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Qianjiangyuan National Park
Qianjiangyuan National Park is a national park in China, established in 2016, covering 252 km² (97 sq mi). It is the #8 largest of China's 38 national parks.
- Area
- 252 km²
- Established
- 2016
- IUCN
- II: National Park
More about Qianjiangyuan National Park
Qianjiangyuan National Park is one of 38 national parks in China. It covers 252 km² (25,200 ha) — about 2.4 times the size of Paris, making it the #8 largest national park in China (0.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2016, 10 years ago — the first national parks in China date back to 1978. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Qianjiangyuan National Park?
252 km² — about 25,200 hectares or 97 square miles.
When was Qianjiangyuan National Park established?
In 2016 — 10 years ago.
What protection category is Qianjiangyuan National Park?
It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.
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