# Gaoligongshan National Nature Reserve (高黎贡山国家级自然保护区)

Nujiang (Salween River), Yunnan Province · Southwest, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Time needed:** 1–3 hours
- **Address:** Tengchong City, Yunnan Province (spanning Nujiang Prefecture and Baoshan City)
- **Getting there:** Self-driving or hiring a car is recommended
- **Good for:** Nature

## About Gaoligongshan National Nature Reserve

“Gaoligong” means “mountain of the Gaoligong family.” It is the only large area on Earth that still preserves the transition from humid tropical forest to temperate forest. Thanks to its rich diversity of plants and animals, the academic community has hailed it as the “world’s genetic bank of species.” Within the reserve grows a “World Rhododendron King” that blooms more than 40,000 flowers each year. In addition, waterfalls, flowing springs and snow-capped mountain lakes are everywhere, and its stunning scenery makes it a paradise for photographers and hikers.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 277. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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