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Emerald Island Ecological Amusement Park
Emerald Island is located in the southern coast of the Golden Coast of Changli County, Hebei Province. It is surrounded by the Bohai Sea and Qilihai on the east, north and west sides. It is a peninsula composed of yellow fine sand and green vegetation. The sand hills on the island are rolling, with smooth lines and beautiful shapes. The main peaks in the north and south are 44 meters high respectively, covering an area of seven square kilometers. It is known as the "Jingdong Desert". Looking from a high place, the locust trees are lush and green, just like the jade inlaid on gold, so it is called "Emerald Island". On September 30, 1990, the State Council approved it as a national marine type nature reserve. Relying on the topography of Emerald Island, a series of tourism, vacation and entertainment projects are carried out on the island. Sandboarding is thrilling and exciting. It is an extreme sport that young people like. It can be said that "instant feeling, endless aftertaste"; beach volleyball, beach football, beach karts, unique flavor; fishing boats, motorboats, speedboats, sea parasailing, more distinctive; powered delta wing can bring your face to the blue sky. This place is also a training base for paragliding, windsurfing, water kites, sand sculpture activities, expansion training, and RV camping. The beach here is pollution-free, with fine sand, gentle beaches, clear water, and flat tides, suitable for all ages.
Emerald Isle
Emerald Island is located in the south of the Golden Coast of Changli County, Hebei Province, one of the eight most beautiful coasts in China. Experts comment that it is "the kiss mark of the desert and the sea". It is surrounded by the Bohai Sea and Qilihai on the east, north and west. It is a peninsula composed of golden fine sand and green vegetation. The sand hills on the island are undulating, steep and gentle, with smooth lines and beautiful shapes. The highest point is 44 meters. It covers an area of 7 square kilometers and is known as the "Jingdong Desert". Looking from a high place, patches of locust trees are lush and green, covering the sand hills or between the sand valleys, as charming as jade inlaid on gold. In the early 1980s, experts from the Institute of Geography of the Chinese Academy of Sciences came here for many inspections and named this beautiful place "Emerald Island". In addition, it is a paradise for birds. Almost 1/3 of the birds in the country can be found here. There are as many as 68 species of birds under national key protection. It is one of the main habitats and breeding grounds for the world's rare black-headed gulls. The density of lancelets, which is praised by animal taxonomists as a "living fossil", is as high as 1,035 per square meter near the 15-meter depth line in shallow waters. It is one of the areas with the highest distribution of lancelets in China. Emerald Island combines the scenery of the ocean desert, the Gobi oasis, endangered rare birds, and ancient species. It is a perfect harmony of nature created by heaven and earth, and is full of mysterious natural interest, which will shock you at any time. The air on the island is fresh, and the number of negative oxygen ions in the air can reach more than 20,000 per cubic centimeter, which is hundreds of times that of our ordinary home environment. On September 30, 1990, the State Council approved it as the first national marine type nature reserve. It was officially opened to tourists in 1999. Emerald Island shows the beauty of nature and the beauty of nature to tourists. Here you can listen to the breath of nature and call for the echo of nature. In order to maintain this natural harmony, the scenic spot attaches great importance to the protection of the natural landscape of the coast and the ecological environment of the sea area. There are no buildings, bricks, steel bars, or cement here. There are no red or blue walls or green tiles. The infrastructure can be moved and carried. Even the tourism projects on the island can make people feel the harmony between man and nature. The bathing beach on the island is far away from the city and the countryside, without any pollution. It is a national first-class seawater with fine sand, gentle beach, clear water, and flat tide, suitable for all ages. Sand sliding is a unique project in the scenic area. Riding a skateboard down from the top of a sand hill more than 40 meters above sea level is an extreme sport that young people like. It can be said to be "instant feeling, endless aftertaste". Sports and leisure are also one of the characteristics of Emerald Island. Wild camping, camel caravan adventure, beach volleyball football, beach karts are unique; fishing boats, motorboats, speedboats, and sea parasailing are more distinctive; it is also a training base for paragliding, windsurfing, and water kites. At the same time, relying on the unique terrain environment, the outdoor survival training carried out by Emerald Island enables trainees to immerse themselves in nature. While sublimating themselves and melting the team, they can appreciate the creation of nature and experience returning to nature. Emerald Island is the best choice for ecological sightseeing and tourism and leisure. At present, the scenic area is committed to promoting the sustainable development and utilization of tourism resources in the reserve, and has a very broad development prospect.
