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46 minutes long | Released 2003
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Synopsis
In a remote corner of Southwest China, three of Asia’s greatest rivers plunge off the Tibetan Plateau through steep canyons in the Himalayas thousands of feet deep. This stunningly beautiful film captures the incredible journey of a whitewater expedition, as it explores the upper Mekong, Salween and Yangtze rivers. More than a wild adventure, the two-month expedition was an ambitious partnership with the Nature Conservancy and the Chinese government to help protect one of the most biodiverse and culturally diverse regions in the world.
From the Mekong River’s hidden Moon Gorge in the Himalayas to the towering canyon walls of the Yangtze River’s Great Bend, an odyssey of exploration and adventure and environmental activism.
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Thought Provoking Questions About The Yunnan Great Rivers Expedition
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- What is eco-tourism? How can it benefit local people? How can it benefit an ecosystem?
- What did you learn about the Yunnan region and its people from this movie?
- This area is described as one of the most diverse regions in the world. What examples did you see? What biodiversity, or variety of animal and plant life, did you observe in this movie?
- What are the environmental threats in this area?
- Are the actions of the Nature Conservancy conservation or preservation? Do you think their idea about commercial river trips is the best choice? Why or why not?
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