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Jiuzhaigou
Travertine terrace systems and high mountain forest landscapes
Jiuzhaigou Valley, in Sichuan, China. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and cliffs.
720 km²1978AlpineModerate access
Country designation
Browse and discover the 3 nationally recognized protected areas within China's diverse park system.
China National Parks: A Comprehensive Atlas of Protected Landscapes and Natural Geography
Discover the mapped boundaries and geographic context of China's national parks, representing a significant category of protected landscapes recognized for conservation and national importance. This atlas view details the distribution and natural terrain of these key areas, offering a focused entry into the country's protected natural heritage. Explore the specific geography and landscape features that define these national designations across China.
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Map China's National Park geography, covering critical ecosystems and conservation landscapes for iconic wildlife.
National Parks in China: Exploring Premier Protected Areas and Conservation Landscapes
Browse the national parks of China, which represent nationally significant protected areas dedicated to landscape conservation and critical biodiversity preservation. This curated collection helps users understand the geographic spread and ecological importance of China's flagship protected landscapes across diverse regions.
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Mapped parks4
Share of country parks12%
Parks in this designationTrace the geographic distribution of these flagship protected areas across China's diverse landscapes.4
See all parksExplore National Parks in China: A Comprehensive List of Protected Areas
Browse China's National parks, identifying diverse conservation landscapes from high-altitude plateaus to mountain forests, protecting critical ecosystems and endangered species. This focused country-level list offers a structured geographic overview, mapping the regional distribution and environmental significance of these protected areas.
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Sanjiangyuan National Park
Mapped geography of the Yellow, Yangtze, and Mekong river sources.
Sanjiangyuan National Park, situated in the high-altitude Qinghai region of China, is a crucial protected area established to safeguard the headwaters of three of Asia's most significant rivers: the Yellow, Yangtze, and Mekong. Covering an immense area with an average elevation exceeding 4,700 meters, the park preserves vital alpine wetlands, grasslands, and the source ecosystems that sustain hundreds of millions downstream. Its protected landscape identity is defined by its extreme elevation, vast marshlands, and its role as a critical water source, offering unparalleled opportunities for geographic and atlas-style exploration of pristine high-altitude terrain.
190,700 km²2021SubpolarModerate access
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Giant Panda National Park
Mapped terrain and conservation significance in the mountains of western China.
Giant Panda National Park is a critically important protected area in China, established to conserve the primary habitat for the giant panda. This national park, spanning a vast mountainous region across Sichuan, Gansu, and Shaanxi, integrates numerous former reserves into a unified landscape. It serves as a vital sanctuary, protecting approximately 80 percent of the world's wild panda population and offering deep insights into the geographic distribution and ecological requirements of these endangered animals.
27,134 km²2020Access unknownII
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Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park
Explore Heilongjiang's national park and mapped terrain.
This entry provides a detailed atlas view of Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, a designated national park located in Heilongjiang. Understand its protected landscape, geographic positioning, and the regional natural terrain it encompasses. The focus is on its mapped boundaries and contribution to the broader protected-area geography, offering a factual basis for understanding its landscape context within China.
14,612 km²2021TemperateMinor water
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China's Protected Areas: Discover Other Designation Families Beyond National Parks
Delve deeper into China's conservation efforts by exploring its full spectrum of protected area designations, including Protected landscapes. Comparing these categories offers a comprehensive atlas view of how different legal frameworks shape China's diverse natural and cultural heritage.
Mapping biodiversity and habitat preservation across the nation
Nature reserve
Explore China's designated nature reserves, focusing on the protection of essential ecosystems and sensitive natural features. This overview categorizes protected areas by geography, providing insight into the distribution of biodiversity hotspots and critical conservation zones throughout the country.
Share of country parks62%
21Mapped parksChina Nature Reserves Atlas
Browse designated landscape conservation areas across China.
Protected landscape
This section explores China's designation of protected landscapes, focusing on areas recognized for their scenic beauty, ongoing stewardship, and unique blend of natural and cultural elements. Understand how these landscape-scale protected regions contribute to the country's broader conservation efforts, offering a view into territories shaped by both nature and human history. Discover the geography and context of these vital scenic protected areas within China.
Share of country parks15%
5Mapped parksChina Protected Landscapes
Explore China protected area distribution and atlas records.
Protected area
Examine a curated selection of protected areas in China. This resource serves as a flexible index for understanding the geography of conservation sites that preserve significant natural terrain and ecological variety across the country.
Share of country parks9%
3Mapped parksChina Protected Areas Atlas
Mapped subnational parks and provincial conservation landscapes
State or regional park
This index provides a focused look at state or regional parks in China. Use these records to trace the geography of subnational protected areas, offering insights into local conservation efforts and the diversity of managed lands found across different Chinese provinces and regional authorities.
Share of country parks3%
1Mapped parkChina State or Regional Parks Atlas
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Open the park list for China to explore locations and park characteristics.
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