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.
Baxianshan National Nature Reserve
Baxian Mountain, a national AAA-level scenic spot, is a national nature reserve, one of the first national popular science education bases, and one of the first national forestry demonstration nature reserves. It has a total area of 5,360 hectares and a forest coverage rate of more than 95%. It is the highest, most ecologically superior, and most abundant natural reserve in Tianjin. It is a natural "geological museum", "botanical garden", and "forest oxygen warehouse". It is said that the Eight Immortals passed by this place when they crossed the sea. They were attracted by the strange peaks and beautiful waters, the forest sea and the secluded valleys, and they sent down auspicious clouds to have a picnic and rest in the mountains. "Baxian Mountain" got its name from this. There are precious Archean and Proterozoic geological relics and wonders here, and the natural secondary forests still retain the characteristics of the original forest vegetation. Numerous strange peaks and valleys, forest sea waterfalls, etc., constitute a magnificent natural landscape with a quiet environment and fresh and pleasant air. It is known as the "fairyland on earth" and is an ideal place for eco-tourism, sightseeing, scientific investigation and popular science education.
Hengshui Lake National Nature Reserve
The Hengshui Lake National Nature Reserve is located in the triangle between Hengshui, Jizhou and Zaoqiang in Hebei Province. It is the only nature reserve in the North China Plain that maintains a complete wetland ecosystem including swamps, waters, mudflats, meadows and forests, covering an area of 283 square kilometers. It has rich biodiversity, with inland freshwater wetland ecosystems and national I and II level birds as the main protected objects. Hengshui Lake is located in the north of the emerging regional central hub city of Hengshui City, and in the south of Jizhou, the "No. 1 State in the World". One lake connects the two cities and enjoys the reputation of being the sapphire in East Asia, the most beautiful wetland in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, and the No. 1 lake in southern Beijing. Hebei Hengshui Lake National Nature Reserve (6 photos) extends to Shanguan Village, Dazhai Village in the west, Diliwang in the south, and Fuyang River in the north. Its geographical coordinates range from 115°27′50″~115°42′51″ east longitude and 37°31′40″~37°41′56″ north latitude. Its maximum east-west width is 22.28km, its maximum north-south length is 18.81km, its altitude is about 18~25m, and its total area is 187.87km2. Hengshui Lake is adjacent to Donghu Avenue (National Highway 106) and has convenient transportation. It is located around Beijing and Tianjin, around the Bohai Sea, and along the Beijing-Kowloon Railway. It is more than 200 kilometers away from Beijing and Tianjin, and more than 190 kilometers away from Huanghua Port. Within 300 kilometers of the surrounding area are the four provincial capitals of Shijiazhuang, Taiyuan, Zhengzhou, and Jinan, and 26 prefecture-level cities. It integrates railways, highways, and communication hubs, and was called the Golden Cross by the famous social economist Fei Xiaotong.
Nihewan National Archaeological Site Park
Nihewan National Archaeological Site Park (Nihewan for short) is located in Datianwa, Yangyuan County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, in the Yangyuan Basin in the upper reaches of the Sanggan River. It is built according to the national 5A scenic spot standards and is an internationally calibrated representative site of the Quaternary strata. Investigations and discoveries have proved that the Nihewan site is an important area for finding early human fossils. Archaeologists in Hebei Province call the Nihewan site "the holy land of Paleolithic archaeology." At the same time, the Nihewan National Archaeological Site Park was approved by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage as the fourth batch of national archaeological site park scenic spots, a national key cultural relic protection unit, and the State Council approved it as a national nature reserve. It is worth mentioning that on the eve of the opening of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the Nihewan National Archaeological Site Park once again became the focus of the world. The first stop of the torch relay in the Zhangjiakou competition area is here. Through the lens, Nihewan showed its charm to the global audience.
