Biosphere Reserve Information
China
Mount Huangshan
2018
This biosphere reserve is located in the hilly region of Nanling Range in south-east China. It has been a World Heritage site since 1990 and harbours a forest ecosystem almost unchanged since the last glacial period. Mount Huangshan has become a sanctuary for many ancient animal and plant species since the Quaternary glacial period. The area thus serves as an important germplasm bank and a hotspot for animal and plant biodiversity. This biosphere reserve is also an important water source for the Xin’An, Qing Yi and Qiupu river systems.
Administrative Authorities
Huangshan Scenic Area Management Committee
Contact
Contact Address
Telephone
Huangshan Scenic Area Management Committee, Tangquan, Huangshan City 245800
(+86) 0559 5580203
Fax
N/A
Location
Latitude
30°07'45''N
Longitude
118°08'49''E
Area (hectares)
Surface Area
42,558
Core Area
7,744
Buffer Area
4,958
Transition Area
29,856
Map
Last updated: 2019