Shennongjia is located in the western Hubei, covering an area of over 3,000 square kilometres. The special terrain there creates a warm and humid climate, making it a paradise for plants and animals at the meeting point of North and South China.

Known as the Oriental Natural Botanic Garden and a natural gene bank for biological species, it shelters some of the world's rarest and most endangered plants and animals, such as Chinese dove trees, South China Tigers, white bears and white snakes.

The administrative status of Shennongjia is rather unique, in that it is the only county-level administrative unit of the People's Republic of China that is designated a "forestry district" , rather than a more usual county or county-level city.

Shennongjia is considered a sacred green land where primitive natural ecology is well preserved. In 1986, with the approval of the State Council, Shennongjia became the National Nature Reserve of Forests and Wild Animal Species. In 1990, UNESCO accepted it into the Protection Plan for Man and Nature.

The tourist resources there provide an array of attractions, ranging from primitive forests, mountains and valleys, to waterfalls, rare plants and animals and the mysterious "wild men." Scientific research, study, adventure, sightseeing, skiing and snow sports are all reasons to visit there.

There are over 20 major scenic spots in Shennongjia, including Fengjingya, Hongping Valley, Shennong Top, Source of Fragrant Brook and Dajiu Lake.

However, you should pay attention to the weather if you arrive here. It‘s usually very cold in the night, so you‘d better pack more clothes; wear boots and trousers in the forest so that you can prevent bites from mosquitoes and other insects.