Zushan Scenic Area
In the Liao Dynasty, because many of the peaks of Zushan Mountain were straight up and down, like thousands of arrows gathered in the sky, the "History of Liao" called it "Jianzhan Mountain"; in the Qing Dynasty, because Zushan Mountain was tall and majestic, like the ancestor of the surrounding mountains, the "Yongping Prefecture Records" called it "Zushan". In addition, there are other nicknames in history such as "Linyu Mountain", "Jianzhan Ridge", "Chapan Mountain", "Huangya", "Zhushan" and "Laoling". Zushan is 1,424 meters above sea level and has a total area of 118 square kilometers. It has both the majesty of the mountains and rivers in the north and the beauty of the mountains and rivers in the south. It is a virgin land for original ecological tourism. At the end of the last century, it was listed as a national geological park and a national scenic spot, and it is also a national rare plant and endangered wildlife protection area.
Zhangshiyan Scenic Area
Zhangshiyan, a national scenic spot, is located in Zanhuang County, southwest of Shijiazhuang (52 kilometers from Zanhuang County), about 110 kilometers from the capital of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang City, and is the essence of Taihang Mountain Forest Park. The characteristic attraction of this scenic spot is a large natural echo wall. The scenic area covers an area of about 120 square kilometers. Standing at the highest point of the scenic area, Huang'an'an (1,774 meters above sea level), you can see two provinces and five counties. The landform of the entire tourist area has been identified as "Zhangshiyan landform" by the national tourism and geological departments. Zhangshiyan landform, named after Zhangshiyan, is known as one of the three major tourist sandstone landforms in China, along with Danxia landform and Zhangjiajie landform.
Yinshan Pagoda Forest Scenic Area
Yinshan Pagoda Forest is located 30 kilometers north of Changping District. It is the main national scenic spot of the Ming Tombs Special District Office. Formerly known as "Iron Wall Silver Mountain", it is named because the cliffs are as steep as tall walls, black as iron, and the mountains are white after heavy snow, and the mountain color is like silver. Tiebi Yinshan has pleasant scenery and is famous for its many ancient towers. The Liao Dynasty tower group in Yinshan is a famous scenic spot with the most Liao Dynasty towers in China. The tower group has a history of more than 600 years since the Jin and Yuan Dynasties, through the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the present. The tower group has been built over the years for 600 years. There is a saying among the people that "there are countless pagodas in Yinshan". The large tower group is several feet high and the small one is a foot in diameter. They are staggered in height, with regular layout and consistent structure. They are all octagonal planes with exquisite shapes. There are many reliefs on the tower body with beautiful lines. They have experienced vicissitudes and are well preserved for a long time. It is said that because the mountains are high and the roads are long, and there are few people here, they were able to survive the turbulent times. The Yinshan Pagoda Forest Scenic Area has three main peaks: the front, middle and back peaks. The middle peak is the highest and "stands out of the clouds". The Yinshan Pagoda Forest Scenic Area is characterized by beautiful mountains, beautiful trees and many pagodas. The beauty of the mountains comes from the pine, cypress and oak trees all over the mountains. The colors also show different colors such as dark green and light green as the tree species change. There are many ancient pagodas standing in the canyon on the southern foot of Yinshan Mountain. The most spectacular one is the Jin Dynasty pagoda in Huachan Temple.
Galaxy Cave
Yinhe Cave is a national scenic spot and the backbone scenic spot of Tiangui Mountain, a national AAAA-level tourist area. It is 2 kilometers east of Tiangui Mountain. The total area is about 20 square kilometers. It is famous in North China for its natural landscapes of secluded caves, strange rocks, waterfalls and dense forests. It is named after the mysterious and magnificent Yinhe Cave. It presents a typical karst landform, with strange peaks reaching into the clouds and lush vegetation. The landscape forms integrate mountains, springs, forests, caves, bridges, etc., which are rich and varied, and extremely beautiful. The whole scenic area wins with its natural landscapes of extraordinary craftsmanship and quiet and simple natural scenery.
