China Protected Areas: A Geographic Atlas of Significant Conservation and Nature Sites

Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area

Explore the tectonic landscape and forest-covered plateau in Hunan Province.

Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area represents a massive protected landscape in Hunan, China, defined by its extraordinary density of quartz-sandstone pillars. This atlas record documents the geological signature of these vertical rock formations, the surrounding gorge networks, and the high-canopy forest environment that characterizes this significant regional landform.

Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas

An atlas perspective on the Hengduan Mountain river corridor

The Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas represents a unique geographic phenomenon in the Hengduan Mountains of China. The protected area is defined by deep, parallel river canyons, massive snow-capped peaks, and an exceptional vertical range of ecosystems. This atlas entry focuses on the regional layout, mapped mountain corridors, and the ecological significance of a site where three major rivers flow in close proximity for over 170 kilometers.

Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area

High-altitude karst geography in the Minshan Mountains of Sichuan

Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area presents a unique geological profile centered on a long valley of stepped travertine pools that cascade through alpine forests and meadows. This protected area offers a distinct look at the high-mountain geography of Sichuan, providing a clear view of how mineral-rich springs, deep canyons, and glaciated summits create a layered and ecologically significant environment for rare wildlife.