What is another word for Chinese Shan?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃa͡ɪnˈiːz ʃˈan] (IPA) 
Chinese Shan refers to a group of mountain ranges located in southwestern China, stretching from Yunnan to Sichuan provinces. It's an iconic landscape of peaks, ridges, and valleys, home to diverse flora and fauna, and several ethnic groups. The range is also known by other names, including the "Hengduan Mountains," the "Three Parallel Rivers," and the "Yunnan Plateau." Hengduan Mountains is derived from the Chinese words "heng" and "duan," meaning "constant" and "breaking," respectively, referring to the range's rugged terrain. Meanwhile, Three Parallel Rivers denotes the area where the Salween, Yangtze, and Mekong rivers run parallel to each other. The Yunnan Plateau refers to the highland region of Yunnan province, where the range is located.
