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2025.07.18 10:35 GMT+8

Yarlung Zangbo Canyon: The deepest geological rift on Earth

Updated 2025.07.18 10:35 GMT+8
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A view of the Yarlung Zangbo Canyon / CGTN

A view of the Yarlung Zangbo Canyon / CGTN

A view of the Yarlung Zangbo Canyon / CGTN

A view of the Yarlung Zangbo Canyon / CGTN

A view of the Yarlung Zangbo Canyon / CGTN

Slicing through the Himalayas at their most majestic stretch, the Yarlung Zangbo Canyon is the deepest geological rift on Earth. Turbulent waters carry glacial fragments, and diverse ecosystems ranging from alpine meadows to subtropical jungles flourish along its banks. Here, intertwined landscapes allow adventurers to feel the planet's pulse.

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