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Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
The Sacred Grove of Osun, on the outskirts of Osogbo, is one of the last remaining pristine highland forests in southern Nigeria. The grove is considered the abode of the fertility goddess Osun, one of the Yoruba gods. Temples, shrines, sculptures and artworks are scattered around the grove and its winding river in honor of Osun and other deities. The grove is now considered a symbol of identity for all Yoruba people and is probably the last sacred grove in Yoruba culture. It bears witness to the once widespread custom of establishing a sacred grove outside all settlements.
Laurisilva of Madeira
The Madeira Laurel Forest is an outstanding remnant of a formerly widespread laurel forest. It is the largest laurel forest in existence and is believed to be 90% original forest. It hosts a unique suite of flora and fauna, including many endemic species, such as the Madeira Long-toed Pigeon.
Beijing Labagou Primeval Forest Park
The Labagou Primeval Forest Park is a national AAA-level scenic spot located in the core area of the primeval forest in Labagoumen Manchu Township, Huairou District, Beijing. The average altitude here is between 700 and 1,700 meters. There are thousands of rocks and valleys and vast forests. The air is pure and the scenery is pleasant. In the deep forests where few people go, you can see the mysteries of natural science that have not been deciphered so far. The entire scenic area consists of four viewing areas: Nanhouling, Yuyingchang, Baizhang Cliff, and Glacier. The total area is 45 square kilometers, the forest area is more than 90%, there are 677 plant species, more than 300 animal species, and the green tourist trail is 60 kilometers. The tour content and route can meet the needs of two to three days of travel. There are large areas of birch forests, purple birch forests, alpine rhododendrons, larch forests, and primary oak secondary forests. The entire forest is also mixed with a large number of precious tree species such as Tilia amurensis and yellow pineapple. It is a kingdom of biodiversity and the essence of the natural landscape of the primeval forest. The landscape in the scenic area is characterized by primeval forests, rich species, strange peaks and rocks, and cultural relics. In spring, you can see azaleas all over the mountains, in summer you can enjoy the cool climate of the high-altitude forests, and in autumn you can see colorful autumn leaves. Labagou Primeval Forest Park has become a natural ecological sightseeing, summer vacation, flower viewing and leaf viewing tourist destination and leisure car camp with its unique geographical features and intact forest ecological environment.
Białowieża Forest
The Białowieża Forest World Heritage Site is a vast expanse of primeval forest, including coniferous and broadleaved trees, covering a total area of 141,885 hectares, located on the border between Poland and Belarus. This transboundary site is located on the watershed between the Baltic and Black Seas and offers excellent opportunities for biodiversity conservation. It is home to the largest population of the site’s most iconic species, the European bison.
Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park, located in northwest Washington, is renowned for its diversity of ecosystems. Glacier-capped peaks are interspersed with vast alpine meadows, surrounded by vast old-growth forests, some of which are the best-preserved temperate rainforests in the Pacific Northwest. Eleven major rivers flow through the Olympic Mountains, providing some of the best habitat for anadromous fish in the country. The park also includes 100 kilometers of wilderness coastline, the longest undeveloped coast in the contiguous United States, and is rich in native and endemic plant and animal species, including key populations of the endangered northern spotted owl, marbled guillemot, and bull trout.
Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve
The Sergi De Bemaraha Nature Reserve consists of karst and limestone highlands cut into impressive "sergi" peaks and limestone conifer "forests", the spectacular Manamboro River Gorge, rolling hills and towering peaks. The pristine forests, lakes and mangrove swamps are home to rare and endangered lemurs and birds.
