Exploring and protecting China's wild places
China's national parks
You may be surprised to learn that China's national parks system was officially established quite recently - in 2021! The national parks system was created to improve conservation and consolidate management of protected areas, and also to share China's most beautiful scenery and biodiverse regions with the world.
Who we are
We are a diverse group of researchers, outdoors guides, former NGO workers, policy analysts, and photographers. Some of us hail from the Tibetan Plateau, some from from China's large cities, and some from outside the country. We are brought together by a shared mission: to explore and to protect China's wild places. We develop tourism routes in China's national parks that have minimal impact on the environment, primarily benefit local communities, and share some of China's unique scenery and biodiversity with the world.
Awards and recognitions
Our work has been recognized and awarded by governments, foundations, and private grant-giving organizations:
China Forestry Industry Federation - Natural and Practical Education Branch
Award: National Park Pioneer Project Award
Qinghai Province Rural and Rural Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
Award: Startup Group - First Place
For: Yunjoy Nature’s “Our National Parks - Exploring Eco-tourism Models Project”
Paulson Institute
Award: Sustainable Development Award - Conservation Category Top 10
For: Yunjoy Nature “Three-River-Source National Park Yellow River Source Region Franchising Pilot”
Ford Environmental Awards
Award: Most Popular Eco-tourism Route Award
For: Yunjoy Nature’s “From the mountains to the seas - Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park and Protected Area Ecological Experience and Nature Education Project”
Award: Annual Excellence Award
For: Yunjoy Nature’s “Three-River-Source National Park Yellow River Source Region Eco-tourism and Environmental Education Project”
Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology Foundation (SEE Foundation)
Award: Funding from the SEE Foundation Green Home Plan (“创绿家计划”)
