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South China Karst
The South China Karst is one of the most spectacular tropical to subtropical humid karst landscapes in the world. The massif is spread over four provinces, Guizhou, Guangxi, Yunnan and Chongqing, covering an area of 97,125 hectares. It has the most significant karst landform types, including tower karst, pinnacle karst and cone karst, as well as other spectacular features such as natural bridges, canyons and large cave systems. The Stone Forest is considered a superlative natural phenomenon and a world model. The cone and tower karsts of Libo are also considered world models of this type of karst, forming a unique and beautiful landscape. Wulong Karst is listed as a World Heritage Site for its huge sinkholes, natural bridges and caves.
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Located in northern Sichuan Province, Jiuzhaigou covers an area of 72,000 hectares and is over 4,800 meters above sea level. It is composed of a series of diverse forest ecosystems. Jiuzhaigou is a scenic area with a series of narrow conical karst landforms and spectacular waterfalls as its most striking feature. The valley is also home to about 140 bird species and several endangered plant and animal species, including the giant panda and Sichuan takin.
Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Huanglong Valley is located in the northwest of Sichuan Province and is made up of snow-capped peaks and China's easternmost glaciers. In addition to the mountainous landscape, there are diverse forest ecosystems, as well as spectacular limestone landforms, waterfalls and hot springs. The area is also home to a large number of endangered animals, including giant pandas and Sichuan golden monkeys.