Maolan Karst Forest Conservation
In the southeast of Libo County in Qiannan Prefecture of Guizhou Province lies the state-level Maolan Karst Forest Natural Conservation. It is a rarity of primeval subtropical forest in Karst topography in China, where numerous plants and animals live. Waterfalls, lakes, karst caves and hills of this conservation enhance its beauty.The characteristic of the traditional Karst topography is stone desertification. Though it created some famous attractions, such as Yunnan Stone Forest and Huangguoshu Waterfall, it is still very hard for the poor soil covering on the stones to provide an adequate breeding ground for the vegetation.
However, in the southern suburb of Libo County, Guizhou Province, an attraction called Maolan Karst Forest Natural Conservation is so different, since the forest coverage rate reaches 91.59 percent. And at present, it's a very rare primeval subtropical forest of Karst topography in China, even in the world. Therefore, some scientists are interested in this place and also many tourists would like to explore this natural Karst forest.
This conservation contains abundant plant and animal resources. Vascular bundle plants, ferns and seed plants can be seen anywhere; varied mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and birds inhabit this area. Besides, there are several must-see scenic spots here, including the Xiangshuihe Waterfall, Mandarin Duck Lake and Karst Cave Group. In short, the Karst caves, forests, hills and waterfall mingle together and enhance their beauty.
Additionally, Libo County is full of the atmosphere of the ethnic minorities. Here is inhabited by Miao, Shui, Yao and Buyei mainly. So when you go to the Maolan Karst Forest Natural Conservation, you could have a good comprehension of those ethnic minorities.
Travel Tips
Add: Libo County,Qianan Prefecture,Guizhou Province
http://www.gzmaolan.cn/
Tel: 0854-3610675,0854-3611845
Opening Hours: 08:001-18:00
Entrance Fee: CNY50
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