Conservation Areas
The Tibetan plateau has an immensely diverse and fragile natural environment. The Tibetan nature conservation areas are home to thousands of bird species, many different wild flowers and mammals. The most famous animals are the snow leopards, deer, bears, blue sheep, marmots and wild yak.
The flowers of Lunang forest in Nyingchi
Tibet is just like a gaint plant Kingdom, with more than 5000 species of high-grade plants. Most of the plants in Tibet are to be found in South East Tibet, in Medog, Chayu, Luooyu and Menyu. Tibet is also one of Chinas largest forest area, preserving intact primeval forest. Many plants in Tibet have medical… Read more →
Region: Kham
Attraction Category: Conservation Areas
Zhiduo, home of wild animals, and the source of the Yellow and Yangtse rivers
Yushu was chosen as the source of the Sangjianyuan/Three Rivers head water nature reserve and Zhiduo is a remote region with the highest elevation in the Yushu region, with an average altitude of 4000 meters. Due to the harsh climate conditions, remote wild nature and fewer people, this area has favorable conditions to become a… Read more →