Huyu Natural Scenic Area
Huyu Natural Scenic Area is located 9 kilometers northwest of Changping District, Beijing, on the north side of Badaling Expressway. It has natural and cultural landscapes such as Huyu Valley, Baixian Cave, Querjian, and physical development training base. A road leading to the primeval forest, with rock gullies on both sides that resemble tiger skin stripes, is 12.5 kilometers long and 1.5 kilometers wide. It has 36 natural landscapes, including "high mountain lake", "hundred stone steps", "Tongtian Lake" through rugged mountain roads, "Jiutan Waterfall" and "primitive forest". The highest peak in the scenic area is 1,060 meters above sea level. The scenic area is full of green mountains, beautiful water and secluded valleys, deep caves, and pleasant scenery in all seasons. The famous landscape "Huyu Huijin" is one of the ancient "Eight Scenic Spots of Yanping". The highest peak of the scenic area, Mopan Mountain, is 1,060 meters above sea level. The stone walls on the mountain are staggered, and the peaks are lined up, making the natural landscape lifelike. The "Thousand-ton Stone" stands tall and looks like a rock that can be shaken; the "Master Stone" looks like an old master leaning on a cane and looking into the distance; the "Buddha Cliff" looks like a big Buddha, sitting in meditation; the "Lie Nu Peak" is a pyramid-shaped cliff more than 60 meters high; the "Sky Bridge Stone Cave" is 20 miles away from the mountain pass. A huge stone flies between two mountains, spanning more than 10 meters. The cave below is like a city gate, and there are springs under the cave. The surrounding forests are dense and lush, and flowers are blooming. There is a Huyu Red House Resort above the alpine lake in the scenic area. The resort can accommodate 200 people at the same time, with natural baths and many tourist projects such as catering, barbecue, and bonfire parties. There are shops and parking lots in the Huyu Natural Scenic Area; there is also a Peach Garden Restaurant; dozens of forest cabins in the Red House Resort in the ditch are built by the mountain and the water. The nights of camping in Huyu are mysterious and charming, with fresh air, gurgling streams, the hum of grass insects, and the embrace of mountains. You can feel the unity of man and nature. There are many tourist attractions and tourist projects in Huyu Natural Scenic Area on weekends. Most of the highlights are deep in the scenic area, which often makes tourists feel that "the deeper you go, the more secluded the scenery is. If you don't go to Tongtian (Pool), you will regret your life." You can't see it all in one day, and it is inevitable that you will miss a lot. In particular, the famous "Huyu Huijin" can only be seen when the sun is about to set. Choosing a two-day tour will give you plenty of time to enjoy the grace of nature.
Hubei Shennongjia
Located in Hubei Province in east-central China, the site consists of two parts: Shennongding/Badong to the west and Laojunshan to the east. It protects the largest remaining primary forest in central China and provides habitat for many rare animal species, such as the Chinese giant salamander, the golden snub-nosed monkey or Sichuan snub-nosed monkey, the clouded leopard, the common leopard and the Asiatic black bear. Hubei Shennongjia is one of the three major biodiversity centers in China. The site holds an important place in the history of botanical research and was the target of international plant collecting expeditions in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Tuoliang Mountain Scenic Area
Tuoliang Mountain is located in the deep mountainous area in the northwest of Pingshan County. It is adjacent to the national scenic spot Xibaipo in the south, Wuyuezhai National Forest Park in Lingshou County in the east, the largest waterfall group in the north of Fuping County in the north, and Wutai Mountain, one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, in the west. Tuoliang Mountain is connected by waterfalls, and clear water flows in the canyon. The highest peak in Tuoliang Mountain Scenic Area is more than 2,200 meters above sea level, which is one of the main peaks of Taihang Mountain. Tuoliang Mountain Scenic Area has abundant rainfall and complete forest protection. Walking into Tuoliang is like walking into a natural oxygen workshop. The natural ecology of Tuoliang Mountain maintains its original characteristics. The vegetation coverage rate is over 90%. Tens of thousands of acres of virgin forests are lush and vast, showing a typical vertical zonal distribution. According to relevant data, there are 102 families and 686 species of ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms in Tuoliang Mountain. From the valley to the peak, there are deciduous broad-leaved forest belts, coniferous and broad-leaved mixed forest belts, birch forest belts, larch forest belts, subalpine meadows and a variety of shrubs and herbs. There are nearly 100 common wild flowers such as wild roses, wild lilacs, golden lotus, azalea, golden flower, rhododendron, and countless Chinese herbal medicines. Especially the Yunding grassland at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters is a masterpiece of nature. The top of Tuoliang Mountain is as open as a stomp, with green grass and a sea of flowers. It is hidden between the blue sky, white clouds and pine forest waves, with a unique exotic style, which makes people wonder if they are in the grasslands outside the Great Wall and dreaming of the scenery of Tianshan Mountain.
