Kunyu Mountain National Nature Reserve

The Kunyu Mountain National Nature Reserve covers 174 square kilometers of land in eastern Shandong Province, featuring dense forests and numerous mountain peaks.

The Chinese government designated Kunyu Mountain as a national nature reserve in 2008 to protect its ecological systems and native plant species.

The reserve houses multiple temples and religious structures, including Wu Ran Temple and Ma Gu Temple, reflecting the area's connection to Taoist practices.

The reserve maintains research facilities dedicated to studying and controlling harmful organisms, contributing to forest ecosystem protection and scientific advancement.

Kunyu Mountain stands as the only natural habitat for red pine trees in China, supporting over 2,200 different animal and plant species.

Location: 昆嵛镇

Website: https://kys.yantai.gov.cn/

Website: https://kys.yantai.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 37.25588,121.73311

Latest update: November 8, 2025 20:17