The Difference of Natural Tourism Resources between North and South in China

there are significant differences in natural tourism resources between the north and the south of China. The south is dominated by waterscapes, while the north has diverse mountain landscapes.

the southern region is rich in water resources, such as numerous rivers and lakes and abundant fresh water resources. For example, four of the five largest freshwater lakes in China are located in the southern region, and the natural aquatic products caught in the lakes alone account for 2% of the national freshwater catch. This provides a large number of aquatic animals and plant resources for the southern region, as well as habitats for waterfowl and other animals, such as giant net fishing in Taihu Lake and Fuhe Wetland.

in contrast, the northern region has a variety of mountain landscapes. For example, in tropical rainforests and monsoon forest, the height of trees can reach 5-6 meters, which is equivalent to the height of more than 2 floors, forming rich layers from crown to undergrowth, providing living space for more species, thus forming a complex ecosystem.

In addition, there are many kinds of arboreal creatures in the forest, especially primates with flexible limbs and developed brains. For example, Yunnan golden monkey is a species that lives in subtropical high mountains. These characteristics also add features to the natural tourism resources in the northern region.

generally speaking, the natural tourism resources in the north and south of China have their own characteristics. The south is dominated by waterscape, while the north is dominated by mountain landscape. Both of them have their own characteristics, providing tourists with a variety of travel experiences.