China is vigorously building a system of nature reserves with national parks as the main body. However, the protection of national parks and national nature reserves is contrary to international practices. This paper compares and analyzes the differences between China and the United States in terms of national parks and national nature reserves, points out the confusion in concept understanding and management of national parks and national nature reserves in China, and puts forward corresponding suggestions.

national park  /  national nature reserve  /  natural park  /  biodiversity  /  conservation landscape diversity  /  natural ecosystem