Changqing National Nature Reserve

Changqing National Nature Reserve (simplified Chinese: 长青自然保护区; traditional Chinese: 長青自然保護區; pinyin: Chángqīng Zìránbǎohùqū) is located near Huayang Village [2] in the Qin Mountains of Shaanxi province of China.

  • Location: 300 km (190 mi) south of Xi'an
  • Area: 300 km2 (120 sq mi)
  • Highest point: 3,071 m (10,075 ft)
  • Year established: 1995
Changqing National Nature Reserve
长青自然保护区
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Map showing the location of Changqing National Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Changqing National Nature Reserve
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LocationShaanxi, China
Coordinates33°38′56″N 107°37′05″E / 33.649°N 107.618°E / 33.649; 107.618[1]
Area300 km2 (120 sq mi)
Established1995

Flora and fauna

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Research has shown that this reserve used to be the largest panda habitat in the world.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Changqing Nature Reserve". protectedplanet.net. Archived from the original on 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2012-06-02.
  2. ^ "Huayang Village travel guide". Archived from the original on 2006-11-09. Retrieved 2007-04-21.
  3. ^ "Wildlife tourism & visitor expectations in Changqing: Balancing the needs between people & animals". WildChina. 2011-04-08. Retrieved 2021-03-17.
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