Xiaotangshan Modern Agriculture Demonstration Park
Xiaotangshan Modern Agricultural Science and Technology Demonstration Park is located in the plain area at the southern foot of Yanshan Mountain, with fertile land and convenient transportation. The park is 17 kilometers north of the Asian Games Village, 10 kilometers east of the Capital International Airport, 5 kilometers west of the Badaling Expressway, and the Sixth Ring Road and the Beijing-Chengde Expressway pass through the park. It covers four towns: Xiaotangshan, Cuicun, Xingshou, and Baishan. There are abundant water resources here, surrounded by eight rivers such as Wenyu River, Hulu River, and Lingou River. The exploitable area of geothermal resources is 100 square kilometers. Xiaotangshan Modern Agricultural Science and Technology Demonstration Park was built in 1998. In 2001, it was named the National Agricultural Science and Technology Demonstration Park in Changping District, Beijing by the Ministry of Science and Technology and other six ministries and commissions. It is the only national agricultural science and technology demonstration park in Beijing. In the past few years, it has been named "Beijing Science Education Base", "Beijing Patriotism Education Base", "Demonstration Base for the Introduction of Foreign Intellectual Achievements", "National Industrial and Agricultural Tourism Demonstration Site", "Scientific Experiment Base", "Beijing Garden-style Unit" and so on by the Beijing Municipal Government, the State Administration of Foreign Experts, the National Tourism Administration and other departments. With the improvement of people's living standards, "pursuing nature and yearning for green" has become a lifestyle. As a new thing, green sightseeing agriculture has quietly come to us with its vigorous vitality. Since its establishment seven years ago, Xiaotangshan Agricultural Park has been built into a modern agricultural sightseeing park integrating tourism, agricultural investigation, science education, hot spring therapy, special catering, planting and picking, and safe vegetable production.
Kongshan Baiyun Cave
Kongshan Baiyun Cave is located in Lincheng County, Xingtai City. It is the main attraction of Kongshan Baiyun Cave Scenic Area. It is 56 kilometers south of Xingtai City and 86 kilometers north of Shijiazhuang City. Kongshan Baiyun Cave was formed in the Middle Cambrian Period 500 million years ago. It is a rare karst cave landscape in northern my country. Kongshan Baiyun Cave is the largest karst cave in the world at the same latitude. It has five caves developed, namely "Human World", "Heaven", "Hell", "Dragon Palace" and "Labyrinth". The temperature in the cave is 17℃ all year round. There are more than 150 major landscapes. It is a national key scenic spot, a national geological park and a national AAAA-level scenic spot. It is very convenient to travel to Kongshan Baiyun Cave by car along the Beijing-Guangzhou Railway, Beijing-Shenzhen Expressway and National Highway 107.
Lotus Cave
The Lotus Cave Scenic Area of Julong Mountain is a comprehensive tourist resort with natural landscape as the main feature, integrating food, accommodation, transportation, travel, shopping and entertainment. The scenic area covers an area of 10 square kilometers, and the main landscapes include: Julong Mountain, the soul of Taihang, Lotus Cave, the wonder of North China, the wonder of Stone Forest and Stone Sea in the North, the ancient human settlement site, the psychological behavior development training base, Julongtan, Xiangshui Creek, ecological forest and fruit plantation, rural resort and more than 180 other places. The scenic area is beautiful with clear water and fossils all over the mountain. It belongs to the national forest park and national geological park. The scenic area is shaded by willows, evergreen pines and cypresses, grapes are in racks, fruit trees are in forests, walnuts, persimmons, jujubes, black dates, sour dates, hawthorns, peppers, as well as tens of thousands of cotinus coggygria, forsythia and other trees, flowers and Chinese herbal medicines all over the mountains, covering more than 96% of the scenic area. It is a paradise on earth given by God.
