8. Maolan Karst Virgin Forest in Libo county, Guizhou Province

 

 

The Maolan Karst located in Libo of southern Guizhou Province; the reserve is covered by a lush virgin forest and  the largest subtropical virgin forest in China.It covers an area of over 130 square kilometers with forest coverage of 91.59 percent. Over 500 kinds of trees can be found in the forest, including ginkgo and Chinese tulip trees. Wild animals such as macaques, South China tigers and bears also live in the forest. There are also waterfalls, karst caves and lakes in the area.

 

There are more than 2,000 species found in the reserve and these include some 40 new plant species. The reserve features the perfect blend of Karst sceneries and lush green forest. You will so charmed by the Karst peak-clusters, funnels and depressions, covered with primeval vegetation.