The Shennongjia District in north-western Hubei has the wildest scenery in the province. With heavily forested mountains reaching over 3,000 meters, the area is famous for the sightings of wild creatures. The whole area occupies 3,250 square kilometers, with an altitude of more than 1,000 meters above sea level. There are 6 mountain peaks, which are higher than 3,000 meters above sea level. In this area grow various plants and wild animals, which are rarely found in other parts of the world.