Biosphere Reserve Information
China
Yading
2003
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This biosphere reserve is part of the eastern extension of the Tibetan plateau ranging from 2,200 to 6,032 m a.s.l. The area is not only noted for its high biological diversity, but also for its associated cultural values as three sacred mountains are located within the area. The local inhabitants observe the custom of revering nature and preserving the environment of the sacred mountains. Attention is given to the protection of some 20 rare animal species in the area, including leopards, black bears, Asian golden cats, golden pheasants etc. The Kangba-Tibetan ethnic group accounts for 90% of the total population of the biosphere reserve, which practise shamanism or adhere to five different sects of Tibetan Buddhism. The multitude of temples combined with the scenic beauty make this area an interesting tourist destination. Research focuses on botany, zoology, climate, land forms, and more recently, on human-environment interactions in connection with increasing tourism.
Administrative Authorities
Yading National Nature Reserve Administration State Environmental Protection Administration (PRC) Sichuan Environmental Protection Bureau
Contact
Contact Address
Telephone
Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve Administrative Bureau, No.1 Bei Street, Jin town, Daocheng County, 627 750 Daocheng (Sichuan), China
(+86) 836 5728125
Fax
(+86) 836 5728125
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Website
Location
Latitude
28°11'00''N - 28°34'00''N
Longitude
99°58'00''E - 100°28'00''E
Area (hectares)
Surface Area
381,506
Core Area
72,600
Buffer Area
42,500
Transition Area
266,406
Map
Last updated: 2007