subject: Get Closer to Nature in Tianjin's Mount Baxian National Nature Reserve [print this page] Get Closer to Nature in Tianjin's Mount Baxian National Nature Reserve
A rarity even within its own scenic landscapes the Mountain Baxian National Nature Reserve is a natural sanctuary that is as expansive as its seamless boundaries. Located in the north of China and steeped in folklore and local legend it is believed that the idyllic terrains of the reserve once captivated eight fairies who were so enchanted by the venue that they stopped over for a drink of water by a rock. This rock was later dubbed "Baxian (eight fairies) Table" and the landscapes surrounding it, Mount Baxian. In fact scientists and researchers believe that Mount Baxian is theXishuang Banna found in Chinese folklore especially since such forest terrains are a topographical and geographical oddity in the northern region of China.
Ideally positioned on the southern incline of Yanshan Mountain northeast of Jixian County in Tianjin the sanctuary is also located beside Cuiping Lake to the south with Wuling Mountain to its north. Facing the Qing Dynasty's Easter Royal Tombs in the east with breathtaking Huangya Guan Great Wall to the west, the reserve is located within a virtual triangle shaped by Xinglong County, Ji County and Zunhun County. Mainly accessible via Jixian County, the reserve is a captivating point of interest for all naturalists and nature lovers.
Renowned for its never-ending mountain peaks and innumerable ridges, the Mountain Baxian National Nature Reserve is situated in an area that is elevated 900 meters above sea level. Complete with steep furrows and ghylls, the peak also houses a Tianjin Cricket Cage located within the reserve. At a height of nearly 1047m, the peak is just one of the highlights within this picturesque enclave that boasts flora and fauna varieties. Locally known as the Green Kingdom, it is important to note that almost 95% of the reserve is covered with forest landscapes lined with towering tree tops and dense forest foliage.
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