Picturesque scenes of summer

( chinadaily.com.cn )

Updated: 2018-07-09

Landscapes of lakes and hills around Sanmenxia in Henan province offer an inviting escape for those who want to have a refreshing tour. The scenic spots in summer are stunning and breathtaking. Followings are a few descriptions and images of their charms.

Baotianman Natural Reserve

The Baotianman Natural Reserve is a national 4A-grade scenic spot in Neixiang county, Nanyang of Henan province. With 99.8 percent of its area covered by forest, the natural reserve is home to over 3,000 different species of rare plants, more than 210 species of terrestrial vertebrates, and over 260 species of butterflies. Often called a "China Forest Oxygen Bar", the unique natural landscape and primeval forest of the resort are indeed an escape from bustling city life.

The Baotianman Natural Reserve [Photo by Wang Tiandi/dahe.cn]

The refreshing water and breathtaking forest in the Baotianman Natural Reserve