China's otherworldly mountains that inspired Avatar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China's otherworldly mountains that inspired Avatar

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China's otherworldly mountains that inspired Avatar Alamy Zhangjiajie, China's first national park, also features glass-bottomed bridges, a mountain elevator and a food court complete with a McDonald's for those inclined to take it easy. Shy – short for Shen Hong Yan – was my guide through Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in central China, and she knew there were better viewpoints up ahead. Alamy Zhangjiajie is China's first national park, established in 1982 Originally called the "Southern Sky Column", this rock soars 1,080m into the air with clumps of dense foliage outgrowth adding splashes of bright green to the overwhelmingly brown landscape. This area is not part of Zhangjiajie National Park, but Shy recommended it highly for its "something special".

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Zhejiang spotlights 16 tourist destinations in 8 categories
3 years, 7 months ago

Zhejiang spotlights 16 tourist destinations in 8 categories

China Daily  

The Spiritual Rocks scenic spot at Yandang Mountain in Zhejiang province. The tourist destinations fall into eight categories: ancient towns and villages; high-profile scenic areas; famed mountain parks; island parks; relic site parks; industrial platforms; water courses with rich culture; as well as ancient pathways in forests. The high-profile scenic areas are: Hengdian World Studios in Dongyang, a county level …

Zhejiang spotlights 16 tourist destinations in 8 categories
3 years, 7 months ago

Zhejiang spotlights 16 tourist destinations in 8 categories

China Daily  

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2021-08-10 The Spiritual Rocks scenic spot at Yandang Mountain in Zhejiang province. The tourist destinations fall into eight categories: ancient towns and villages; high-profile scenic areas; famed mountain parks; island parks; relic site parks; industrial platforms; water courses with rich culture; as well as ancient pathways in forests. The high-profile scenic areas are: Hengdian World Studios in Dongyang, …

Zhejiang spotlights 16 tourist destinations in 8 categories
3 years, 7 months ago

Zhejiang spotlights 16 tourist destinations in 8 categories

China Daily  

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2021-08-10 The Spiritual Rocks scenic spot at Yandang Mountain in Zhejiang province. The tourist destinations fall into eight categories: ancient towns and villages; high-profile scenic areas; famed mountain parks; island parks; relic site parks; industrial platforms; water courses with rich culture; as well as ancient pathways in forests. The high-profile scenic areas are: Hengdian World Studios in Dongyang, …

Yimeng Mountain added to UNESCO geopark list
5 years, 9 months ago

Yimeng Mountain added to UNESCO geopark list

China Daily  

Yimeng Mountain in East China's Shandong province was added to the UNESCO Global Geopark List in April. Yimeng Mountain in East China's Shandong province, which was added recently to the UNESCO Global Geopark List, will feature construction, management and conservation with sustainable development, according to information released at a press conference held by the Information Office of Shandong province on …

Yimeng Mountain wins UNESCO Global Geopark title
5 years, 11 months ago

Yimeng Mountain wins UNESCO Global Geopark title

China Daily  

Yimeng Mountain in Linyi, East China's Shandong province on April 17 became a part of the Global Geoparks Network established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, becoming China's 38th global geopark and Shandong's second after Taishan Mountain. The Yimeng Mountain UNESCO Global Geopark, located in Linyi city, stands at an altitude of 1,156 meters and covers an …

National park to heal 'Mother Mountains' in Northwest China
6 years, 4 months ago

National park to heal 'Mother Mountains' in Northwest China

China Daily  

The Qilian Mountains are known as the "Mother Mountains" by the people of Gansu. The park, which covers an area of more than 50,000 square km, extends to northern Gansu, and includes the nature reserve of Mount Qilian, in addition to a series of other nearby national parks and wetland. "The Chinese government will take strict protection measures and make …

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