637 CN - Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area (1992)

Brief Description

"Stretching over 72,000 ha in the northern part of Sichuan Province, the jagged Jiuzhaigou valley reaches a height of more than 4,800 m, thus comprising a series of diverse forest ecosystems. Its superb landscapes are particularly interesting for their series of narrow conic karst land forms and spectacular waterfalls. Some 140 bird species also inhabit the valley, as well as a number of endangered plant and animal species, including the giant panda and the Sichuan takin."

九寨沟风景名胜区

"九寨沟位于四川省北部，连绵超过72 000公顷，曲折狭长的九寨沟山谷海拔4 800多米，因而形成了一系列多种森林生态系统。壮丽的景色因一系列狭长的圆锥状喀斯特地貌和壮观的瀑布而更加充满生趣。山谷中现存约140种鸟类，还有 许多濒临灭绝的动植物物种，包括大熊猫和四川扭角羚。"

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/637