hubei shennongjia
states: [china]
category: natural
year: 2016
location: Hubei Province
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 31.4697222222, 110.2438888889
last visited: 2024
unesco id: 1509
world heritage site: 1509
Hubei Shennongjia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, is renowned for protecting the largest primary forests in Central China and its exceptional biodiversity. Located in Hubei Province, it serves as a critical habitat for rare and endangered species, including the Chinese Giant Salamander, Golden Snub-nosed Monkey, and Clouded Leopard. Recognized in 2016, this natural wonder also holds historical significance as a key site for botanical research since the 19th century.
