Xuan Yangfeng National Geopark

Xuan Yangfeng National Geopark

Xuan Yangfeng National Geopark is a national-level geopark.

Xuan Yangfeng National Geopark is a remarkable mountainous site in the Lesser Khingan Mountains. It is famed for its breathtaking landscapes, unusual rock formations, steep cliffs, elegant pines, dense forests, and its grand, sweeping beauty that closely resembles Huangshan, hence it's dubbed the "Little Huangshan of the North."

Geological studies indicate that Xuan Yangfeng originated in the late Paleozoic era, featuring abrupt landforms, bizarre rocks, and steep cliffs. Its jagged peaks and unusual rock formations form a thrilling scenic zone. Originally called Liangbai Laizi (Bright White Cliff), the mountain earned its current name because wild goats (known as "xuanyang") in the forest would take refuge on its sheer cliffs to escape predators, leading to the name "Hanging Goat Peak" or Xuan Yangfeng.

The Xuan Yangfeng Scenic Area lies 37 kilometers southeast of the local administrative center, within the Baihe Forest Farm’s management area, covering an area of 707 hectares. With 27 peaks standing shoulder to shoulder and connected in sequence, the highest peak rises over 900 meters above sea level. The area combines mountains, water, forests, and springs, integrating peculiar peaks, strange rocks, cliffs, stone waves, ancient caves, and ancient pines into a fairytale-like forest paradise. If Taoshan is likened to the crown atop the head of the forest goddess, then Xuan Yangfeng is the dazzling jewel on that crown. Here, serene and beautiful scenery abounds—where elegant birds sing, grotesque rocks stack upon one another in dramatic formations, legends run deep, and the sights captivate visitors. In spring, birch trees sprout fresh green, and the forest flourishes; in summer, birds chirp among blooming flowers while butterflies flutter and bees buzz; in autumn, forests blaze in multicolored splendor; in winter, the landscape is blanketed in ice and snow. Visitors can enjoy hiking, rock climbing, forest exploration, water play, skiing, hunting, sightseeing, photography, videography, or even tracking wild goats and exploring the mysteries of Paleozoic geological history, all while immersing themselves in the pristine cultural essence of the Taoshan forest.

In 2003, the Xuan Yangfeng Scenic Area was approved as a AA-level tourist attraction by the provincial tourism bureau; in January 2009, it was designated a provincial geopark by the Heilongjiang Provincial Department of Land and Resources; and in August 2009, it was recognized as a national geopark by the Ministry of Land and Resources. The area includes 20 unique attractions such as Lion Face Mountain, One Tree Pine, Lotus Stone, Heaven’s Crack, Python Tree, and Taoshan Peculiar Peaks.

Scenic Area Address: Southern foothills of the Lesser Khingan Mountains, Xiaoxing’anling, Tieli City, Yichun, Heilongjiang Province

Transportation by Bus: Take a bus from Yichun to Tieli, then transfer to a minibus or taxi to reach the scenic area.

Self-driving Route: Starting from Yichun, enter the Hegang–Harbin Expressway (鹤哈高速), drive 111.9 km, exit at Exit 6 of the Permafrost area, enter Taoshan Street and drive 12.9 km, proceed straight onto S203 and drive 19.0 km, turn left and drive 9.8 km, then turn right and drive 180 meters to reach the destination.