Explore SequoiaNational Park
Sequoia National Park in California, USA, is a spectacular reserve with giant trees that have stood the test of time for thousands of years. These giant trees have witnessed many ups and downs of life.
Spanning an impressive 1,635 square kilometers, Sequoia National Park was established on September 25, 1890, in the Sierra Nevada region of California. The park is famous for its “giant trees”, especially the towering conifers. One of the most famous trees is a conifer nearly 90 meters high, more than 11 meters in diameter, estimated to be more than 2,300 years old.
Notably, five of the world’s ten largest tree species call Sequoia National Park their home. Coming to this place, visitors feel like they are entering the world of giants, they are a small creature in this vast world. The feeling is extremely majestic.
Giant Forest is a grove of large sequoia trees, located on an undulating plateau between the Marble and Middle Forks of the Kaweah River in Sequoia National Park. This is the largest unlogged giant sequoia forest and has more distinctive large sequoia trees than any other forest. In this forest, visitors can see the effects of decades of controlled burning: open forest conditions and clumps of giant sequoia trees growing in the wake of the fires. This is where the largest living sequoia tree, the General Sherman Tree, is located.
In addition to majestic trees, the park is also a refuge for many rare wildlife species that thrive in diverse habitats.
Sequoia’s summer landscape can look dry yet captivating, while the scenery transforms into a lush, vibrant oasis during winter and spring.
The park is also famous for its fascinating network of at least 240 caves, including the enchanting Crystal Cave, famous for its stunning shape and mystical atmosphere.
These natural wonders attract approximately 1.3 million visitors each year, making Sequoia National Park a top destination for nature lovers and adventurers alike.
In recognition of its unique ecological and biological significance, Sequoia National Park was designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1976.
