Nature Reserves-Shennongjia

It is located in the west of Hubei province. Shennongjia is characterized by high mountains, steep slopes and deep valleys. These have formed its unique landscape. The ecological communities of animals and plants are well preserved, including the ancient rare plants, such as emmenoplerys, Katsura Trees, taxus tissue, and polar trees. Besides, there are thousands kinds of herbs, among which the rhizoma gastrodiae, goldthread root and seven-leaf one-flower are the precious or local herbs. Shennongjia is reputed as “Garden of Herbs” or “Natural Herb Garden”.

(Travel China Guide. Shennongjia Forest Zone.. 6 Jan. 2010 http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/hubei/shiyan/shennongjia.htm.)

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