Wolong

China

Wolong is a city located in China. It serves as a geographic location within the country's administrative divisions.

The Wolong National Nature Reserve, officially known as the Wolong Special Administrative Region, is a protected area situated in Wenchuan County, China. Established in 1963 with an initial size of approximately 200 km², the reserve was expanded in 1975 to cover about 2,000 km² within the Qionglai Mountains region.

The reserve is a significant biodiversity hotspot, hosting over 4,000 species. Due to its ecological importance, it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006.

Sources

  1. Wolong National Nature Reserve