Where is Baotianman?

Baotianman belongs to the famous Nanyang River Waterfall Scenic Area.

The magical Baotianman is magnificent and boundless. She is famous in the Central Plains for its virgin forests and numerous wildlife. It has become the region with the most complete ecological structure at the same latitude and the distribution center of biodiversity in Henan Province, and is known as a pearl of Zhongzhou and a natural treasure house of species.

Baotianman, one of the 2 1 world biosphere reserves in China and the only one in Henan Province, is located in neixiang county, the west of Nanyang Basin at the southern foot of Funiu Mountain in Zhongzhou, with an altitude of 500- 1.845 meters and a total area of 1.000 square kilometers.

200 1 16 On February 5th, China National Committee of Man and Biosphere Program of UNESCO held an awarding ceremony in the Great Hall of the People, announcing that Baotianman in neixiang county was recognized as a world biosphere reserve.

Baotianman Nature Reserve has a unique geographical position, which is located in the transition zone from warm temperate zone to north subtropical zone and the transition zone from the second step to the third step. It is the only watershed of Yangtze River, Yellow River and Huaihe River in China, and the most complete natural comprehensive gene bank in Central China. The comprehensive forest ecosystem in the transitional zone has been protected, with 3 1 species of rare plants and more than 50 species of rare animals under special state protection, including 2,879 species of higher plants, 2 13 species of birds, 62 species of mammals, 4 species of amphibians, 3 1 species of reptiles and 67 species of fish. In addition, Baotianman Nature Reserve is rich in natural resources and development potential, and has established a sustainable ecological protection mechanism. The Natural History Museum was established, and 12387 biological specimens were collected and preserved.

Over the years, Neixiang has invested a lot of manpower, material resources and financial resources, implemented strict management measures, actively carried out biodiversity protection, and intensified scientific research in Baotianman Nature Reserve, which has developed into a biodiversity protection base, a scientific research base and a demonstration base for promoting community development in Henan Province, well protecting this green pure land in Zhongzhou.

Since 200 1, neixiang county has seized the opportunity of Baotianman's access to the world biosphere reserve, national geological park and other gold-lettered signboards, boldly changed its concept, implemented the strategy of promoting protection through tourism and promoting development through opening up, developed Baotianman's tourism and improved the supporting facilities of scenic spots, and built the Baotianman Natural Museum with the largest area and the largest variety of specimens in the province. In order to deal with the relationship between protection and development, the county hired experts to carry out planning and construction, and restricted the development scope to the experimental area by local laws and regulations. All the facilities in Baotianman Tourist Area are finalized in strict accordance with the ecological protection principle of returning to nature and returning to nature. At present, three mature tourist loops have been developed, including waterfall route, dangerous peak route and ecological route, which can provide tourists with one-day, two-day and three-day tours. Baotianman was identified by the Henan provincial government as the leader of the tourism development of Funiu Mountain.

Baotianman is called the natural gene bank of biological species by biologists because of its unique transitional ecosystem and rich and diverse rare wild resources. At the same time, its unique natural landscape and geological landform can also be called magical, magnificent, steep rocks, towering ancient trees, beautiful lakes and waterfalls. The reserve has unique eco-tourism and geological science popularization value, and has obtained five gold-lettered signboards: Baotianman National Nature Reserve, Baotianman World Biosphere Reserve, Baotianman Forest Ecological Station of China Forest Ecosystem Positioning Research Network, Baotianman National Geopark and National Youth Science and Technology Education Base.

Baotianman has a vast forest, towering ancient trees, rare birds and animals, exotic flowers and grasses, and natural scenery dominates the wind. Strange and strange rocks can be seen everywhere in the scenic area, and the cliffs stand upright. The broom wall, shaped like a knife, rises from the valley, with peaks piercing the sky and the abyss bottomless. The looming girl building is beautiful. Gongzi crib, Yanling knife, general's cap, crossing wind cliff, hanging sword crib, hanging stone, ox heart crib, etc. are majestic and steep, like nature itself. Climb the main peak at an altitude of1830m, and you can get a panoramic view of the distance and the surrounding peaks. The colorful and charming scenery is intoxicating, which makes people fully realize the unique interest of climbing high and looking far. Below the main peak is more than 3000 hectares of virgin forest belt, which has been in the original state. The trees in the forest are self-defeating, beautiful and colorful, which makes people relaxed and happy.