Lotus Cave at Julong Mountain
The Lotus Cave in Julong Mountain, Wu'an, Handan City is a typical northern karst cave. There are temples such as the Dragon King Temple and the Bixia Palace on Julong Mountain. The mountains and rivers are beautiful and the clouds are shrouded. It is said that dragons often gather here. The Lotus Cave has a long history and high traditional cultural value. The stone 綜 in the cave is high, the stalactites are hanging high, the stalagmites are standing in a forest, the jade pillars are towering, and the stone towers are towering. It is a divine axe and fascinating. The Lotus Cave Scenic Area of Julong Mountain is a comprehensive tourist resort with natural landscape as the main feature, integrating food, accommodation, transportation, travel, shopping and entertainment. The scenic area covers an area of 10 square kilometers, and the main landscapes include: Julong Mountain, the soul of Taihang, the Lotus Cave, the wonder of North China, the wonder of the northern stone forest and sea, the ancient human settlement site, the psychological behavior development training base, Julongtan, Xiangshui Creek, the ecological forest and fruit plantation, the rural resort and more than 180 other places. The scenic area is beautiful with mountains and waters, and the mountains are full of fossils. It belongs to the national forest park and the national geological park. The scenic area is shaded by willows, evergreen pines and cypresses, grapes form racks, fruit trees form forests, walnuts, persimmons, jujubes, black dates, sour dates, hawthorns, peppers, as well as tens of thousands of cotinus coggygria, forsythia and other trees, flowers and herbs that cover more than 96% of the scenic area. It is a paradise on earth given by God. Lotus Cave is a natural karst cave, which was formed 500 million years ago according to experts. The landscape in the cave is wonderful, mysterious and infinite, with winding paths, beautiful and spectacular, and stalactites of various shapes and postures, all of which are lifelike and vivid. There are nearly 100 stalactite wonders such as the two dragons playing with the pearls, the lotus pagoda, the night-bright pearls, the black and white gems, and the fairy dressing table. In particular, the stalactite Bodhisattva, which is rare in the country, has a lifelike image. The Holy Water Cave in the cave is a winding, clear underground river with cool and sweet spring water. Drinking it regularly can beautify the skin and prolong life. Praying for rain can bring nectar, boys who wash their faces with holy water will surely win the imperial examination, and girls who wash their faces will become prettier. The cave is warm in winter and cool in summer, with clouds and mists lingering around, and the weather is magnificent, like a dragon palace or a fairyland.
Beigong National Forest Park, Fengtai District, Beijing
Beijing Beigong National Forest Park is located in the mountainous area in the northwest of Fengtai District, Beijing, 20 kilometers away from the center of Beijing. It is a hilly natural scenic area. Beigong is named after the emperor's resting place. The park was built in October 2002 and was officially approved as a national forest park by the State Forestry Administration in December 2005. The total area of the park is 9.145 square kilometers. It consists of three major scenic areas in the east, west and middle, and two groups of supporting facilities of nearly 10,000 square meters, Beigong Villa and Mingsheng Building. There are 12 pavilions, corridors, pavilions, towers and other cultural landscapes in the park, as well as 15 scenic spots such as Fangze Creek, Xiaojiangnan, Fenglin Road, and Hualinggou. The greening and beautification area is 3,000 mu, with 21 kinds of high-quality tree species and 36,000 plants, more than 30 kinds of wild flowers and more than 50,000 square meters, and 253 kinds of plants in the park, forming a highlight in the ecological construction of the western part of the capital. The park has undulating terrain, staggered slopes, deep valleys, lush forests, mountains and rivers, and birds and flowers. The main peak, Langpoding, is majestic and magnificent, with an altitude of 349.8 meters. It is adjacent to Lugou Bridge in the east, Qianling Mountain in the west, Aerospace City in the south, and Jietai Temple in the north. It is a tourist destination where you can "watch Beidou in the sky and appreciate Beigong on the ground". The park has a total area of 9.145 square kilometers, consisting of three major scenic areas in the east, west and central areas and two groups of supporting facilities of nearly 10,000 square meters, namely Beigong Villa and Mingsheng Building. There are 12 cultural landscapes such as pavilions, corridors, pavilions, towers, and 15 scenic spots in the park, including Fangze Creek, Xiaojiangnan, Fenglin Road, and Hualinggou. The greening