Date: 04/01/2026
China’s natural heritage is rich and diverse. Yellow River and Yangtze River forms the cradle of Chinese civilization. The country has famous mountains and rivers, sheer cliffs and strange-looking rocks, beautiful Karst caves and large sinkholes, vast forests and rare species. For example, the pines and rocks in Huangshan, the peaks and valleys in Zhangjiajie, the Turquoise pools and waterfalls in Jiuzhaigou, the magnificent Yangtze River and majestic Three Gorges, the picturesque river in Guilin and lush hills in Yangshuo, the emerald lake and willow trees in West Lake, and the giant panda habitat in Sichuan. All together, they constitute a unique natural tapestry of the nation.
In this section (natural heritage section), you can explore the maps and the following stories:
Natural Heritage sites – All the World Natural Heritage sites in China.
Yangtze River – Map and cities along the Yangtze River and its estuary.
Yellow River – Map and cities along the Yellow River and its estuary.
Breathtaking views of China from above
12 different places in China for each month
Flying over the fairyland in Hunan
