Shen Nong Jia

cctv.com 12-10-2003 14:53

Shen Nong Jia, a natural forest resort, is situated in the middle of China. It is mountainous area that sits within the boundary of Hubei and Sichuan provinces. This lustrous cluster of deep forest, covers an area of 3,253 square kilometers, and is a combination of four townships, four villages, and one national forest park.

The Shen Nong Jia national resort was developed in 1982. China National Council Committee initiated the development, and nominated this area as a Natural Forest and Wild Animal Protection Region. The region covers about 70,000 hectares, with a grand total of over 560 types of insects, 308 species of birds, 47 kinds of fish, and 75 other forms of wild animals.

Sasquatch, or more commonly known as 'Big Foot' is the legend in this area. Sightings of this so-called hairy monster can be traced back, almost 3,000 years. 'The Clinical Phrase Book of Various Disease Surgery', published by Beijing medical dictionary, in Tibetan format, recorded that 'Big Foot', appeared in the southwest of China. Locals called it 'Snowman'

In May 1976 a total of six people said that they had spotted the legendary 'big foot' of separate occasions.

Editor:Han Ling  Source:CCTV.com