Liangye Mountain Nature Reserve

　　   Liangye Mountain, also known as Liangshan, is located in Wuping County at the junction of Fujian, Guangdong, and Jiangxi provinces. It lies in the northeastern part of the county, with its main peak reaching an elevation of 1,538 meters, making it the highest peak in Wuping. The mountain range belongs to the southernmost part of the Wuyi Mountain Range, covering a total area of 14,365 hectares. The reserve boasts rich animal and plant resources, with complex flora and fauna components and ancient origins. There are 370 known species of vertebrates, nearly 50 of which are under national key protection; 1,742 species of vascular plants from 789 genera and 199 families, over 20 of which are under national key protection; 938 species of insects from 193 families and 938 species, 6 of which are under national key protection; 51 species of microorganisms from 31 genera, and 122 species from 63 fungal genera. It is hailed as a "natural green gene bank."

　　   "A wildlife sanctuary."

　　   The Liangye Mountain Nature Reserve primarily protects the Southern Yew population and rare primeval forest ecosystems such as the Tsoongiodendron odorum forests and Castanopsis tibetana forests. The natural distribution area of the Southern Yew, a national first-class protected plant, spans nearly 10,000 acres. The Castanopsis tibetana forests are very well-preserved, remaining in their primitive state, covering nearly 1,000 acres.

　　   Liangye Mountain is a symbol of Wuping. The reserve was established in 1991 and approved as a provincial-level nature reserve in 1999. In December 2002, it passed the evaluation of the National Nature Reserve Evaluation Committee with unanimous approval and was officially designated as a national nature reserve by the State Council in June 2003.

　　   Liangye Mountain is rich in tourism resources. With its beautiful scenery and pristine environment, it features natural attractions such as Liangye Mountain Temple, Guzishi, Fairy Cave, Fairy Pond, Zhuma Stone, and Shuailang Stone. To the south lies the Liujia Reservoir, surrounded by roads, and there are access routes to the mountain from all four directions—east, west, south, and north—making it an ideal tourist destination.