Travel, exploration, and crossing in core protected areas are prohibited. Sanjiangyuan National Park is the highest national park in the world and the largest in China.

Those who must enter the core reserve to engage in scientific research observation and investigation activities must submit an application and activity plan to the park administration in advance. The circular also stated that under the premise of not harming the natural ecosystem, ecological experience and nature education and other related activities can be carried out in the form of concessions in the general control area.