Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area

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Exploring the Stunning Landscape of Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area

The Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, located in the Wulingyuan District of Hunan Province, China, is a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site that has captivated visitors since its inscription in 1992. This expansive region, covering over 26,000 hectares, showcases a unique and awe-inspiring landscape characterized by towering quartzite sandstone pillars and peaks, deep ravines, and cascading waterfalls.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

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.

Encyclopedia Record: Wulingyuan

Wulingyuan is a scenic and historical site in the Wulingyuan District of South Central China's Hunan Province. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. It is noted for more than 3,000 quartzite sandstone pillars and peaks across most of the site, many over 200 metres (660 ft) in height, along with many ravines and gorges with picturesque streams, pools, lakes, rivers, and waterfalls. It features 40 caves, many with large calcite deposits and a natural bridge named Tianqiashengkong, which is one of the highest natural bridges in the world. The site also provides habitat for many vulnerable species, including the dhole, Asiatic black bear, and Chinese water deer.

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