2018 United Nations List of Protected Areas of China

Information extracted from the July 2018 WDPA release

This list was compiled from data based on the July 2018 version of the WDPA. In addition to protected areas with spatial data in the WDPA, the 2018 version of the UN List includes sites for which no spatial data is available but which have been provided by the relevant country. Management effectiveness information is extracted from GD-PAME. Both databases are updated and released via www.protectedplanet.net on a monthly basis. The depiction and use of boundaries and related data shown on maps are not guaranteed to be error free nor do they necessarily imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
Designation Type/ Designation in English / Name of Protected Areas Status Year of designation Area (km2) IUCN category PAME methodology Year of PAME assessment
International
Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance
Anhui Shengjin Lake National Nature Reserve Designated 2015 333.40 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Bitahai Wetland Designated 2004 19.85 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Chongming Dongtan Nature Reserve, Shanghai Designated 2002 326.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Dafeng National Nature Reserve Designated 2002 780.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Dalai Lake National Nature Reserve, Inner Mongolia Designated 2002 7400.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Dalian National Spotted Seal Nature Reserve Designated 2002 117.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Dashanbao Designated 2004 59.58 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Dong dongting hu Designated 1992 1900.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Dongfanghong Wetland National Nature Reserve Designated 2013 315.38 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Dongzhaigang Designated 1992 54.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Eerduosi National Nature Reserve Designated 2002 76.80 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Eling Lake Designated 2004 659.07 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Fujian Zhangjiangkou National Mangrove Nature Reserve Designated 2008 23.58 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Gansu Gahai Wetlands Nature Reserve Designated 2011 2474.31 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Guangdong Haifeng Wetlands Designated 2008 115.91 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Guangdong Nanpeng Archipelago Wetlands Designated 2015 356.79 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Guangxi Beilun Estuary National Nature Reserve Designated 2008 30.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Hangzhou Xixi Wetlands Designated 2009 3.25 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Heilongjiang Nanweng River National Nature Reserve Designated 2011 2295.23 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Heilongjiang Qixing River National Nature Reserve Designated 2011 200.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Heilongjiang Zhenbaodao Wetland National Nature Reserve Designated 2011 443.64 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Honghe National Nature Reserve Designated 2002 218.36 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Hubei Chen Lake Wetland Nature Reserve Designated 2013 115.79 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Hubei Dajiu Lake Wetland Designated 2013 93.20 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Hubei Honghu Wetlands Designated 2008 434.50 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Huidong Harbor Sea Turtle National Nature Reserve Designated 2002 4.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Jilin Momoge National Nature Reserve Designated 2013 1440.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Lashihai Wetland Designated 2004 35.60 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Mai Po Marshes & Inner Deep Bay Designated 1995 15.40 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Maidika Designated 2004 434.96 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Mapangyong Cuo Designated 2004 737.82 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Nan Dongting Wetland & Waterfowl Reserve Designated 2002 3360.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Napahai Wetland Designated 2004 20.83 Not Reported Birdlife IBA 2008
Niaodao Designated 1992 536.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Poyanghu Designated 1992 224.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
San Jiang National Nature Reserve Designated 2002 1644.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Shandong Yellow River Delta Wetland Designated 2013 959.50 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Shanghai Yangtze Estuarine Wetland Nature Reserve for Chinese Sturgeon Designated 2008 37.60 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Shankou Mangrove Nature Reserve Designated 2002 40.00 Not Reported METT 2009
Shuangtai Estuary Designated 2004 1280.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Sichuan Ruoergai Wetland National Nature Reserve Designated 2008 1665.70 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Xi Dongting Lake Designated 2002 350.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Xianghai Designated 1992 1054.67 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Xingkai Lake National Nature Reserve Designated 2002 2224.88 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Yancheng National Nature Reserve Designated 2002 4530.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Zhaling Lake Designated 2004 649.20 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Zhalong Designated 1992 2100.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Zhangye Heihe Wetland National Nature Reserve Designated 2015 411.65 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Zhanjiang Mangrove National Nature Reserve Designated 2002 202.79 Not Reported Not Reported 0
UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve
Baishuijiang Designated 2000 2137.50 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Baotianman Designated 2001 909.50 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Bogeda Designated 1990 1286.90 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Changbaishan Designated 1979 1964.65 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Chebaling Designated 2007 25.12 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Dalai Lake Designated 2002 14800.00 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Dinghushan Designated 1979 11.33 Not Applicable GOBI Survey 2006
