The Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park, nestled in the heart of Northeast China, includes apex predators, diverse flora, and intricate ecological relationships. The national park was officially established in 2021, part of the first five announced at COP15, and spans roughly ~14,000 square km.

Apex predators include the Amur (Siberian) tiger and Amur leopard. The Amur tiger's historic range used to span much of Northeast China, but has been shrinking, and they now mostly inhabit parts of Russia. Conservation efforts are being made in the national park to create suitable habitats and paths for the tiger to return to Northeast China. According to monitoring data, the national park currently has at least 27 wild Amur Tigers and 42 Amur Leopards.

Beyond the big cats, a chorus of biodiversity echoes through the park. Temperate broadleaf forests, dominated by oak, maple, and birch trees, provide crucial shelter and prey for the tigers and leopards. Along rivers and streams, willows, poplars, and reeds flourish, attracting diverse birds and mammals like the sika deer and musk deer. Grasslands and meadows are dotted throughout the park, and these grassy patches offer foraging grounds for herbivores like roe deer and rabbits, playing a vital role in the food chain.

In a typical trip, we will visit Amur tiger and leopard protection stations, join rangers in their conservation efforts, and experience the local culture in a border town between China and North Korea.