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15 July 2015

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Chuanyan Mountain National Forest Park

Chuanyan Mountain National Forest Park in Xupu County features ancient villages, terraced fields, mountain peaks, and gorges. It integrates landscape sightseeing, leisure vacation, outdoor sports, cultural experience, and science popularization.

Chuanyan Mountain Forest Park in Huaihua consists of four scenic spots including Chuanyan Peak, Yuanbao Terraced Field, Erdu River and Jiulong Pool. It is endowed with long ravine, deep valley, towering mountains and unique landform. There are two long rivers and 13 brooks. Three large peaks stand in the park, with the highest peak at 1,078 meters above sea level. More than 20 cliffs and deep and secluded valleys are scattered in the park. The deepest valley stands at over 1,000 meters. The average temperature here in summer is less than 24.

The park boasts convenient transportation of only about 3 hours' drive from Changsha or about 70 minutes by high-speed railway.

The scenic area is rated as a national 4A-level tourist attraction.

Chinese source: Voice of Hunan