Fanjingshan Designated 1986 383.00 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Fenglin Designated 1997 283.53 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Foping Designated 2004 103.26 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Gaoligong Mountain Designated 2000 2935.64 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Huanglong Designated 2000 1380.00 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Jiuzhaigou Valley Designated 1997 1060.90 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Mao er Mountain Designated 2011 77.59 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Maolan Designated 1996 213.30 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Nanji Islands Designated 1998 206.29 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Qomolangma Designated 2004 18235.91 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Saihan Wula Designated 2001 1005.06 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Shanku Mangrove Designated 2000 80.00 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Shennongjia Designated 1990 704.67 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Tianmushan Designated 1996 42.84 Not Applicable GOBI Survey 2006
Wolong Nature Reserve Designated 1979 2000.00 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Wudalianchi Designated 2003 1060.00 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Wuyishan Designated 1987 565.27 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Xilin Gol Natural Steppe Protected Area Designated 1987 10774.50 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Xingkai Lake Designated 2007 400.51 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Xishuangbanna Designated 1993 2417.00 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Yading Designated 2003 3815.06 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Yancheng Designated 1992 2800.00 Not Applicable GOBI Survey 2006
World Heritage Site (natural or mixed)
Chengjiang Fossil Site Inscribed 2012 5.12 Not Applicable WHA Outlook Report 2014
China Danxia Inscribed 2010 821.51 Not Applicable WHA Outlook Report 2014
Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area Inscribed 1992 700.00 Not Applicable WHA Outlook Report 2014
Hubei Shennongjia Inscribed 2016 733.18 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Inscribed 1992 720.00 Not Applicable WHA Outlook Report 2014
Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area Inscribed 1996 154.00 Not Applicable WHA Outlook Report 2014
Mount Huangshan Inscribed 1990 154.00 Not Applicable WHA Outlook Report 2014
Mount Sanqingshan National Park Inscribed 2008 229.50 Not Applicable WHA Outlook Report 2014
Mount Taishan Inscribed 1987 250.00 Not Applicable WHA Outlook Report 2014
Mount Wuyi Inscribed 1999 999.75 Not Applicable WHA Outlook Report 2014
Qinghai Hoh Xil Inscribed 2017 37356.32 Not Applicable Not Reported 0
Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries - Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains Inscribed 2006 9245.00 Not Applicable WHA Outlook Report 2014
South China Karst Inscribed 2007 971.25 Not Applicable WHA Outlook Report 2014
Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas Inscribed 2003 9777.21 Not Applicable WHA Outlook Report 2014
Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area Inscribed 1992 264.00 Not Applicable WHA Outlook Report 2014
Xinjiang Tianshan Inscribed 2013 6068.33 Not Applicable WHA Outlook Report 2014
National
Country Park
Aberdeen Designated 1977 4.23 V Not Reported 0
Clear Water Bay Designated 1979 6.15 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Kam Shan Designated 1977 3.37 V Not Reported 0
Kiu Tsui Designated 1979 1.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Lam Tsuen Designated 1979 15.20 V Not Reported 0
Lantau North Designated 1978 22.00 V Not Reported 0
Lantau South Designated 1978 56.40 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Lion Rock Designated 1977 5.57 V Not Reported 0
Lung Fu Shan Designated 0 0.47 V Not Reported 0
Ma On Shan Designated 1979 22.80 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Pat Sin Leng Designated 1978 31.25 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Plover Cove Designated 1978 45.94 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Plover Cove (Extension) Designated 1979 6.30 V Not Reported 0
Pok Fu Lam Designated 1979 2.70 V Not Reported 0
Sai Kung East Designated 1978 44.77 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Sai Kung West Designated 1978 30.00 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Sai Kung West (wan Tsai Extension) Designated 1996 1.23 V Not Reported 0
Shek O Designated 1979 7.01 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Shing Mun Designated 1977 14.00 V Not Reported 0
Tai Lam Designated 1979 53.70 V Not Reported 0
Tai Mo Shan Designated 1979 14.40 V Not Reported 0
Tai Tam Designated 1977 13.15 V Not Reported 0
Tai Tam (Quarry Bay Extension) Designated 1979 2.70 V Not Reported 0
Marine Park
Hoi Ha Wan Designated 1996 2.60 V Not Reported 0
Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Designated 1996 12.00 V Not Reported 0
Tung Ping Chau Designated 2001 2.70 V Not Reported 0
Yan Chau Tong Designated 1996 6.80 V Not Reported 0
Marine Reserve
Cape D'Aguilar Designated 1996 0.20 IV Not Reported 0
Nature Reserve
Xianggangyuanlang Designated 1976 7.10 V Not Reported 0
Protected Area
Wuliangsuhainiaolei Designated 1985 600.00 IV Not Reported 0
Restricted Area
Mai Po Marshes (Inner Deep Bay) Designated 1996 8.07 IV Not Reported 0
Sham Wan Designated 0 0.00 IV Not Reported 0
Yim Tso Ha Egretry Designated 1975 0.01 IV Not Reported 0
Scenic Area
Dianchi Designated 1981 2290.00 VI Not Reported 0
Em Ei Shan Designated 1982 154.00 VI Not Reported 0
Gui Ping West Hill Designated 0 2000.00 VI Not Reported 0
Huang Guo Shu Pu Bu Designated 1980 115.00 VI Not Reported 0
Huang Long Designated 1982 700.00 VI Not Reported 0
Huang Shan Designated 1982 154.00 VI Not Reported 0
Jin Zhai Gou Designated 1982 720.00 VI Not Reported 0
Lincanglancangjiang Designated 1999 1821.68 VI Not Reported 0
Qingyuanshan Designated 1996 47.90 VI Not Reported 0
