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Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary
The Mount Hamiguitan Wildlife Refuge is located in the southeastern part of the Eastern Mindanao Biodiversity Corridor, a north-south ridge that runs along the Pujada Peninsula. The Refuge ranges from 75 to 1,637 meters above sea level and provides an important habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals. The Refuge showcases terrestrial and aquatic habitats at different altitudes and includes endangered and endemic plant and animal species, eight of which are found only in Mount Hamiguitan. These include critically endangered trees, plants, and the iconic Philippine Eagle and Philippine Cockatoo.
Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries
Located on the border with Myanmar, these relatively intact reserves cover more than 600,000 hectares and include nearly every forest type found in mainland Southeast Asia. The reserves are home to a wide variety of animals, including 77% of the region’s large mammals (especially elephants and tigers), 50% of its large birds, and 33% of its terrestrial vertebrates.
Göbekli Tepe
Located in the Görmüş Mountains in southeastern Anatolia, the site displays large circular, oval and rectangular megalithic structures built by hunter-gatherers during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period between 9,600 and 8,200 BC. The monuments were probably ritual-related and were likely funerary objects. The distinctive T-shaped columns, carved with images of wild animals, provide insight into the lifestyle and beliefs of people living in Upper Mesopotamia around 11,500 years ago.
Beijing Xishan National Forest Park
Xishan National Forest Park is located in Xiaoxishan, the western suburbs of Beijing, spanning the three districts of Haidian, Shijingshan and Mentougou. It is based on the Beijing Xishan Experimental Forest Farm, with a total area of 5,970 hectares. It is an important part of the Beijing Suburban Scenic Area and the closest national forest park to Beijing. Xishan National Forest Park belongs to the temperate continental monsoon climate type, and the zonal vegetation is temperate summer green broad-leaved forest. There are more than 250 species of plants belonging to 73 families. The park has a vast forest area and many kinds of wild animals, including more than 10 species of mammals, more than 50 species of birds, and several amphibians and reptiles. Xishan National Forest Park belongs to the remnant of Taihang Mountain, a rocky mountain area, a low mountain area, with steep shady slopes and gentle sunny slopes. There are many historical relics in Xiaoxishan (Xishan National Forest Park). In the Ming Dynasty, the gentle foothills of the front face of Xiaoxi Mountain were mostly used for the construction of imperial palace cemeteries. The famous ones include the tomb of Emperor Jingtai of the Ming Dynasty (Zhu Qiyu) and the tombs of the seven concubines of Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty, namely the East Four Tombs. In the Qing Dynasty, the area around Xiaoxi Mountain was once known as the "Eight Courtyards of Xishan" and "Three Mountains and Five Gardens", and this place was the garrison of the Eight Banners Army. There are still villages such as the Zhenghuang Banner and Zhenglan Banner, as well as ruins such as watchtowers. At the same time, the ancient sites in the Xiaoxi Mountain area are widely distributed, forming a unique cultural landscape. In addition to Xiangshan, Reclining Buddha Temple, and Badachu, there are also historical sites such as Fuhui Temple, Fahai Temple, Ksitigarbha Hall, Yaoyue Cave, Jingfu Temple, and Wuliang Hall. In addition, there are tombs of celebrities such as Mei Lanfang, Ma Lianliang, Yan Shaopeng, Liu Bannong, Liu Tianhua, Tong Linge, and the Heishanhu Battle Monument.
Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve
Located in the basin of the Platano River, the reserve is one of the few remaining tropical rainforest sites in Central America, with a rich diversity of plants and wildlife. More than 2,000 indigenous peoples maintain their traditional way of life in a mountainous landscape that stretches to the Caribbean coast.
Funing Xiangshan Scenic Area
Xiangshan Scenic Area is located in Yuguan Town, Funing County. Surrounded by mountains, a pool of clear water ripples in the center of the scenic area. Surrounded by blooming mountain flowers and swarming wild animals, it is known as a paradise. Its main peak is majestic and elegant, and it is named "Xiangshan" because its appearance resembles a giant elephant lying prone by the lake.
Darien National Park
Darien National Park is a bridge between the two continents of the New World, with a wide variety of habitats - sandy beaches, rocky coasts, mangroves, swamps, and lowland and highland tropical forests that are home to a wealth of wildlife. Two Indian tribes live in the park.
Beijing Badaling Wildlife World Co., Ltd.
