640 CN - Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area (1992)

Brief Description

"A spectacular area stretching over more than 26,000 ha in China's Hunan Province, the site is dominated by more than 3,000 narrow sandstone pillars and peaks, many over 200 m high. Between the peaks lie ravines and gorges with streams, pools and waterfalls, some 40 caves, and two large natural bridges. In addition to the striking beauty of the landscape, the region is also noted for the fact that it is home to a number of endangered plant and animal species."

武陵源风景名胜区
"武陵源景色奇丽壮观，位于中国湖南省境内，连绵26 000多公顷，景区内最独特的景观是3 000余座尖细的砂岩柱和砂岩峰，大部分都200余米高。在峰峦之间，沟壑、峡谷纵横，溪流、池塘和瀑布随处可见，景区内还有40多个石洞和两座天然形成 的巨大石桥。除了迷人的自然景观，该地区还因庇护着大量濒临灭绝的动植物物种而引人注目。"

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/640