Mount Langshan-World Natural Heritage

The glossy ibis, listed as a national key protected wild bird, was  spotted in the village of Yaoshi, Langshan Township, Xinning county while the staff of Xinning County Forestry Bureau  conducting the daily patrols.

The ibis is a large bird and a close relative of the rare bird crested ibis. It is mainly distributed in southern Eurasia, Africa, and other regions. Its population in China is extremely rare and its distribution area is very narrow. Since 2009, it has been found sporadically in China. The glossy ibis prefers to live in groups and often gather together with other ibis and egrets. They mainly feed on small invertebrates such as aquatic insects, shrimps, crustaceans, and mollusks.

The ibis is a large bird and a close relative of the rare bird crested ibis. It is mainly distributed in southern Eurasia, Africa, and other regions. Its population in China is extremely rare and its distribution area is very narrow. Since 2009, it has been found sporadically in China. The glossy ibis prefers to live in groups and often gather together with other ibis and egrets. They mainly feed on small invertebrates such as aquatic insects, shrimps, crustaceans, and mollusks.

In recent years, Xinning County has strengthened the force of  protecting the ecological environment to effectively protect key areas such as tourist attractions, wetland parks, and nature reserves. The wildlife protection staff of the Xinning County Forestry Bureau stated that the appearance of the glossy ibis indicates that the ecological protection system of Langshan mountain in Xinning county has been effectively protected, and the ecological environment is getting better and better.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, the Langshan Scenic Area in Xinning county, Hunan Province launched new cultural and tourism formats such as low altitude tourism, helping Langshan usher in the peak of tourism through various immersive experience activities. According to statistics, from September 29th to October 6th, Langshan Scenic Area received a total of 400000 tourists, a year-on-year increase of 54.28%; The ticket revenue was 5.2894 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 60.61%.

Langshan Mountain, a world natural heritage site and a national 5A level scenic area, has concentrated the essence of the landscape at different stages of Danxia landform. Red mountains, clear water, red cliffs, villages, strange peaks, strange rocks, deep valleys and idyllic gardens together form a beautiful landscape painting. Besides the traditional mountaineering tours, the Langshan Scenic Area also introduced bamboo rafting and helicopter low-flying for the tourist to better appreciate the beautiful scenery of Langshan Mountain. Shunhuangli Cultural Tourism Industrial Park has invited inheritors of intangible cultural heritage to participate in night tour programs such as the “Bonfire Party”,  allowing tourists to experience the charm of Langshan Yao family intangible cultural heritage.

During 8-day of the double-festival holiday, the Langshan Scenic Area also launched a series of warm services and preferential measures. In addition to the real name Langshan Tourism Discount Card and the Anti epidemic Warrior Changyou Card holders, all children under the age of 14, elderly people over 65 years old (including 65 years old), soldiers in active service, veterans, and disabled people can visit the four scenic spots(including Bajiao Stronghold, Tianyi Lane, Chili Peak, and Zixia Cave)for free with valid documents.

On October 4th, accompanied by the roar of the propeller’s rapid rotation, the “Langshan” B-724V helicopter took off smoothly from the Langshan Scenic Area Square, leading tourists to enjoy the beautiful Danxia scenery from a high altitude perspective, making them exclaim excitedly.

In recent years, with the diversified development of tourism and the rapid takeoff of the navigation industry and low altitude economy, low altitude tourism, a new type of travel that overlooks the beautiful scenery from high altitude by helicopter, is being favored by more and more tourists.

During the National Day holiday, the number of tourists who  choose low-flying is skyrocketing. Many of them are looking forward to admire the wonderful  Danxia  scenery in the clouds.

It is reported that each low-flying can take three passengers. According to the tourists’ preference, there are three air travel routes for them to choose, namely, 15 km experience flight, 30 km essence flight and 50 km panoramic flight. Each flight can take a panoramic view of the Danxia scenery of Langshan Mountain.

Low altitude tourism in Langshan Scenic Area can better showcase the beauty of Langshan, enrich its tourism products, enhance the tourist transportation and emergency rescue capabilities of the scenic area. It is continuously improving the experience and sense of gain for tourists, and promoting Langshan to stride forward in the new journey of building a world excellent tourism destination.