- Wuyi Shan
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Woo-e-shan, or Bohea Hills, Province of Fo-kien. (Drawn by Thomas Allom, 1843)
Wuyi Shan (also known as Bohea Hills in earlier Western documents) is a protected area in Fujian Province, China. It lies around 27°40′N 117°45′E / 27.667°N 117.75°E on mountainous terrain near Wuyishan City. Its official zones of protection are Wuyi Shan Nature Reserve and Wuyi Shan Scenic and Historical Interest Area.
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Geology and relief
Bedrock lithology at Wuyi Shan is dominated by tuff, rhyolite, and granite in the western part. Red sandstone is common farther east. The elevation ranges from 200 m (656 ft) to 2,158 m (7,080 ft). The terrain is rugged with cliffs and high peaks.
Climate and vegetation
Lower elevations have a humid subtropical climate with mean annual temperature around 18°C (64°F) and mean annual precipitation of at least 220 cm (86.6 in). Cooler, wetter conditions prevail at higher altitudes and winters can be snowy on the highest peaks. Broadleaf evergreen forests dominate the lower elevations; their tree species yield to deciduous and needleleaf evergreen trees at higher elevations.
Fauna
Animal life at Wuyi Shan is diverse, with many rare species. Tiger, leopard and clouded leopard are among the 71 species of mammal on record. There are at least 256 bird species, 73 reptile species, 35 amphibian species and 40 fish species. Insect species number not less than 4,635.
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