Colorful and Charming Ecological Gallery
Keketuohai is located in
the eastern section of the Altay Mountains in inland China. It boasts a
well-developed altitudinal vegetation belt with diverse types of vegetation.
Its vegetation types are divided into seven types, namely mountain coniferous
forests, mountain deciduous broadleaf forests, meadows, alpine vegetation,
hygrophilous vegetation, swamp vegetation, and shrub vegetation. It is home to
967 species of vascular plants, 205 species of lichens, 193 species of
bryophytes, 151 species of fungi, and 331 species of vertebrates. Among the
vascular plants, there are 20 species that are unique to the Altay Mountains,
one newly recorded species within China, and five newly discovered species
varieties. In addition, it has five wild plant species and 49 wild animal
species under national key protection. The diverse species of plants in
Keketuohai present different colors in various seasons. Visitors can enjoy wild
flowers all over the mountains in spring, immense green forests and expansive
grassland in summer, colorful forests in autumn, and the vast white ice and
snow world in winter. This picturesque scenery perfectly complements the
spectacular granite landform, giving a feast to the eyes.
