Le Parc national du mont Sanqingshan. Ce site de 22 950 ha, situé à l’extrémité ouest de la chaîne des monts Huaiyu, au nord-est de la province du Jiangxi (centre-est de la Chine) a été inscrit pour la qualité esthétique exceptionnelle de son paysage, remarquable par la présence de 48 pics et 89 colonnes de granit dont beaucoup ressemblent à des silhouettes humaines ou animales. La beauté naturelle du mont Sanqingshan, culminant à 1817 m, est rehaussée par la juxtaposition de ces formations granitiques, de la végétation et des conditions météorologiques qui créent un paysage à couper le souffle, toujours changeant avec des halos brillants sur les nuages et des arcs-en-ciel blancs. La région est soumise à une combinaison d’influences maritimes et subtropicales de mousson ; elle forme une île de forêt tempérée au-dessus du paysage subtropical qui l’entoure. Le parc comprend aussi des forêts, de nombreuses chutes d’eau, dont quelques-unes de 60 m de haut, des lacs et des sources.

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Values Mount Sanqingshan National Park displays a unique array of forested, fantastically shaped granite pillars and peaks concentrated in a relatively small area. The looming, intricate rock formations intermixed with delicate forest cover and combined with ever-shifting weather patterns create a landscape of arresting beauty. Criterion (vii): Superlative natural phenomena or natural beauty: Mount Sanqingshan’s remarkable granite rock formations combine with diverse forest, near and distant vistas, and striking meteorological effects to create a landscape of exceptional scenic quality. The most notable aspect is the concentration of fantastically shaped pillars and peaks. The natural beauty of Mount Sanqingshan also derives from the juxtaposition of its granite features with the mountain’s vegetation enhanced by meteorological conditions which create an ever-changing and arresting landscape. The access afforded by suspended walking trails in the park permits visitors to appreciate the park’s stunning scenery and enjoy its serene atmosphere. Integrity The park boundaries are appropriately drawn to protect the naturalness of the landscape and the areas required to maintain the scenic qualities of the property. The property, although relatively small, includes all of the granite peaks and pillars which provide the framework for its aesthetic values. Boundaries are accurately surveyed and demarcated. The property’s integrity is enhanced by the designation of a buffer zone that is not part of the inscribed property. Requirements for Protection and Management The property has effective legal protection, a sound planning framework and is currently well managed. The park benefits from strong government support and funding. The park’s natural resources are in good condition and threats are considered manageable. There is an effective management regime in place for the park. The key requirement is to manage the property to retain its aesthetic values, and a delicate balance will need to be maintained with the provision of visitor access. The most significant threat relates to the future increase in tourism, and careful and sensitive planning of the related infrastructure and access development is required.