Black Mountain Grand Canyon
The Heishan Grand Canyon Scenic Area is a national AAAA-level scenic area and a scenic spot in Hebei Province. The scenic area is located in the heart of Taihang Mountain in the northwest of Pingshan County, Hebei Province, 2 kilometers northwest of Heishanguan Village, Yingli Township, Pingshan County. The scenic area is backed by Wutai Mountain in Shanxi Province, 120 kilometers east of Shijiazhuang City, about a 2-hour drive, with an average altitude of 1,300 meters, and has a unique location advantage. The scenic area consists of more than 60 scenic spots such as service area, cultural landscape area, Longtan Waterfall Area, natural primeval forest area, main peak outdoor adventure area, Fusheng Temple, Muke Village, Yunu Peak, and Chaichaituojian, covering an area of about 17 square kilometers. The natural landscape of the scenic area is unique, with high mountains and deep valleys, a long gorge, strange peaks and rocks everywhere. The main peak, Chaituojian, is 1,910 meters above sea level, and there are 13 peaks above 1,000 meters, which are magnificent and dangerous. There are endless trees here, the mountains are lush and green, the sea of the forest is surging, and thousands of acres of primeval forests are vast and cover the sky. There are thousands of plant species in the scenic area. Dragon bone trees (Jianglong wood) and snake poplars are national key second-level protected plants. Wild kiwi trees are over a hundred years old and cover an area of more than 10,000 square meters, which is considered a unique place in Taihang. Azalea, rose, lilac, golden lotus and other wild flowers and plants are everywhere in the mountains. There are more than 50 kinds of Chinese medicinal materials such as Scutellaria, Daihuang, Mustard Stem, Codonopsis, Zhuli, Bupleurum, Shengma, Changzhong, and Dianthus, and more than 20 kinds of animals such as hares, goats, roe deer, martens, pheasants, and orioles. The scenic area has abundant water resources. The mountain spring gushes out from an altitude of 1,800 meters, rushes down the cliff and falls into the valley, and flows for more than 10 miles, forming countless pools and waterfalls. Among them, the Bailong Waterfall is more than 100 meters high, as far as the sky, like a white silk hanging from the sky, and is similar to the Milky Way hanging upside down, which is very spectacular. The environment is quiet and the climate is pleasant. The average temperature in midsummer is 20 degrees Celsius. Wearing a shirt during the day and hugging a cotton blanket at night, without hanging a tent or fanning yourself, this is an ideal place for summer vacation and leisure. This place has a profound cultural heritage, simple folk customs, and warm hospitality. It is a natural landscape with natural landscape as the main scenery and cultural landscape as the background. Its main function is adventure, hunting, summer vacation and leisure vacation.
Shibatan Scenic Area
Jingxi Shibatan is located in Anjiazhuang Village, Wangping District Office, Mentougou District, at the northern foot of Qingshuijian Mountain, 1,528 meters above sea level. It is famous for its deep valleys, strange rocks, special water and exotic flowers. Here you can see majestic and tall peaks; layers of green cliffs; deep and steep canyons; strange peaks and rocks of various shapes; lush and lush primitive vegetation; colorful exotic flowers and plants, and wild fruits and vegetables in seasons. Here you can feel: the pure and fresh air; the cold and sweet mountain springs; the crisp chirping of birds; the constant chirping of crickets; the fragrance of flowers; the leisurely play of fish; the strange and natural scenery.
Qiushan Original Ecological Natural Scenic Area
Qiushan Original Ecological Natural Scenic Area is located in Lingshou County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. It is adjacent to Yanchuan Reservoir in the east, Tenglongshan Scenic Area in the west, Hengshan Lake Tourist Resort in the north, and Xiaguan Reservoir in the south. It is 60 kilometers away from the provincial capital Shijiazhuang, 30 kilometers away from Lingshou County, 30 kilometers away from Pingshan County in the south, and 35 kilometers away from the revolutionary site Xibaipo in the west. Qiushan Original Ecological Natural Scenic Area is a high-quality original ecological natural scenic area integrating geography, forest ecology, and cultural and historical landscapes, covering an area of 8 square kilometers. Qiushan Scenic Area has distinct resource advantages, with green mountains, green forests, strange stones, clear water, cool summer, autumn flowers, winter snow, and ice waterfalls. Relying on forest ecology and geography, it presents a strange, dangerous, cool, wild, and secluded original ecological environment.
Lingshou Qiushan Scenic Area
Qiushan Original Ecological Natural Scenic Area is located in Lingshou County, Hebei Province. It is adjacent to Yanchuan Reservoir in the east, Tenglongshan Scenic Area in the west, Hengshan Lake Tourist Resort in the north, and Xiaguan Reservoir in the south. It is 60 kilometers away from the provincial capital Shijiazhuang, 30 kilometers away from Lingshou County, 30 kilometers away from Pingshan County in the south, and 35 kilometers away from the revolutionary site Xibaipo in the west. It is a high-quality original ecological natural scenic area integrating geography, forest ecology, and cultural and historical landscapes, covering an area of 8 square kilometers. Qiushan Scenic Area has distinct resource advantages, with green mountains, green forests, strange stones, clear water, cool summer, autumn flowers, snow in winter, and ice waterfalls. Relying on forest ecology and geography, it presents a strange, dangerous, cool, wild, and secluded original ecological environment.
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.