and beautification area is 3,000 mu, with 21 kinds of high-quality trees and 36,000 plants, more than 30 kinds of wild flowers and more than 50,000 square meters, and 253 kinds of plants in the park, forming a highlight in the ecological construction of the western part of the capital. The park is divided into ten functional areas: sightseeing, mountain climbing and fitness, picking and fishing, flower viewing in the countryside, viewing rare treasures, forest bathing, appreciation of colorful leaves, leisure and entertainment, conference and catering, and comprehensive services. The park has colorful maple forest roads, gorgeous perennial flower gardens, the famous Jingxi Shenquan, the Jiuzhaigou-style Fangze Creek, and the Anhui-style Mingsheng Building; there is the poetic and picturesque Xiaojiangnan, the red Yanxialing like the sunset, the winding Xinglong Valley, the refreshing forest bath, the ancient stone bridge built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the magnificent Beigong Villa; there are the Erwang Tomb of the Yongzheng era, the Qinglonggang with dancing dragons, the Lancuitai with colorful forests, and the legendary Crouching Tiger Mountain; there is the Langpoding that overlooks all the mountains, the earthquake fault zone with hanging rocks and cliffs, the pagoda-shaped Zijing Mountain, and the pet park with endless wild fun. The deep labyrinth-like Jinji Valley and the apricot blossom slope with blooming mountain flowers; there are Banxia Pavilion, Lancui Pavilion, Shuangxiu Pavilion, Shuxin Pavilion, Wangjing Pavilion, Shangyue Pavilion, Baochun Pavilion, Ganlu Pavilion, and Xuanhui Tower in various shapes and forms; there is a "dragon-shaped water system" with ups and downs, splashing waterfalls, green mist, small bridges and flowing water, and a vast lake; there are bow-shaped, snake-shaped, and fan-shaped corridors and rainbow bridges, Lianxin Bridge, Yudai Bridge, Dukong Bridge, etc., which are the finishing touches. Each scenic spot has its own unique style, showing flowers in spring, shade in summer, fruits in autumn, green in winter, green mountains, beautiful waters, broad forests, strange scenery, secluded valleys, beautiful springs, and beautiful scenery of harmony between man and nature. Beigong National Forest Park can be said to have wonderful natural landscapes, unique cultural attractions, and exquisite garden art.
Langya Mountain
Langya Mountain is located in the southwest of Yi County, Hebei Province. It consists of five 36 peaks. The main peak, Lotus Petal, is 1,105 meters above sea level. The mountain is steep and upright, like a giant wolf's tooth of uneven length, so it is named "Langya Mountain". The main peak, Lotus Petal, is 1,105 meters above sea level. The northwest two sides are steep cliffs, and the southeast two sides are slightly lower. There is a narrow path leading to the main peak. "Yanwang Nose" and "Little Devil Face" and other dangerous places still need to pass by the wall. Climbing up and looking far away, the peaks stand in a row, rugged and steep, like wolf's teeth, and the fog in the stream is ethereal and mysterious. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Japanese army swept Langya Mountain. In order to cover the retreat of the main force, the Eighth Route Army soldiers Ma Baoyu, Ge Zhenlin, Song Xueyi and other five people fought for 5 hours, fired the last bullet, and bravely jumped off the cliff. In 1942, in order to commemorate the heroic deeds of the five warriors, a memorial tower for the five warriors was built on the main peak of Langya Mountain, Qipantuo. It was rebuilt in 1958, and Marshal Nie Rongzhen personally wrote "Memorial Tower of the Five Warriors of Langya Mountain". "Langya Jingxiu" is one of the ancient landscapes of ancient Yandu, known as the "Little Huangshan Mountain in the North". The main landscapes include the Red Agate Cave and Qipantuo. Langya Mountain is a national patriotism education base, a national forest park, and one of the 100 classic red tourist attractions in China.
Dahai Tuo
Dahaituo Nature Reserve, a green barrier stretching across the northwest of Beijing, is a national nature reserve. It is located in the southwest of Chicheng County, Hebei Province, 100 kilometers away from Beijing, with a total area of 11,224.9 hectares. The main peak, Haituo Mountain, is 2,241 meters above sea level. The reserve is a typical mountain forest ecosystem type, and is typical and representative in terms of vertical zonality of vegetation and biogeographical flora in North my country. The reserve is located in the temperate zone, with a complex and diverse natural ecological environment and a distinct vertical distribution of vegetation, covering natural scenes from the temperate zone to the cold temperate zone, and is a microcosm of the main vegetation types from the temperate zone to the cold temperate zone in Eurasia.