, 95.5000°
Established2016
Area1231
Nearest CityYushu (45 mi)
Major CityXining (400 mi)
About Sanjiangyuan
Sanjiangyuan National Park protects the source region of three major Asian rivers: the Yellow, Yangtze, and Mekong. The park encompasses vast grasslands and wetlands on the Tibetan Plateau. It is crucial for water conservation and hosts unique high-altitude wildlife.