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'''Wulingyuan''' ({{IPAc-cmn|wu|3|.|l|ing|2|.|yuan|2}}, {{zh|c=武陵源}}) is a scenic and historical site in the [[Wulingyuan District]] of [[South Central China]]'s [[Hunan|Hunan Province]]. It was inscribed as a [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]] in 1992.<ref name=unesco-wulingyuan /> It is noted for more than 3,000 [[quartzite]] [[sandstone]] pillars and peaks across most of the site, many over {{Convert|200|m|ft}} in height, along with many ravines and gorges with attractive streams, pools, lakes, rivers and waterfalls.<ref name=unesco-wulingyuan /> It features 40 caves, many with large calcite deposits, and a natural bridge named Tianqiashengkong (Bridge Across the Sky),<ref name=unesco-wulingyuan>{{cite web | title=Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area | work = Unesco World Heritage Centre | publisher = United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization | url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/640 | access-date = 16 December 2013}}</ref> which is one of the highest natural bridges in the world.
'''Wulingyuan''' ({{IPAc-cmn|wu|3|.|l|ing|2|.|yuan|2}}, {{zh|c=武陵源}}) is a scenic and historical site in the [[Wulingyuan District]] of [[South Central China]]'s [[Hunan|Hunan Province]]. It was inscribed as a [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]] in 1992.<ref name=unesco-wulingyuan /> It is noted for more than 3,000 [[quartzite]] [[sandstone]] pillars and peaks across most of the site, many over {{Convert|200|m|ft}} in height, along with many ravines and gorges with attractive streams, pools, lakes, rivers and waterfalls.<ref name=unesco-wulingyuan /> It features 40 caves, many with large calcite deposits, and a natural bridge named Tianqiashengkong (Bridge Across the Sky),<ref name=unesco-wulingyuan>{{cite web | title=Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area | work = Unesco World Heritage Centre | publisher = United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization | url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/640 | access-date = 16 December 2013}}</ref> which is one of the highest natural bridges in the world.


The site is situated in [[Zhangjiajie|Zhangjiajie City]] and lies about {{Convert|270|km|mi}} to the northwest of [[Changsha]], the capital of Hunan Province. The park covers an area of 690 square kilometers (266 square miles).<ref name=":0" /> Wulingyuan forms part of the [[Wuling Mountains|Wuling Mountain Range]]. The scenic area consists of four national parks, which are the [[Zhangjiajie National Forest Park]], Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve, Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve and the recently added Yangjiajie Scenic Area. Overall there are over 560 attraction sights to view.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/hunan/zhangjiajie/wulingyuan.htm|title=Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Area|website=Travel China Guide}}</ref>
The site is situated in [[Zhangjiajie|Zhangjiajie City]] and lies about {{Convert|270|km|mi}} to the northwest of [[Changsha]], the capital of Hunan Province. The park covers an area of 690 square kilometers (266 square miles).<ref name=":0" /> Wulingyuan forms part of the [[Wuling Mountains|Wuling Mountain Range]]. The scenic area consists of four national parks, which are the [[Zhangjiajie National Forest Park]], Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve, Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve and the recently added Yangjiajie Scenic Area. Overall there are over 560 attraction sights to view.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/hunan/zhangjiajie/wulingyuan.htm|title=Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Area|website=Travel China Guide}}</ref> The site also provides habitat for many vulnerable species, including the [[dhole]], [[Asiatic black bear]], and [[Chinese water deer]]<ref name=unesco-wulingyuan />.


== Geography ==
== Geology ==
The quartzite sandstone pillars and the surrounding regions were formed during the [[Devonian]] Era (400 to 350 million years ago), from a combination of tectonic uplift and water erosion. ref>{{cite book |last= Huadong |first= Guo |date= 2013 |title= Atlas of Remote Sensing for World Heritage: China |publisher= Springer |page= 269 |isbn= 978-3-642-32823-7}}</ref>
The highest area in the park is Huang Shi Zhai ({{lang|zh-Hant|黃石寨}}). It reaches a height of {{convert|3450|ft|m}} It is accessible via cable car or a set of stairs.
The highest area in the park is Huang Shi Zhai ({{lang|zh-Hant|黃石寨}}). It reaches a height of {{convert|3450|ft|m}} It is accessible via cable car or a set of stairs.


Revision as of 14:38, 3 April 2021

For other uses, see Wulingyuan District.
Wulingyuan
UNESCO World Heritage Site
The sandstone pillars of Wulingyuan extend hundreds of meters over the valley floor
Official nameWulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area
LocationWulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China
CriteriaNatural: (vii)
Reference640
Inscription1992 (16th Session)
Area26,400 ha (102 sq mi)
Coordinates29°20′N 110°30′E / 29.333°N 110.500°E / 29.333; 110.500
Wulingyuan is located in Hunan
Wulingyuan
Location of Wulingyuan in Hunan
Wulingyuan is located in China
Wulingyuan
Wulingyuan (China)
Wulingyuan
"Wulingyuan" in Chinese characters
Chinese武陵源
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinWǔlíngyuán
IPA[ù.lǐŋ.ɥɛ̌n]
Yue: Cantonese
Yale RomanizationMóuh-lìhng-yùhn
JyutpingMou5-ling4-jyun
Southern Min
Tâi-lôBú-lîng-guân

Wulingyuan ([ù.lǐŋ.ɥɛ̌n], Chinese: 武陵源) is a scenic and historical site in the Wulingyuan District of South Central China's Hunan Province. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.[1] It is noted for more than 3,000 quartzite sandstone pillars and peaks across most of the site, many over 200 metres (660 ft) in height, along with many ravines and gorges with attractive streams, pools, lakes, rivers and waterfalls.[1] It features 40 caves, many with large calcite deposits, and a natural bridge named Tianqiashengkong (Bridge Across the Sky),[1] which is one of the highest natural bridges in the world.

The site is situated in Zhangjiajie City and lies about 270 kilometres (170 mi) to the northwest of Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province. The park covers an area of 690 square kilometers (266 square miles).[2] Wulingyuan forms part of the Wuling Mountain Range. The scenic area consists of four national parks, which are the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve, Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve and the recently added Yangjiajie Scenic Area. Overall there are over 560 attraction sights to view.[2] The site also provides habitat for many vulnerable species, including the dhole, Asiatic black bear, and Chinese water deer[1].

Geology

The quartzite sandstone pillars and the surrounding regions were formed during the Devonian Era (400 to 350 million years ago), from a combination of tectonic uplift and water erosion. ref>Huadong, Guo (2013). Atlas of Remote Sensing for World Heritage: China. Springer. p. 269. ISBN 978-3-642-32823-7.</ref> The highest area in the park is Huang Shi Zhai (黃石寨). It reaches a height of 3,450 feet (1,050 m) It is accessible via cable car or a set of stairs.

  • Panorama of the Five Fingers Peak of Huangshizhai
    Panorama of the Five Fingers Peak of Huangshizhai
  • Zhangjiajie River
    Zhangjiajie River
  • Wulingyuan park entrance
    Wulingyuan park entrance

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area". Unesco World Heritage Centre. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Area". Travel China Guide.


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