Rainforest park in China's Hainan becomes biodiversity hotspot for macro photographing

This undated file photo shows a Thismia tentaculata in the Wuzhishan section of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park in south China's Hainan Province. The island province of Hainan has a unique ecological environment that provides an excellent habitat for many species and serves as a biodiversity hotspot in China.

The Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, for its part, is among China's first batch of national parks, and boasts one of the country's densest, most intact, and most contiguous tropical rainforests. Straddling nine cities and counties, the park covers roughly 1/7 of the total land area of this island.

Wu Wanli is a staff member of the Wuzhishan branch of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Management Office. Though a veteran photography enthusiast, Wu did not realize until May 2024 that he was deeply charmed by macro photography.

There are exceptionally abundant creatures suitable for macro photographing in the park. Day or night, rain or shine, he could always find himself "surprised" by the "photogenic" creatures there. The macro photography practice has also brought him rich knowledge in biology. (Xinhua)

This undated file photo shows a Funaria hygrometrica in the Wuzhishan section of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park in south China's Hainan Province. The island province of Hainan has a unique ecological environment that provides an excellent habitat for many species and serves as a biodiversity hotspot in China.

The Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, for its part, is among China's first batch of national parks, and boasts one of the country's densest, most intact, and most contiguous tropical rainforests. Straddling nine cities and counties, the park covers roughly 1/7 of the total land area of this island.

Wu Wanli is a staff member of the Wuzhishan branch of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Management Office. Though a veteran photography enthusiast, Wu did not realize until May 2024 that he was deeply charmed by macro photography.

There are exceptionally abundant creatures suitable for macro photographing in the park. Day or night, rain or shine, he could always find himself "surprised" by the "photogenic" creatures there. The macro photography practice has also brought him rich knowledge in biology. (Xinhua)

Tourists visit the Wuzhishan section of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park in south China's Hainan Province on May 28, 2025. The island province of Hainan has a unique ecological environment that provides an excellent habitat for many species and serves as a biodiversity hotspot in China.

The Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, for its part, is among China's first batch of national parks, and boasts one of the country's densest, most intact, and most contiguous tropical rainforests. Straddling nine cities and counties, the park covers roughly 1/7 of the total land area of this island.

Wu Wanli is a staff member of the Wuzhishan branch of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Management Office. Though a veteran photography enthusiast, Wu did not realize until May 2024 that he was deeply charmed by macro photography.

There are exceptionally abundant creatures suitable for macro photographing in the park. Day or night, rain or shine, he could always find himself "surprised" by the "photogenic" creatures there. The macro photography practice has also brought him rich knowledge in biology. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

Wu Wanli takes photos of insects at the Wuzhishan section of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park in south China's Hainan Province, May 28, 2025. The island province of Hainan has a unique ecological environment that provides an excellent habitat for many species and serves as a biodiversity hotspot in China.

The Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, for its part, is among China's first batch of national parks, and boasts one of the country's densest, most intact, and most contiguous tropical rainforests. Straddling nine cities and counties, the park covers roughly 1/7 of the total land area of this island.

Wu Wanli is a staff member of the Wuzhishan branch of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Management Office. Though a veteran photography enthusiast, Wu did not realize until May 2024 that he was deeply charmed by macro photography.

There are exceptionally abundant creatures suitable for macro photographing in the park. Day or night, rain or shine, he could always find himself "surprised" by the "photogenic" creatures there. The macro photography practice has also brought him rich knowledge in biology. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

Tourists visit the Wuzhishan section of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park in south China's Hainan Province on May 29, 2025. The island province of Hainan has a unique ecological environment that provides an excellent habitat for many species and serves as a biodiversity hotspot in China.

The Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, for its part, is among China's first batch of national parks, and boasts one of the country's densest, most intact, and most contiguous tropical rainforests. Straddling nine cities and counties, the park covers roughly 1/7 of the total land area of this island.

Wu Wanli is a staff member of the Wuzhishan branch of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Management Office. Though a veteran photography enthusiast, Wu did not realize until May 2024 that he was deeply charmed by macro photography.

There are exceptionally abundant creatures suitable for macro photographing in the park. Day or night, rain or shine, he could always find himself "surprised" by the "photogenic" creatures there. The macro photography practice has also brought him rich knowledge in biology. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

This photo taken on May 28, 2025 shows an Armored Pricklenape in the Wuzhishan section of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park in south China's Hainan Province. The island province of Hainan has a unique ecological environment that provides an excellent habitat for many species and serves as a biodiversity hotspot in China.

The Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, for its part, is among China's first batch of national parks, and boasts one of the country's densest, most intact, and most contiguous tropical rainforests. Straddling nine cities and counties, the park covers roughly 1/7 of the total land area of this island.

Wu Wanli is a staff member of the Wuzhishan branch of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Management Office. Though a veteran photography enthusiast, Wu did not realize until May 2024 that he was deeply charmed by macro photography.

There are exceptionally abundant creatures suitable for macro photographing in the park. Day or night, rain or shine, he could always find himself "surprised" by the "photogenic" creatures there. The macro photography practice has also brought him rich knowledge in biology. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

This undated file photo shows a Haania vitalisi in the Wuzhishan section of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park in south China's Hainan Province. The island province of Hainan has a unique ecological environment that provides an excellent habitat for many species and serves as a biodiversity hotspot in China.

The Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, for its part, is among China's first batch of national parks, and boasts one of the country's densest, most intact, and most contiguous tropical rainforests. Straddling nine cities and counties, the park covers roughly 1/7 of the total land area of this island.

Wu Wanli is a staff member of the Wuzhishan branch of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Management Office. Though a veteran photography enthusiast, Wu did not realize until May 2024 that he was deeply charmed by macro photography.

There are exceptionally abundant creatures suitable for macro photographing in the park. Day or night, rain or shine, he could always find himself "surprised" by the "photogenic" creatures there. The macro photography practice has also brought him rich knowledge in biology. (Xinhua)

This photo taken on May 28, 2025 shows an Armored Pricklenape in the Wuzhishan section of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park in south China's Hainan Province. The island province of Hainan has a unique ecological environment that provides an excellent habitat for many species and serves as a biodiversity hotspot in China.

The Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, for its part, is among China's first batch of national parks, and boasts one of the country's densest, most intact, and most contiguous tropical rainforests. Straddling nine cities and counties, the park covers roughly 1/7 of the total land area of this island.

Wu Wanli is a staff member of the Wuzhishan branch of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Management Office. Though a veteran photography enthusiast, Wu did not realize until May 2024 that he was deeply charmed by macro photography.

There are exceptionally abundant creatures suitable for macro photographing in the park. Day or night, rain or shine, he could always find himself "surprised" by the "photogenic" creatures there. The macro photography practice has also brought him rich knowledge in biology. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

This aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 17, 2022 shows a view of the Wuzhishan section of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park in south China's Hainan Province. The island province of Hainan has a unique ecological environment that provides an excellent habitat for many species and serves as a biodiversity hotspot in China.

The Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, for its part, is among China's first batch of national parks, and boasts one of the country's densest, most intact, and most contiguous tropical rainforests. Straddling nine cities and counties, the park covers roughly 1/7 of the total land area of this island.

Wu Wanli is a staff member of the Wuzhishan branch of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Management Office. Though a veteran photography enthusiast, Wu did not realize until May 2024 that he was deeply charmed by macro photography.

There are exceptionally abundant creatures suitable for macro photographing in the park. Day or night, rain or shine, he could always find himself "surprised" by the "photogenic" creatures there. The macro photography practice has also brought him rich knowledge in biology. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)