Yachang Orchid National Nature Reserve
雅长兰科植物国家级自然保护区
China's first national-level nature reserve focused on orchid conservation, where wild orchids can be seen in spring.
Yachang Orchid National Nature Reserve is in western Leye County, around Yachang Township. It is China's first national-level reserve dedicated mainly to the protection of orchids. More than a hundred orchid species have been recorded here, including leafy slipper orchids and Malipo slipper orchids. The reserve has an orchid display garden and a science museum, and wild orchids can be seen during the spring flowering season.
The core zone is closed to the public, so visits focus on the display areas. Contact the reserve in advance to check opening conditions. It is about 35 km from the county seat along mountain roads.
Opening hours
Subject to reserve announcements