Badaling Wildlife Park is located outside the Great Wall, at the foot of the Great Wall. Spring flowers, autumn leaves, breeze and night dew create a colorful scene. The wild animals here show vigorous vitality. They are in harmony with nature, forming a wild natural picture. Beijing Badaling Wildlife Park is one of the largest wildlife breeding bases in China. It has bred more than 100 African lions, more than 20 white tigers, and more than 20 Siberian tigers. Even Malayan bears, which are more difficult to breed, have given birth here. The cool natural environment, good breeding conditions, and excellent technical team make the animals living here live happily as if they have returned to the place where their ancestors once lived. Now, Badaling Wildlife Park has been opened at the foot of the world-famous Badaling Great Wall. There are male lions from Africa, white tigers from America, crocodiles from Asia, smart and cute black bears, golden eagles flying in the blue sky, rare wildebeests, and national treasures, giant pandas. This is a large ecological park that embodies the harmonious symbiotic relationship between humans, animals and nature, and encourages people to more consciously protect those lovely creatures. In the park, you can feed the beasts and get close to the docile animals. In the "Ark Square", you can take a rest and enjoy the beauty of the mountains and forests, and watch the unique "Peacock Flying Southeast", allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature. In the "Wild World", you can understand the process of wilding beasts and feel the meaning of "survival of the fittest".
Liuyu Villa
Liuyu Villa is a place surrounded by green mountains, a world of flowers and birds. Come here, eat game, find wild fun, live in wild houses, it's a special experience. It is located in the remnant of Yanshan Mountain in the north of Lulong County, 65 kilometers away from Qinhuangdao, 20 kilometers away from Lulong County, and 18 kilometers away from the Lulong exit of Beijing-Shenyang Expressway. The ecological agricultural and forestry tourism park covers an area of 2,300 acres, including 1,100 acres of dry and fresh fruit areas, planting more than 40,000 fruit trees such as apples, peaches, pears, apricots, plums, cherries, chestnuts, walnuts, and dates. The other forest area is 1,200 acres, with 150,000 pine trees, oak trees, acacia trees, and poplar trees. The villa has a small reservoir, also called Liuyu Lake, with a water surface of 15 acres. Here, ecological protection has always been good, and various wild animals and birds thrive here. Hares, foxes, badgers, squirrels, etc. are found from time to time, and there are more than 100 species of birds such as cranes, eagles, and pheasants. Here, mountains and waters complement each other, forests and fruits interweave, birds sing and flowers bloom. It is a quiet and indifferent fairyland. There are seven ridges and six gullies in Liuyu Villa. It is said that a long time ago, seven fairies came down to earth to play and found that the water here was clear and the trees were green, and the scenery was pleasant, but it was empty and boundless, and there was no place to play. So they were eager to play and showed their magical powers. They pulled down the ribbons on their bodies and waved them. The earth trembled and seven peaks rose from the ground. In an instant, the beauty of the gully emerged spontaneously, with flowers, green grass, small trees, and rivers, just like a fairyland on earth. Liuyu Valley came from this. It is said that this place later became the permanent residence of the seven fairies. Next, let me take you to appreciate the unique beauty of the villa one by one, feel his wildness, his elegance, his fragrance, and his fairy spirit! Let's be fairies together! He has rich fruit resources. There are 1,100 acres of rich dry and fresh fruit planting areas in the entire villa, with apples, peaches, apricots, plums, pears, walnuts, chestnuts, and dates. When the fruits are ripe, the whole villa is filled with the tempting aroma of fruits, making people salivate.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area spans a vast area of high plains, savannah, savanna woodlands and forests. Established in 1959, the conservancy is a multi-use land area where wildlife coexists with semi-nomadic Maasai pastoralists who practice traditional livestock herding and includes the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, the largest volcanic crater in the world. The property is of global importance for biodiversity conservation due to the presence of globally endangered species, the density of wildlife in the area, and the annual migration of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and other animals to the northern plains. Extensive archaeological research has also produced a range of evidence for human evolution and human-environment dynamics, including early ape footprints dating back 3.6 million years.
Western Caucasus
The Western Caucasus, located in the westernmost part of the Caucasus Mountains, covers an area of more than 275,000 hectares, 50 km northeast of the Black Sea, and is one of the few large mountainous areas in Europe that has not been seriously affected by humans. Its subalpine and alpine pastures are only grazed by wild animals, and its large areas of undisturbed mountain forests extend from the lowlands to the subalpine zone, which are unique in Europe. The region has extremely diverse ecosystems, important endemic plants and wildlife, and is the origin and reintroduction site of the mountain subspecies of European bison.
