fanjingshan
states: [china]
category: natural
year: 2018
location: Guizhou Province
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 27.8955555556, 108.6800000000
last visited: 2024
unesco id: 1559
world heritage site: 1559
Fanjingshan, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, is renowned for its unique biodiversity and striking geological formations. This sacred mountain hosts rare species like the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey and ancient fir trees, thriving in its misty, subtropical climate. Its dramatic peaks, including the iconic Red Cloud Golden Summit, attract visitors for both their natural beauty and spiritual significance tied to Buddhist heritage.
