Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest
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Location
Sichuan Province

Country
China

Year of Research
1992

Culture
    It Lies over 72,000 ha in the northern part of Sichuan Province, the jagged Jiuzhaigou valley has a height of more than 4,800 m, thus has a series of diverse forest ecosystems.
    Its superb landscapes are specifically interested for their series of narrow conic karst land forms and spectacular waterfalls.
    Some 140 bird species also inhabit the valley, as well as a number of endangered plant and animal species that including the giant panda and the Sichuan takin.