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Tajik National Park (Mountains of the Pamirs)
The Tajik National Park is located in the eastern part of the country, covering more than 2.5 million hectares, at the intersection of the highest mountain ranges of Eurasia, in the heart of the so-called "Pamir Knot". The park is divided into plateaus in the east and rugged peaks in the west, some of which reach more than 7,000 meters, with strong seasonal temperature changes. The park has 1,085 glaciers, including the longest valley glacier outside the polar regions, 170 rivers and more than 400 lakes. The park is rich in plant species from the Southwest and Central Asian floras and is home to rare and endangered birds and mammals from all over the country (Marco Polo argali, snow leopard and Siberian ibex, among others). The park is subject to frequent strong earthquakes, is sparsely populated and is almost unaffected by agriculture and permanent human settlement. It provides a unique opportunity to study plate tectonics and subduction phenomena.
Ha Long Bay
Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, Halong Bay includes approximately 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone columns. Due to the rugged terrain, most of the islands are uninhabited and unaffected by human activity. The area is not only scenically beautiful, but also of high biological value.
St Kilda
This spectacular volcanic archipelago, located off the coast of the Hebrides, consists of the islands of Hirta, Dun, Soai and Borea. It is home to Europe's highest cliffs, which are home to a large number of rare and endangered birds, especially puffins and gannets. The archipelago has not been inhabited since 1930, but the extreme climatic conditions of the Hebrides have been inhabited by humans for more than 2,000 years. The remains of human habitation include building structures and field systems, stone houses and traditional highland stone houses. These relics reflect the fragile remains of a subsistence economy based on bird products, agriculture and sheep farming.
Hushan Scenic Area
Hushan Scenic Area is located in the western part of Baoding City and the northernmost part of Quyang County. It is named after a huge rock on the top of its mountain that looks like a tiger ready to pounce. It is connected to the famous Beiyue Hengshan Mountain. The main peak "Sanjianliang" is more than 1,100 meters above sea level. Because it borders Tang County and Fuping, it has formed a mountain tourism landscape of "one foot on three counties". The scenic area covers an area of more than 20 square kilometers. Hushan has always been hidden deep in the Taihang Mountains, with undulating peaks and few people for many years. The scenic area covers an area of more than 20 square kilometers.