Shilin (Yunnan) Designated 1981 350.00 VI Not Reported 0
Songhua Hu Designated 0 700.00 VI Not Reported 0
Tai Shan Designated 0 0.00 VI Not Reported 0
Tailaoshan Designated 1997 177.53 VI Not Reported 0
Tian Tai Shan Designated 1985 105.00 VI Not Reported 0
Wu Ling Yuan Designated 1988 264.00 VI Not Reported 0
Wu Yang He Designated 1987 400.00 VI Not Reported 0
Wudangshan Designated 1990 795.23 VI Not Reported 0
Zhi Jin Shan Dong Designated 1987 450.00 VI Not Reported 0
Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
A Chau Designated 1985 0.04 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Beacon Hill Designated 1979 0.55 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Bluff Island and Basalt Island Designated 1979 1.47 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Castle Peak Designated 1980 0.76 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Centre Island Designated 1982 0.03 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Chiu Keng Tam Designated 1979 0.03 Not Reported Not Reported 0
D'Aguilar Peninsula Designated 1975 0.05 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Fung Yuen Valley Designated 1980 0.43 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Ho Chung Valley Designated 1979 3.95 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Hoi Ha Wan Designated 1989 2.78 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Hok Tsui (Cape d'Aguilar) Designated 1990 0.32 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Inner Deep Bay Designated 1986 22.35 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Kat O Chau Designated 1979 0.23 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Kei Ling Ha Mangal Designated 1994 0.48 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Lai Chi Chong Designated 1985 0.05 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Lai Chi Wo Beach Designated 1979 0.11 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Lantau Peak Designated 1980 1.16 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Lin Ma Hang Lead Mines Designated 1994 0.10 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Lung Kwu Chau, Tree Island and Sha Chau Designated 1979 0.84 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Ma On Shan Designated 1976 1.18 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Mai Po Village Designated 1979 0.05 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Man Cheung Po Designated 1980 0.29 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Mau Ping Designated 1979 0.04 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Nai Chung Coast Designated 1982 0.02 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Nam Fung Road Woodland Designated 1993 0.08 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Ninepin Group Designated 1979 0.45 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Pak Nai Designated 1980 0.16 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Pak Sha Wan Peninsula Designated 1979 1.19 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Pak Tai To Yan Designated 1979 0.32 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Pat Sin Range Designated 1980 15.05 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Ping Chau Designated 1979 1.11 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Pok Fu Lam Reservoir Catchment Area Designated 1979 2.17 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Pok To Yan and Por Kai Shan Designated 1994 0.76 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Port Island Designated 1979 0.47 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Sam Mun Tsai Egretry Designated 1994 0.01 Not Reported Not Reported 0
San Tau Beach Designated 1994 0.03 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Sham Chung Coast Designated 1985 0.26 Not Reported Not Reported 0
She Shan Fung Shui Woodland Designated 1975 0.06 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Shing Mun Fung Shui Woodland Designated 1975 0.06 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Shuen Wan Egretry Designated 1994 0.02 Not Reported Not Reported 0
South Lamma Island Designated 1980 3.45 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Sunset Peak Designated 1976 3.31 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Tai Long Bay Designated 1979 0.02 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Tai Mo Shan Designated 1980 0.95 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Tai Mo Shan Montane Scrub Forest Designated 1975 1.30 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Tai Po Egretry Designated 1994 0.01 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Tai Tam Harbour (Inner Bay) Designated 1975 0.16 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Tai Tam Reservoir Catchment Area Designated 1979 12.43 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Ting Kok Designated 1985 0.38 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Tolo Channel (Northern Coast) Designated 1982 12.87 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Tseng Tau Coast Designated 1994 0.04 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Tsim Bei Tsui Designated 1985 0.02 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Tsim Bei Tsui Egretry Designated 1989 0.05 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Tsing Shan Tsuen Designated 1976 0.01 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Yim Tin Tsai and Ma Shi Chau Designated 1982 0.54 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Yim Tso Ha Egretry Designated 1975 0.01 Not Reported Not Reported 0
Special Area
Kat O Chau Designated 1979 0.24 IV Not Reported 0
Specially Protected Area
Chiu Keng Tam Designated 1980 0.08 IV Not Reported 0
Lantau Peak Designated 1980 1.16 IV Not Reported 0
Ma On Shan Designated 1980 0.55 IV Not Reported 0
Mai Shi Chau Designated 0 0.61 IV Not Reported 0
Ng Tung Chai Designated 1980 1.28 IV Not Reported 0
Pak Tai To Yan Designated 1980 0.32 IV Not Reported 0
Pat Sin Range Designated 1980 1.28 IV Not Reported 0
Pok Fu Lam Designated 1980 1.55 IV Not Reported 0
Shing Mun Fung Shui Woodland Designated 1977 0.06 IV Not Reported 0
Sunset Peak Designated 1980 3.70 IV Not Reported 0
Tai Mo Shan Montane Scrub Forest Designated 1977 1.30 IV Not Reported 0
Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve Designated 1977 4.60 IV Not Reported 0
Tsiu Hang Designated 1987 0.24 IV Not Reported 0
Tung Lung Fort Designated 1979 0.03 IV Not Reported 0