| Wuyanling National Nature Reserve | |
| Iucn Category: | V |
| Photo Alt: | A stream in the touristic part of the reserve |
| Photo Width: | 200 |
| Map: | China |
| Map Alt: | Map of Wuyanling National Nature Reserve in eastern China |
| Relief: | yes |
| Location: | Zhejiang, China |
| Nearest City: | Wenzhou |
| Coordinates: | 27.706°N 119.675°W |
| Area: | 190.26km2 |
| Established: | 1975 |
| Url: | http://www.wyl.org.cn/ |
Wuyanling National Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Taishun County, in the southern part of Zhejiang Province. The reserve occupies a mountainous, forested area. The highest peak is Baiyun Peak, which is 1611m (5,285feet) high.[1]
BirdLife International considers Wuyanling Reserve as an Important Bird Area (IBA).[2] Birds of particular conservation value in the reserve include Cabot's tragopan, much studied in the reserve,[3] and Elliot's pheasant.[2]
A freshwater goby, Rhinogobius wuyanlingensis, has been collected from Wuyanling, described as a new species to science, and named after the reserve.[4]
The reserve's inhabitants also include the Chinese giant salamander. A specimen weighing 3.5kg (07.7lb), the largest one for a while, was observed in September 2012. This species, once common in the reserve, has greatly suffered from poaching.[5]
A small part of the reserve is developed as a touristic area; the rest of the park is not accessible to the general public. The network of trails follows two streams,[6] and since 2012, includes a paved path to the Baiyun Peak.[7] In 2012, the scenic area was rated as a 3A touristic attraction.[8]
At 1611m (5,285feet), the Baiyun Peak (Baiyunjian,) is the highest mountain in Wenzhou.[9] A paved path now leads to the top.[7]