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Hanyu Pinyin | Bāyánkālā Shānmài |
The Bayan Har Mountains, formerly known as the Bayen-káras, are a mountain range in Tibet, China. It can be viewed as one of the branches of the Kunlun Mountains. It separates the drainage areas of the Yellow River and the Yangtze rivers. The source of the Yellow River is in the basin of Yueguzonglie, which is located in the northern part of the range.
Coordinates: 34°42′N 98°13′E / 34.700°N 98.217°E