Unesco description
A spectacular area stretching over more than 26,000 ha in China’s Hunan Province, the site is dominated by more than 3,000 narrow sandstone pillars and peaks, many over 200 m high. Between the peaks lie ravines and gorges with streams, pools and waterfalls, some 40 caves, and two large natural bridges. In addition to the striking beauty of the landscape, the region is also noted for the fact that it is home to a number of endangered plant and animal species.

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Bridge under heaven

Received through a private swap on 01.01.2016
Tianzi mountain is located in Zhangjiajie in the Hunan province. It is named after the farmer Xiang Dakun of the Tuija ethnic group, who led a successful local farmer´s revolt and called himself ´tianzi´, meaning Son of Heaven.

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Baofeng lake
Baofeng lake is a fresh water lake near Ziangjiajie and has an average depth of 72 meters.