World Heritage Identification Number: 637
World Heritage since: 1992
Category: Natural Heritage
WHE Type: Protected Areas & National Parks
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇨🇳 China
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Asia and the Pacific
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Exploring the Enchanting Landscapes of Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
The Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area, nestled within the northern region of Sichuan Province in southwestern China, presents a captivating tapestry of natural beauty that transcends the ordinary. This expansive landscape, spanning approximately 72,000 hectares, offers visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a world characterized by its diverse forest ecosystems and breathtaking geological formations.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Stretching over 72,000 ha in the northern part of Sichuan Province, the jagged Jiuzhaigou valley reaches a height of more than 4,800 m, thus comprising a series of diverse forest ecosystems. Its superb landscapes are particularly interesting 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, including the giant panda and the Sichuan takin.
Encyclopedia Record: Jiuzhaigou
Jiuzhaigou is a nature reserve and national park located in the north of Sichuan Province in southwestern China. A long valley running north to south, Jiuzhaigou was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1992 and a World Biosphere Reserve in 1997. It belongs to the category V in the IUCN system of protected area categorization.Additional Site Details
Area: 72,000 hectares
Coordinates: 33.08333 , 103.91667
IUCN World Heritage Outlook
The 2025 Conservation Outlook on Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area reports the following assessment:
Source: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) · View assessment
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