By the time its waters leave China, where it is called the Lancang, they have already traversed almost half the total length of the river and have plunged a dramatic 15,000 feet [4,500 m].
Ajaks, mil jõevood on läbinud Hiina, kus jõe nimeks on Lancang Jiang, on need jätnud seljataha juba ligikaudu poole jõe kogupikkusest ning langenud tervelt 4500 meetrit!