Shennongjia
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Shennongjia is situated in western Hubei, covering an area of over 3,000 square kilometres. The special terrain there creates a warm and humid climate, making it a paradise for plants and animals at the meeting point of North and South China. Known as the Oriental Natural Botanic Garden and a natural gene bank for biological species, it shelters some of the world¡®s rarest and most endangered plants and animals, such as Chinese dove trees, South China Tigers, white bears and white snakes. Shennongjia is considered a sacred green land where primitive natural ecology is well preserved. In 1986, with the approval of the State Council, Shennongjia became the National Nature Reserve of Forests and Wild Animal Species. In 1990, UNESCO accepted it into the Protection Plan for Man and Nature. The tourist resources there provide an array of attractions, ranging from primitive forests, mountains and valleys, to waterfalls, rare plants and animals and the mysterious "wild men." Scientific research, study, adventure, sightseeing, skiing and snow sports are all reasons to visit there. There are over 20 major scenic spots in Shennongjia, including Fengjingya, Hongping Valley, Shennong Top, Source of Fragrant Brook and Dajiu Lake. Shennong Top, known as the first peak in Central China, is 3,105 metres above sea level, and traces of ancient floods are still evident on the mountain top, the slope, and the surface of huge exposed boulders. Fengjingya is a dream-like place with many spectacular views, including spectacular cloud formations, exotic stone poles and stone peaks, and magnificent mountains reflected in the lucid water. How to Get There: There are three central towns in the area: Muyu, Hongping and Songbai. You can take a coach at Yichang City to Muyu, or take a coach at Shiyan City to Songbai. As Shennongjia Forest Zone is very large, it will be a good choice to rent a car. It is easy to get lost in the mountains, so don¡®t leave the road too far away! The living conditions and services in Muyu Town are the best in the whole zone, so it¡®s better for visitors to spend nights here.Recommended Accommodation:
Muyu Town: Shennong Shanzhuang (2 stars); Tianlu Hotel
Songbai Town: Shennongjia HotelTips:
Virgin forests in the Zone are not totally open to visitors because of their large size, so you¡®d better find a guide;
You will probably want to pack your raincoat and some plastic bags so that you can keep your clothes and camera dry; a knife, match and compass are also highly recommended;
It¡®s usually very cold in the night, so you¡®d better pack more clothes; wear boots and trousers in the forest so that you can prevent bites from mosquitoes and other insects.
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