Yudu Mountain Scenic Area
Yudu Mountain is located in the deep mountains, seldom visited by people, with beautiful scenery and quiet environment. Yudu Mountain is a little-known virgin land in Beijing; Yudu Mountain is the most primitive green memory preserved by nature; Yudu Mountain is the best choice for modern people to return to nature. Yudu Mountain is a pearl hidden in the mountains, and it has the same desire as modern people, which is the highest realm of "harmony between man and nature". The beauty of Yudu Mountain lies in the mountains, rocks, forests, springs, waterfalls, flowers, and grass, and the feeling of nature lies in the clear, quiet, and wild. Yudu Mountain is along the Houhe River in the south and the Gucheng River Valley. It starts from the Haituo Peak, the second highest peak in Beijing with an altitude of 2,241 meters in the west, and ends at Longqing Gorge in the east. It covers an area of more than 100 square kilometers, with an altitude of 580-1,589 meters in the territory. The core and essence of the area is about 58 square kilometers. The area is part of the Jundu Mountain Range, the remnant of the Yanshan Mountains, and is located at the western end of the Yanshan Depression Zone. The landform is mainly composed of gullies, middle mountains, and valley erosion terraces. There are two rivers in the area, one runs through Yudu Mountain to Sancha River, and the other runs through Wulipo to Sancha River. Both rivers originate from Haituo Mountain and merge into one at Sancha River and flow into Longqing Gorge. Since Haituo Mountain is a place with developed granite fissures and dense vegetation in the upper reaches, the bedrock fissure water is abundant, so the river water volume is large. Even in the dry season, there is spring water supply, and the river flows all year round. Because of the good hydrological conditions, few human activities, and closed nature, the plants in this area grow luxuriantly and in a wide variety of species. According to the survey of Capital Normal University and Forestry University, the trees are mainly composed of valley miscellaneous forests dominated by pine, birch, mountain poplar, Liaodong oak, linden and Beijing lilac; the shrubs are mainly composed of mountain elm, bicolor Lespedeza, flat hazel, tiger hazel, Spiraea, Rhamnus, Prunus armeniaca, Vitex, Prunus armeniaca, etc. The herbs are mainly herb communities, and some Vitex and shrubs are combined. The vegetation coverage here is high (up to 100% around Yudu Mountain), with many species and good growth. It is a natural northern botanical garden. Wildlife resources are also very rich. According to the Biology Department of Capital Normal University, there are 184 species of vertebrates, including more than 20 mammals, 11 orders, 29 families, and 125 species of birds. There are 16 species of wild animals listed as key protected by the state, 14 species listed as key protected by Beijing, and 16 species listed as generally protected by Beijing. The climate here is a typical mountain climate with obvious vertical distribution. Due to the high altitude, the temperature here is lower than that near the county seat, the daily difference is larger, and the precipitation is more than that near the county seat.
Campanile Holiday Manor
Kangba Nor Holiday Manor is about 6 kilometers west of the county seat, 350 kilometers north of Erlian and south of Beijing. Zhangku Avenue crosses the county and is a transportation fortress to Inner Mongolia. It plays the role of a bridgehead and distribution center in the communication of Hebei-Inner Mongolia trade. The manor covers an area of 4,000 acres. There are three-star hotels, European-style villas, yurts, knight bars, bonfire squares, Kangba tribal villages, etc. in the manor. The area is surrounded by mountains on three sides and flat on one side. The grassland is vast, the average height of the plant crown is about 0.45 meters, and the coverage is more than 95%. The sky is clear and the ground is green, the air is fresh, and the grassland landscape with blue sky, clear water and green ground attracts various birds and wild animals to live here. It is an ideal place for tourists to relax, vacation, sightseeing, entertainment and recreation. There is a largest Aobao at the entrance of the manor, with a diameter of about 20 meters, a height of about 8 meters, and an area of about 320 square meters. Every year from August 8th to 10th, Kangbao County’s largest tourist event, the China Kangbao Grassland Kite Friendship Competition, is grandly held in the scenic area.
Oluk Bani Maaride
Located in the western part of the Rub' al Khali Desert, the world's largest shifting desert, the site features a spectacular desert landscape. The diverse topography creates a living space for a rich variety of wildlife. Iconic desert animals such as the Arabian Oryx and the Arabian Gazelle were once extinct in the wild, but decades later they were reintroduced into this natural habitat, bringing global attention to the site. The shifting sand dunes also provide a comfortable environment with plenty of oxygen for sand-dwelling invertebrates and reptiles.
Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas
On the banks of the Zambezi River, huge cliffs rise above the river and floodplains. The area is home to a large number of wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, leopards and cheetahs. The area is also populated by Nile crocodiles.
