Located in Gansu Province, China, Baishuijiang Biosphere Reserve was designated by UNESCO in 2000. It is one of the most intact forest ecosystems and richest areas of biodiversity in northwestern China. Known as the "Green Treasure at the Eastern Edge of the Min Mountains," Baishuijiang plays a vital ecological role.

About 1.6 times the size of Hong Kong, the reserve is 87.3% forested. It features alpine meadows, fir forests, broadleaf woods, and tea fields, with scenery that changes through the seasons.

Baishuijiang is the largest single giant panda reserve in China, home to the most pristine and complete panda habitat in the country. It shelters 110 wild giant pandas—the highest number among all panda reserves nationwide.

Beyond giant pandas, the reserve hosts many rare species—540 vertebrates, 2,136 insects, 2,847 seed plants, plus many ferns and mosses. Species like the golden snub-nosed monkey, Sichuan takin, Chinese yew, and dove tree thrive here.

Beyond its ecological value, Baishuijiang stands as a model of human–nature harmony. Tens of thousands of residents live alongside giant pandas, achieving mutual benefit through community-based conservation, panda rescue, ecological education, and cultural heritage preservation.