Mount Huangshan Biosphere Reserve

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, inscribed 2018, in China. This biosphere reserve is located in south-east China. It has been a World Heritage site since 1990 and harbours a forest ecosystem almost unchanged since the last glacial period. Mount Huangshan has been a sanctuary for many ancient animal and plant species since the Quaternary glacial period. The area serves as an important germplasm bank and a hotspot for animal and plant biodiversity. This biosphere reserve is also an important water source for the Xin’An, Qing Yi and Qiupu river systems.