Nanling mountains a hotbed of natural diversity

In the northern part of South China's Guangdong province lies a sanctuary of unparalleled natural beauty and ecological significance — the Nanling National Nature Reserve. Established in 1994, the expanse of wilderness covers an area of more than 58,000 hectares on the Nanling mountain range, with a core area of about 23,600 hectares dedicated to the preservation of its most pristine ecosystems.

The reserve is a haven for subtropical evergreen broadleaf forests and harbors many rare and endangered wildlife species.

With a forest coverage rate exceeding 98 percent, it boasts a rich tapestry of dense, untouched vegetation and an intact mountain forest ecosystem. It represents the largest contiguous area of primary forest in Guangdong and stands as a quintessential example of the evergreen broadleaf forests in southeastern China. Moreover, it is a precious natural heritage site at its latitude globally.