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Overview of Zhashui County, Shaanxi, China

Zhashui County is located in the southeastern part of Shaanxi Province, China, under Shangluo City, at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains, and is a mountainous county known for its ecotourism and natural resources. It has a total area of about 2,332 square kilometers and a population of about 160,000 people. The county is named after the abundance of Quercus trees and has a forest coverage of over 78%, making it a national ecological demonstration area and the core area of the Qinling National Forest Park.

Natural Resources and Ecological Characteristics

Zhashui County has famous scenic spots such as Niubieliang National Nature Reserve and Zhashui Cave, of which Zhashui Cave is known as the "Wonders of the North" and is a typical karst landscape. Zhujiawan Village was selected as "China's Most Beautiful Leisure Village", and Qianyou River Source Wetland was listed as an important wetland in Shaanxi Province. The area is rich in traditional Chinese medicines and green agricultural products, and is a key area of biodiversity in the Qinba Mountain area.

Transportation and Economy

The Xikang Railway and Baomao Expressway run through the whole area, and it is only an hour's drive from Xi'an, which is known as the "South Garden of Xi'an". The economy is based on eco-tourism and specialty agriculture, focusing on the development of fungus, Chinese herbal medicine planting and leisure and recreation industries. Zhashui fungus has been recognized as a national geographical indication product, and in 2020, it received national attention for being a model of "small fungus and big industry".

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