Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries, China

The Sanctuaries of the giant Panda are very popular among the fans of natural attractions. All of them are located in Sichuan province. The complex includes 9 parks and 7 reserves. Its total area is about 924.5 thousand hectares. In total, about a third of the world's giant pandas live on the territory of the nature reserve. You can also see other rare animals besides funny huge bears here. It can be a clouded leopard or a snow leopard.

This nature reserve is also famous for its variety of flora. More than 5,000 species of plants are found on its territory. Wenchuan Oolong is considered the most famous among the reserves. It was formed in 1963. It covers an area of about 200 thousand hectares. Ideal conditions are created for animals here. They live in an atmosphere of complete freedom, surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes.

Playgrounds with wooden structures are equipped for pandas in special areas. Tourists will have the opportunity to watch how pandas play on the territory equipped for them. A strong earthquake struck the area in 2008. Many buildings located in the reserve were destroyed as a result. The infrastructure has almost completely recovered in a few years. Educational tours of tourists are held here today. Interesting thematic events for visitors are often held in this reserve. They are dedicated to the features of the reserve, as well as the most important environmental problems of our time. Next - South China Karst