Xiaozhaizigou Scenic Area

Xiaozhaizigou Scenic Area

Xiaozhaizigou Scenic Area The Xiaozhaizigou Nature Reserve in Qingpian Qiang-Tibetan Township, Beichuan County, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province, covers an area of 450 square kilometers. It is one of the best-preserved natural areas in Asia and also boasts the most well-maintained forest ecosystem at the same latitude in the world. The terrain here meanders and twists, with elevation differences in the gullies reaching up to 3,219 meters. The valley is home to over 1,600 species of subtropical, moist, cold temperate, and sub-frigid zone plants, as well as more than 200 species of vertebrates. Among them are 12 Class I protected animals such as the giant panda, golden snub-nosed monkey, antelope, and Lady Amherst’s pheasant, along with nearly 100 rare and endangered species including dove trees, yews, and fragrant trees. Experts have praised it as a rare gene pool of biodiversity.

The Xiaozhaizigou Nature Reserve is divided into several valleys, including Xiaozhaizigou, Lingbinggou, Mozigou, Waxigou, and Liligou, each with distinct scenery and unique landscapes.

Qingpian Township: A township under the jurisdiction of Beichuan County. In 1935, Mawo Township and Zangqu Township were established here. In 1952, Mawo Tibetan Autonomous Township was formed, which was renamed JianShe Tibetan Township in 1956, then changed to a commune in 1958. In 1981, it was re-established as an ethnic township, and in 1984, it became Qingpian Qiang-Tibetan Township. Located in the northwest of the county, it is 47.5 kilometers from the county seat. Covering an area of 562 square kilometers, it has a population of 4,000. The road from Badi to the Qingpian River Forestry Bureau of Mianyang City runs through the township. It administers six village committees: Anmian, Xina, Gaofeng, Chawan, Shangwu, and Zhenghe. Local enterprises include forestry, hydropower, and metallurgy. The main agricultural products are... More details about Qingpian Township++