Wulipo Nature Reserve in Southwest China was accepted as a World Heritage site on Wednesday by the World Heritage Committee at a meeting in Fuzhou, capital city of Fujian Province. (Photos: People's Daily online; compiled by Chen Siwei)

The 353-square kilometer reserve is in Wushan county of Chongqing municipality.

Wulipo's rich biodiversity includes 447 types of wild terrestrial vertebrates and thousands of plant species, including those that are endangered.

The application for World Heritage status was launched in 2017.

Wulipo's successful listing has implications for regional sustainable development.

Wulipo's rich biodiversity includes 447 types of wild terrestrial vertebrates and thousands of plant species, including those that are endangered.