Changshou National Forest Park

Changshou National Forest Park

Changshou National Forest Park is a national AAA-level tourist attraction and a national-level forest park.

Changshou National Forest Park is a national-level forest park approved in 1993 by the former Ministry of Forestry, designated as a provincial geological park in September 2005 by the Department of Land and Resources of Heilongjiang Province, and certified as a national AAA-level tourist attraction in 2006. It spans a total area of 2,483 hectares, including a core area of 805 hectares.

Located 45 kilometers southeast of Harbin, Changshou National Forest Park borders the majestic Zhangguangcai Mountain Range to the east, lies adjacent to Acheng—the ancient capital of the Jin Dynasty—to the south, and neighbors the Erlongshan National AAAA-level Tourist Attraction. From downtown Harbin, take the Harbin–Tongjiang Expressway for 30 kilometers to Binxixiang, then continue along Changshou Road for another 15 kilometers to reach the park.

The park features a temperate continental monsoon climate. Spring is windy, dry, and prone to sandstorms, with prevailing southwest winds reaching up to force 7–8. Summers are warm, humid, and mild, with abundant sunlight and synchronized water and heat conditions. Winters bring a maximum permafrost depth of 180 cm. The annual average temperature is 3.2°C, with a maximum of 36.1°C and a minimum of -37.7°C. Annual precipitation ranges from 550 to 650 mm, annual sunshine hours total around 2,700, the annual accumulated active temperature above 10°C is between 2,200–2,600°C, and the frost-free period lasts approximately 130 days.

The forest coverage rate in Changshou National Forest Park is 95%. The vegetation within the park belongs to the Xiaoxing’anling–Laoye Ling plant system, specifically the western slope subregion of Zhangguangcai Mountain, and hosts 860 species of wild plants. It also contains 60% of Heilongjiang Province’s native tree, shrub, and vine species. Additionally, there are over 200 species of wild animals.

Part of the Changbai Mountain Range and the western foothills of Zhangguangcai Mountain, Changshou National Forest Park lies in a low mountainous and hilly transitional zone between plains and mountains. The terrain slopes from south to north, with the highest elevation at 600 m and a relative height difference of 200 m. Mountain slopes range between 12–40 degrees, with shady slopes often steep and sunny slopes frequently exposing bedrock, forming rocky outcrops known as "shíláizi." The rocks are mainly granite and siliceous rocks. Over millions of years, processes such as glacial melt-freeze cycles, weathering, erosion, and gravitational collapse have shaped unique rock formations.

Changshou National Forest Park boasts uniquely exceptional advantages, primarily reflected in:

1. Prime Location: It is the closest and most naturally distinctive forest park to Harbin.

2. Exceptional Natural Resources & Scenic Spots Suitable for All Seasons: In spring, visitors can forage for wild vegetables and admire red azaleas blanketing the hills; summer offers a cool retreat ideal for vacationing and leisure fishing; autumn showcases vibrant fall foliage and opportunities to gather wild fruits and mushrooms; winter invites skiing and snow play. It is highly representative of northeastern forest parks.

3. Rich Regional Culture: The park lies along the historic route connecting the former Jin capital of Shangjing Huining Prefecture (Bai Cheng) to the Wuguo City (Yilan), once a strategic military stronghold. Numerous legends from the Liao–Jin conflicts are rooted here. The ancient Changshou Mountain not only inspired many enchanting myths and legends but also gave rise to an authentic folk culture.

Binxixiang: Binxixiang is located in the westernmost part of Bin County, bordering Renjia and Yingjie to the east, Acheng to the south and west, and Yonghe to the north. The town center, Binxixiang Street, sits 27 kilometers from the county seat. It administers 12 villages and 109 natural hamlets, covering a total area of 204.1 square kilometers, with 6,734 households and a population of 32,000. Over 95% of residents are Han Chinese, with the remainder being Manchu and Korean ethnic groups.

Formerly known as "Feikutu," Binxixiang is situated on the eastern bank of the Feikutu River. The name “Feikutu” originates from the Manchu language, meaning “dense vegetation with wolf dens.” During the Yuan Dynasty, it was the Ludugu Station on the eastern route; in the Ming Dynasty, it became the Feikutu Guard; and in the Qing Dynasty, it was established as the Feikutu Station. In 1935... Detailed information about Binxixiang++