Baotianman Mountain is densely forested, with streams, waterfalls and ponds all over the valley. The waterfall pools in Qixingtan and Wulongtan are very distinctive, adding a lot of charm to the scenic spot. In addition, the natural cave landscape in the scenic area is also an advantage. Tianxin Cave, Xianren Cave, Cave Group and Wind Tunnel have different postures and unique charm.

Wulongtan is located in Man Zi Mountain at the southern foot of Baotianman. It falls in a deep mountain canyon about five kilometers, and naturally forms five ponds: Huanglongtan, Chilongtan, Bailongtan, Zilongtan and Heilongtan. It is said that the pool is named after the python Jackie Chan. Black Dragon Pool is the most spectacular, with a waterfall of more than 80 meters falling straight from the cliff. The splash and deafening noise vividly show a spectacular picture of a pearl rolling screen. There are many kinds of cliffs beside the pool, and there is a towering and beautiful mountain peak at the western end, and the surrounding mountain scenery is extremely spectacular. Zilongtan is not far under the Black Dragon Pool, in the gap of the valley. It is difficult to walk on the west side, and pedestrians need to climb things to move forward. The pool is small, the valley is deep, and the water is clear, which is refreshing at first glance. The surrounding area of Bailongtan is even more steep, which is known as the first sight in the sky and makes people shudder. When you look at it, you will feel it is like a deep pool. Chilongtan Mountain is very gentle and looks mysterious. Huanglong pond at the bottom is large and deep, which is called bottomless pond. The pool scenery of Wulongtan is beautiful and wonderful, and the surrounding mountains are picturesque. There are many mountains and rivers, and the peaks are green, all kinds of trees are lush, and all kinds of strange stones are gorgeous. Wulongtan, like five pearls embedded between peaks and valleys, is secluded in the deep mountains, quiet and natural, and it is really infinite in scenery. The cooperation between Wulongtan and Baotianman in developing tourist attractions has great potential and considerable prospects.

Qixingtan scenic spot is a key tourism development plate in the southern foot of Baotianman. The scenic spot and Tianxin Cave are a tourist route. In a canyon of 10 km, the peaks are green and the cliffs stand tall, which is wonderful. Granite river bed in the valley, the river is rich and clear; Various forms of granite boulders stand in the river bed, which is very interesting. Entering the scenic spot is a 2 km suspended stone concentrated scenic spot. The mountain peaks piled by hanging stones seem to be artificially laid, but in fact they are naturally formed. Different peaks have different shapes, like animals, with strange shapes, unique craftsmanship and great appreciation. Qixingtan, the main scenic spot, is characterized by steep mountains and staggered waterfalls. Qitan River descended from seven steps on the granite mountain, and an inclined waterfall curtain was formed between each step, which fell into the deep pool. The pool is formed by granite under long-term water erosion, without miscellaneous stone impurities, quiet and flawless, unfathomable. Not far from the pool, the courtyard waterfall is surrounded by walls, and only a narrow passage connects it. The waterfall area is fan-shaped and has beautiful scenery. The waterfall is more than 80 meters high, plunging straight into the cliff valley, which is very spectacular.

Tianxin Cave is between the lonely slopes at the southern foot of Baotianman. Lonely and mountainous, the mountain is steep and the terrain is dangerous. The cave is located in the center of the cliff cutting, and the entrance is straight down, just like the heart of a mountain, so it is called Tianxin Cave. The cave is a vertical cave with a narrow mouth and a wide urn-shaped structure, which is more than 20 meters vertically downward. After entering the cave, there are two halls connected, with an area of about 8000 square meters and a wall height of 1.030 meters, which is magnificent and spacious. The colorful decorative patterns naturally formed on the cave walls are natural, simple, exquisite and ingenious, forming a major feature of the cave. The stalactites scattered in the cave are dazzling and animal-like, arranged in an orderly way, with both form and spirit. If the big one is a towering stone pillar, if the small one is exquisitely carved, if you look closely, you will see a group of myths and legends such as sending Guanyin, the seven immortals to earth, and the eight immortals crossing the sea, which are vivid and lifelike. There are many branches and forks in the cave. This cave is of considerable scale and great ornamental value. At present, the cave has been developed and become an attractive tourist landscape at the southern foot of Baotianman.

