Wuzhishan National Nature Reserve

Hainan Wuzhishan National Nature Reserve is located in the middle of Hainan Island, in the vast mountainous area with Wuzhishan peak as the center. Its geographical coordinates are 109 ° 32'03 ″ - 109 ° 43'19 ″ E and 18 ° 48'59 ″ - 18 ° 59'07 ″ n. It belongs to forest ecosystem nature reserve. In November 1985, Guangdong Provincial People's Government approved the establishment of a provincial nature reserve. In 2003, it was promoted to a national nature reserve with the approval of the State Council. The main protected object in this area is the biodiversity of tropical rainforest.

Wuzhishan National Nature Reserve

Hainan Wuzhishan National Nature Reserve is located in the middle of Hainan Island, in the vast mountainous area with Wuzhishan peak as the center. Its geographical coordinates are 109 ° 32'03 ″ - 109 ° 43'19 ″ E and 18 ° 48'59 ″ - 18 ° 59'07 ″ n. It belongs to forest ecosystem nature reserve. In November 1985, Guangdong Provincial People's Government approved the establishment of a provincial nature reserve. In 2003, it was promoted to a national nature reserve with the approval of the State Council. The main protected object in this area is the biodiversity of tropical rainforest.

Historical evolution

In November 1985, Guangdong Provincial People's Government approved the establishment of provincial protected areas.

In 2003, it was promoted to a national nature reserve with the approval of the State Council.

geographical environment

geographical position

Hainan Wuzhishan National Nature Reserve is located in the middle of Hainan Island, in the vast mountainous area with Wuzhishan peak as the center. Its geographical coordinates are 109 ° 32'03 ″ - 109 ° 43'19 ″ E and 18 ° 48'59 ″ - 18 ° 59'07 ″ n. It belongs to forest ecosystem nature reserve.

Climatic characteristics

The forest in this area has typical characteristics of tropical rain forest. It is one of the largest tropical virgin forests in tropical areas of China. It is the southernmost part of tropical forest distribution in China and the northern edge of tropical forest distribution in the world. It has the characteristics of complex forest composition, well-developed community structure and rich interlayer plants.

Area

The core area is located in the center of the reserve, with an area of 8012.33 hectares;

The buffer zone is located on both sides of the core area, with a total area of 3203.82 hectares;

The experimental area is located in the outermost area, with an area of 2371.94 hectares.

Protection target

Protected objects

The forest in this area has typical characteristics of tropical rain forest. It is one of the largest tropical virgin forests in tropical areas of China. It is the southernmost part of tropical forest distribution in China and the northern edge of tropical forest distribution in the world. It has the characteristics of complex forest composition, well-developed community structure and rich interlayer plants. There are many rare species and many endemic species or subspecies in the nature reserve, which is of great significance to the protection of species diversity.

plant resources

There are abundant forest resources and various plant species in the reserve. Among the vascular plants in the reserve, there are three national key protected species, namely, Cycas taiwanensis (Cycadaceae), Cephalotaxus hainanensis (Cephalotaxus fortunei) and Polei (Dipterocarpaceae), 36 secondary protected species (including 29 seed plants and 7 pteridophytes), and 14 provincial protected plants.

Animal resources

As of 2012, there are 73 species of rare animals in this area, accounting for 25.3% of the total. There are 5 species and 38 species under the first level protection and the second level protection respectively. There are 39 species listed in cites convention, 9 species listed in IUCN Red Book, and 43 species listed in China endangered animal red book.

tourist resources

The natural resources and forest ecosystem characteristics of Wuzhishan show that Wuzhishan Nature Reserve is an important forest ecosystem type Nature Reserve in Hainan Island, and it also undertakes the responsibility of protecting large carnivores and their habitats. Wuzhishan has a tropical rainforest climate, with an average annual temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. There is no severe cold in winter and no intense heat in summer. It is known as "Emerald City", "natural air conditioning" and "natural oxygen bar".

Tropical rain forest scenic area

Wuzhishan tropical rain forest scenic spot is located in Shuiman township at the foot of Wuzhishan mountain, Wuzhishan City, Hainan Province. It is 28 km away from Wuzhishan City, 110 km away from Sanya City, and 100 km away from Lingshui intersection of Haikou Sanya East Expressway.

Shuiman River, the mother river of the primitive Li nationality, flows through the whole scenic area. It is composed of spring water in the primitive forest of Wuzhi Mountain. The Shuiman river is clear and has a combination of movement and stillness. Sometimes the water is as fast as ten thousand horses; sometimes the water is as level as a mirror, just like Haizi in Jiuzhaigou. Stroll in the scenic spot, listen to the dingdong of the stream beside weibian, watch the colorful butterflies flying around, and breathe the air with negative ion content of 10000 / cm3

Wuzhishan tropical rain forest scenic spot also concentrates the typical landscapes of tropical mountain rain forest and tropical Valley rain forest. In the scenic area, there are towering ancient trees, dense vines, and exotic flowers and plants everywhere. There are always two mother trees connecting mother and son, wild tea trees with magical curative effect, and Wuzhi Mountain, the roof of Hainan Province, which is 1868 meters above sea level, which stands towering and juxtaposed with five peaks.

Grand canyon rafting

Wuzhishan grand canyon rafting is located in Wuzhishan tropical rain forest scenic spot, a famous tourist attraction in China, 38 kilometers away from the urban area. It is divided into two projects: the "warrior adventure drift" and the "lovers free drift".

Area a: Warrior adventure rafting

The length of "warrior adventure drift" is about 6 km. The section is turbulent, ups and downs, with four big drops in the whole process. The river course is complex, with a maximum drop of 4 meters. It passes through three dangerous beaches, and the size of the "s" shaped section.

Zone B: Lovers

It is suitable for lovers and family guests. This section is about 4 km long and the river is relatively gentle,

There are "Flavor Restaurant" and "characteristic tea house" in the drift complex area of Wuzhishan Grand Canyon. The environment is elegant, clean and comfortable. In addition, Wuzhishan also has "characteristic flavor hot pot" and "shuimanyunwu tea".

Wuzhishan grand canyon rafting takes about 6 kilometers and 80 minutes.

Address: Wuzhishan City, Hainan Province

Longitude: 109.678652

Latitude: 18.904586