Sunday 13 February 2011

638 CN - Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area (1992)

Brief Description

"Situated in the north-west of Sichaun Province, the Huanglong valley is made up of snow-capped peaks and the easternmost of all the Chinese glaciers. In addition to its mountain landscape, diverse forest ecosystems can be found, as well as spectacular limestone formations, waterfalls and hot springs. The area also has a population of endangered animals, including the giant panda and the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey."

黄龙风景名胜区

"黄龙风景名胜区,位于四川省西北部,是由众多雪峰和中国最东边的冰川组成的山谷。除了高山景观,人们还可以在这里发现各种不同的森林生态系统,以及壮观的石灰岩构造、瀑布和温泉。这一地区还生存着许多濒临灭绝的动物,包括大熊猫和四川疣鼻金丝猴。"

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/638














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