Xianren Cave is located at the foot of Dadong at the northern foot of Baotianman. The cave is next to the cliff valley, and the Songhe River flows through the caves in two alpine canyons. The terrain is quite steep and spectacular. The hole is tens of feet high. From a distance, if the giant's mouth is embedded in the stone wall, the hanging stones are wrong. Shan Lan is elegant and interesting. The cave suddenly opened, and the stone hall was tens of feet long, high and wide, which could accommodate thousands of people. From a distance, stalagmites and stalactites can be seen everywhere, exquisitely carved and freely hung, which can be described as ingenious. There are holes around the hole, and there are holes at the top of the hole. The hole is even wrong, which makes people sigh. There used to be many statues in the cave hall, especially the eighteen arhats. From the edge of the hall, there are holes that can pass through it, some climb the wall, some are narrow and wide, and sometimes there are holes and wells near the road. Thousands of holes are connected together, just like a maze. The deeper you go, the more difficult it is to walk, and the more strange it looks. The natural scenery is full of poetry and painting. Although tourists here are afraid, they can often spread their imaginary wings and gallop freely. There are still many bats living in the cave, and there are countless bats hanging upside down with their claws grasping stones. No one knows how deep this hole is so far. Annals of Nanzhao County compiled in Qing Dynasty once said: There are holes in the caves, which are getting narrower and narrower, which is beyond human power and cannot be achieved overnight. About a day, there are countless caves, and the bottom of the cave is full of slow water, so it is difficult to find its position. After passing through this big hole, there is a pool in the hole, which is deep and green, unpredictable and chilly. If the big wood crosses it like a bridge, it looks like a big hole, which looks so dense that people dare not pass by. According to legend, a long time ago, there was a maid who looked like a fairy. In order to treat her father, she caught turtles and shrimps from Song He and went into this cave. But she was misled by the fairy and eventually became immortal, so she was called the fairy cave.

The caves are across the valley from Baotianman's main peak, surrounded by fine white marble, with milk caves formed by natural weathering on the surface and flowing Song He under the caves, with beautiful natural scenery. The hole is round, the entrance is gradually spacious, sometimes narrow and sometimes wide, winding and winding, each with its own fun. It is warm all the year round in the cave, but there is no water. Sometimes it is refreshing to see dripping water hanging down. The marble on the cave wall has been weathered and eroded by running water for a long time, forming various delicate water stalactites. Some are as thin as chopsticks, and some are as thick as pillars, hanging on the cave walls, dazzling and spectacular. All kinds of milk columns are crystal clear and sparkling, which makes tourists seem to have entered the legendary Crystal Palace. Many milk columns look like immortals. People, things and animals are strange and wonderful. The length of the cave is about 1 km, and it can reach the top of the mountain. There is a hole on the top of the mountain that communicates with it. At present, the main tunnel accessible to pedestrians is about 500 meters long, and there are fork holes on both sides of the main tunnel, each with a depth of 520 meters, which is quite impressive. The main cave can enter the patio through three caves, and the patio can lead to other caves. The patio is irregular oval, with a diameter of about 30 meters and a height of over 10 meter, which is very wide. The bottom of the well, the wall of the well and the top of the well are all colorful stalactites, which are magical and beautiful and very spectacular. In the past, the patio was divided into two, and the two caves were huge in scale, and the natural scale was well preserved, which was very spectacular. On one side of the main cave, there is a vertical hole (12 meters high) leading to the lower part, and there is a spectacular cave hall below. All kinds of rusty stones and stalactites in the cave are dazzling and fascinating. The air in the cave is very refreshing, and tourists will not feel uncomfortable from any angle, which shows that the cave is connected with the outside world. Several small caves were also found around, forming a group of caves.