National Parks of China. The People's Republic of China has 5 national parks, which are announced by the President of China and administered by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. [1] The first designation list of national parks was released on October 12, 2021.

From the gravity-defying rock formations in Zhangjiajie to the tranquil multicolored lakes of Jiuzhaigou, the national parks of China offer a unique combination of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Explore the country’s most representative national parks, discovering their flora, fauna, and the experiences you can enjoy in each one.

As China recently announced details of five new national parks, the Institute for National Parks of Tsinghua University sums up six unique features: the first is that the construction of national parks in China is carried out in the context of eco-civilization that is different from industrial civilizations.

As a large country with rich biodiversity, China now begins to establish its first five national parks, with a total of about 50 planned for the future, and to form a national-park-centric protected-area system.

China, a country of immense geographic diversity and cultural heritage, is home to 5 officially recognized national parks as part of a relatively new national park system established in 2021. These parks showcase some of the most breathtaking landscapes and rare ecosystems in the world, highlighting the country’s efforts to preserve its ...