武陵源風景與歷史名勝區- 中國

Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area

Location:29°19'59" N, 110°30'0" E
Criteria:N (iii)

A spectacular area stretching over more than 26,000 ha in China's Hunan Province, the site is dominated by more than 3,000 narrow sandstone pillars and peaks, many over 200 m high. Between the peaks lie ravines and gorges with streams, pools and waterfalls, some 40 caves, and two large natural bridges. In addition to the striking beauty of the landscape, the region is also noted for the fact that it is home to a number of endangered plant and animal species.

位於湖南省，面積超過260平方公里的武陵源風景及歷史名勝區，有著三千多座沙岩峰林，其中有許個都超過200公尺高。峰林間則有峽谷溪流、水潭與瀑布以及約40個石洞，還有兩座巨大的天然橋樑。除了美不勝收的景色外，此區也是許多瀕臨絕種的動植物的棲身之處。

黃石國家公園

Yellowstone National Park

Location方位:44°27'33" N, 110°49'58" W
Criteria:N (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) { 遺產類別 (vii)(viii)(ix)(x) }

The vast natural forest of Yellowstone National Park covers nearly 9,000 sq. km; 96% of the park lies in Wyoming, 3% in Montana and 1% in Idaho. Yellowstone contains half of all the world's known geothermal features, with more than 10,000 examples. It also has the world's largest concentration of geysers (more than 300 geyers, or 2/3 of all those on the planet). Established in 1872, Yellowstone is equally known for its wildlife, such as grizzly bears, wolves, bison and wapitis.

黃石國家公園成立於1872年，擁有佔地近9000平方公里的廣闊自然森林。 其中96%的土地位於懷俄明州，3%在蒙大拿州，剩下的1%則在愛達荷州。 它擁有全世界幾近一半已知的、著名的一萬多個地熱特徵地形，同時也是世界上最大的間歇泉集中地(超過300座間歇泉且佔全球間歇泉總數量的2/3)。 此外，園內的野生動物也同樣聞名於世，如大灰熊、狼、美洲野牛及美洲赤鹿等。