W-Arly-Pendjari Complex
Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1996, the transnational extension of the West Niger National Park (Benin, Burkina Faso) covers a large area of intact Sudano-Sahelian savannah, with vegetation types including grassland, shrubland, wooded savannah and extensive corridor forests. It includes the largest and most important terrestrial, semi-aquatic and aquatic ecosystems in the West African savannah belt. The site is a refuge for wildlife species that have disappeared or are seriously threatened in other parts of West Africa. It is home to the largest elephant population in West Africa and most of the typical large mammals of the region, such as African manatees, cheetahs, lions and leopards. It is also home to the only viable lion population in the region.
Beijing Shidu Scenic Area
Shidu Scenic Area belongs to Shidu Town, Fangshan District, Beijing. The highest point in the scenic area is Dawajian, 1,210.8 meters above sea level. The second highest point is Niujiao Mountain, 1,176.94 meters. The lowest point is Zhangfang, 84.2 meters. It is the only large-scale karst karst landform in northern China. It is a national AAAA scenic spot and a national geological park in China. Shidu Scenic Area is a river valley formed by the Juma River, a tributary of the Daqing River, cutting the northern end of the Taihang Mountains. The entire length is about 20 kilometers. Because there were a total of ten ferry crossings across the Juma River in this river valley in history, it was named "Shidu". There are many kinds of wild animals and plants here, and it is a municipal-level wild aquatic animal nature reserve. Shidu Scenic Area is famous for its unique karst landform. The bedrock exposed in the canyons along both sides of the Juma River is almost all flint strips and flint mass dolomite or limestone of the Mesoproterozoic Wumishan Formation, which are soluble rocks and are the basis for the formation of karst landforms. It is also the largest karst peak forest canyon in North China. It has beautiful mountains and rivers, steep valley walls, overlapping peaks and forests, beautiful stones and secluded caves. It combines the beauty of the south and the magnificence of the north. It is praised by people as "the wonder of the north", "the paradise on earth" and "the paradise on earth". It can be said that the mountains and rocks are dangerous, the water is clear and beautiful, and the peaks, rocks, gorges, water, caves, streams and pools complement each other, forming a natural gallery of Shidu Baili, which has a high ornamental value. Shidu Scenic Area belongs to karst karst landform. It is a rare geological science park in North China that features canyons, peaks and valleys, karst landscapes and geological relics as the main body, and takes into account the patriotic education of young people. The Juma River is surrounded by mountains and ridges, with nine winding roads, flowing through the area from northwest to southeast. It got its name because in history, it was necessary to pass through 10 ferry crossings to go upstream from Zhangfang to Shidu. The geological relics in the scenic area include the thrilling "Line of Sky", the magical "Flying Stone", the peculiar "Stone in Stone", the mysterious "Buddha" character of Longshan, the mysterious "Natural Stone Buddha", the amazing "Rising Sun" and other 12 geological wonders; the national protected plants include celestial being, walnut, dactylorhizon, wild soybean, etc. The national protected animals include brown pheasant, otter, Chinese soft-shelled turtle, etc. The recreational facilities include bungee jumping, cliff parachuting, cableway, rock climbing, gliding wing, rafting, pedal boat, kayak, surfing car, motorboat, beach bathing, swimming, horseback riding, etc. The scenic area includes Juma Paradise, Donghu Port, Xihu Port, Gushan Village, Xianfeng Valley, Wanjing Xiangou, Bibo Garden, Shengyizhuang, Pudu Villa, National Customs Garden, Taiping Monkey Mountain, Cuizhu Bridge Garden, Shidu National Geopark Museum, Pingxi Anti-Japanese Martyrs Cemetery, Zhao Ran Martyr's Tomb, Laomaoshan Six Heroes Tomb and other attractions. The main scenic spots include Bijia Mountain, Shiren Peak, Tashan Fairy Pond, Wuzhi Mountain, Tongtian Cave, Jiulian Painting Mountain, etc. At the same time, it is also rich in more than 20 kinds of local specialties such as Dahongpao pepper and Mopan persimmon.
Xiaowutaishan Forest Park
Xiaowutaishan National Nature Reserve is located in Weixian and Zhuolu counties in Zhangjiakou, northwest Hebei Province, and borders Mentougou District, Beijing, and Laishui County, Baoding, to the east. It is 60 kilometers long from east to west and 28 kilometers wide from north to south, with a total area of 21,833 hectares. The reserve is a forest wildlife type nature reserve, and the main protected objects are natural coniferous and broad-leaved mixed forests, subalpine shrubs, meadows, and the national first-class key protected animal brown pheasant.