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].
Sekeluarnya dari perbatasan Cina, sungai yang di sana dinamai Sungai Lancang itu telah menempuh hampir separuh panjang totalnya dan kini berada 4.500 meter di bawah hulunya.