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Tangjiahe Nature Reserve
The Tangjiahe Nature Reserve established in 1978 covers an area of 400 square kilometres, including 170 square kilometres of forests. This nature reserve is located in Qingchuan County on the northwestern edge of
Sichuan Basin, on the southern slope of the Motian Ridge and the northwest of Longmen Mountain. The complicated terrain inclines from northwest to southeast. The Motian Ridge in the north stands 3,000 metres above sea level,
the Dacaoping in the northwest has an elevation of 3,837 metres while the area in the valley is 1,500 metres or less above sea level.
Giant Pandas In The Nature Reserve, Scientific Research For Giant Pandas
The giant pandas in this reserve are in a great number and concentrated in the areas with an elevation of 1,700 - 3000 metres. These areas abound in arrow bamboo resources and provide rich food and a good living
environment for giant pandas. Also the area boasts Baixiongping Ecological Observation Station, the world known second open observation station for giant pandas. The Tangjiahe Nature Reserve has a great value in the protection
and scientific research for giant pandas and related education.
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