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"New Era China Research Tour - Yangtze River Chapter"
Yangtze River travel: from the source of the three rivers to the mouth of the sea
Editor's note:
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The Yangtze River, the largest river in China and the mother river of the Chinese nation. The main stream of the Yangtze River flows through 11 provinces, autonomous regions and cities, including Qinghai, Xizang and Sichuan. The Yangtze River Economic Belt spans three major plates in China, with a population size and total economic output accounting for half of the country's territory.
Starting from June 15th, the "Yangtze River Chapter" sub team of Xinhua News Agency's "New Era China Research Tour" will depart from the source of the Yangtze River, descend along the river, and advance all the way to the mouth of the Yangtze River, focusing on the turning point changes in ecological protection in the Yangtze River Basin and the historic achievements in the economic and social development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt in a progressive and integrated reporting manner, showcasing the vivid practice of high-quality development in the new era.
Starting today, we will gradually release relevant reports.
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The Yangtze River originates from the Qinghai Tibet Plateau
The total length is about 6300 kilometers
It is the largest river in our country
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This is a photo of the Tuotuo River taken on June 4th in the source area of the Yangtze River.
This is a photo of the Tuotuo River taken on June 5th in the source area of the Yangtze River.
This is a photo of the Tuotuo River taken on June 15th in the source area of the Yangtze River.
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The Yangtze River has three sources
Zhengyuan Tuotuo River, Nanyuan Dangqu, Beiyuan Chumar River
This is the scenery of the Tuotuo River captured on June 15th in the source area of the Yangtze River.
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This is the scenery of the Tuotuo River captured on June 15th in the source area of the Yangtze River.
On June 15th, a train passed through the Tuotuo River in the source area of the Yangtze River.
This is a song filmed on July 23, 2021 in the source area of the Yangtze River.
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This is a song filmed on July 23, 2021 in the source area of the Yangtze River.
This is a photo taken on July 27, 2022 in the source area of the Yangtze River, where the Tuotuo River, the main source of the Yangtze River, and the Dangqu River, the southern source, converge.
This is a photo taken on June 16th of the Chumar River in the source area of the Yangtze River.
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On June 16th, a train passed through the Chumar River in the source area of the Yangtze River.
Located in the hinterland of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau, the Kunlun Mountains
The source area of the Yangtze River between Tanggula Mountains and Tanggula Mountains
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The average altitude exceeds 4500 meters
Vertical and horizontal water system
It is one of the regions with the richest water resources in the world
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Here, biodiversity is prominent
Rich types of river channels
The scenery is magnificent and spectacular
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On June 14th, a group of yaks were foraging near the Tuotuo River in the source area of the Yangtze River.
On June 14th, several Tibetan wild donkeys were foraging near the Tuotuo River in the source area of the Yangtze River.
On June 15th, several Tibetan wild donkeys were foraging near the Chumar River in the source area of the Yangtze River.
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On June 15th, several Tibetan antelopes were foraging near the Chumar River in the source area of the Yangtze River.
On June 16th, several Tibetan antelopes were playing near the Chumar River in the source area of the Yangtze River.
In recent years
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The ecological environment quality in the source area of the Yangtze River is gradually improving
Consolidate ecological functions
The amount of water conservation is increasing year by year
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Sustainable restoration of wetlands and aquatic ecosystems
This is a photo of the Tuotuo River taken on June 4th in the source area of the Yangtze River.
This is a photo of the Tuotuo River taken on June 4th in the source area of the Yangtze River.
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This is a scene taken on June 14th near the Tuotuo River in the source area of the Yangtze River.
This is the scenery of the Tuotuo River captured on June 15th in the source area of the Yangtze River.