Standing in northwest China's Shaanxi Provincen are the Qinling Mountains, which have been referred to as a "dragon vein" throughout history in China.

It has long been home to precious animals like the golden snub-nosed monkey and the crested ibis, as well as endemic plant species like the China larch.

Check out the time-lapse video of the stunning landscapes in the Qinling Mountains by CGTN Nature's film crew.

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