Establishing a national park system is a major institutional innovation in China’s ecological civilization construction. The National Park Spatial Layout Plan, released on December 29, 2022, defines the main contents of China’s national park construction, such as its development objectives, spatial layout, establishment, main tasks and implementation guarantees. The National Park Spatial Layout Plan incorporates into the national park system the areas with the most important natural ecosystems, the most unique natural landscapes, the best natural heritage, and the richest biodiversity in China, establishes the evaluation methods for the importance of ecosystems, the representativeness of rare and endangered species, and the uniqueness of natural relics and natural landscapes. It has identified areas where China’s important ecosystems, representative rare and endangered species, and unique natural relics and natural landscapes are concentrated. The course intends to introduce the overall situation of China’s national park construction and enable the international students to experience the effectiveness of contemporary Chinese national park construction.