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Lu Zhi and the Giant Panda:
A story of hope for China's wildlife...
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An Olympic Highlight: China's Unique Wildlife-learn the real story behind the 2008 Olympic mascots
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Stories from Cuochi Village
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What is Eco-tourism?
Eco-tourism is responsible travel that respects natural areas, conserves natural resources and biodiversity, and improves the well-being of local people.
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Wanglang is a national nature reserve that was developed and complies with international ecotourism standards. It successfully combines scientific environmental protection and sustainable tourism, so visitors can experience true eco-tourism, traveling guilt-free and supporting local conservation.
Wanglang National Nature Reserve was established in 1965, and it covers an area of 322.97 square kilometers. It is one of four earliest nature reserves established to protect the giant panda and other endangered species and their habitat in China. It has the densest distribution of pandas, least human interference, and the best quality habitat for some species in all of China. Wanglang is located in one of the world’s most important biodiversity areas - the Himalaya-Hengduan Mountain region. It maintains a completely intact and vibrant natural ecosystem. There are seven kinds of “National 1st Class Conservation Species,” like the giant panda, golden monkey, and takins, that inhabit the Reserve. There is also an ancient group of people, the Baima, who still live according to their traditional culture in the area. Their language, customs, history and culture are entirely different from any other group of people in the world. The unique Baima culture, combined with the inspiring natural scenery, is what makes an eco-tourism visit to Wanglang so worthwhile.
The Wanglang ecotourism project is supported by WWF with funding, specialists, and technical assistance. The goal of eco-tourism in Wanglang is to promote conservation and protect this unique area’s people and ecosystems. The project is already underway and can serve up to 50 tourists at one time. They are currently working to gain official certification from the “International Ecotourism Stewardship Organization” to become the first internationally certified ecotourism project in China |
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