Fangzheng Primitive Forest Park

Fangzheng Primitive Forest Park

Fangzheng Primitive Forest Park

The Fangzheng Primitive Forest Reserve is located on the western slope of the Zhangguangcai Mountain Range, an extension of the Changbai Mountains, and the northern foothills of the Laoye Mountain Range. It is 36 kilometers from Fangzheng County and covers an area of 130 hectares. The area hosts over 2,000 species of wild plants, more than 100 major tree species, and over 1,000 kinds of edible wild plants.

Historical records indicate that Fangzheng County implemented a forest closure policy during the Qing Dynasty, which led to sparse human settlement in the area. Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty once remarked: “The dense forests and tall trees stand in close formation, rarely touched by sunlight. Pine, cypress, and other large trees grow in their respective groups without mixing with other species…” Within the reserve, ancient coniferous and broad-leaved trees with girths of over 400 cm and ages of 300 to 400 years can be seen everywhere. The oldest trees are over 600 years old and require three or four people to encircle their trunks. According to local elders, during the Japanese invasion of China, the rugged mountain terrain and uniquely shaped boulders made it extremely difficult for cattle and horses to pass, and timber could not be transported down the mountain. As a result, the Japanese were forced to abandon their logging plans, allowing this primeval forest to be preserved to this day.

The primitive forest is divided into three major scenic areas—Dabai Shilazi, Xiaobai Shilazi, and Mingshitang—and fourteen scenic spots based on natural landscapes. In the Xiaobai Shilazi area, there is a peak at an altitude of 713 meters. From the summit, the sea of pine waves stretches out before you, and to the north, the Songhua River resembles a silver ribbon merging with the distant mountains. Scenic spots here include Monster Rock, Tiger Cave, and Repentance Cliff, each with a beautiful legend.

Dabai Shilazi is the largest scenic area in the park, featuring a mix of peculiar trees, strange rocks, and misty clouds. The Dieyan Peak is steep and rugged with oddly shaped rocks. The Screen Stone in the area is small yet exquisite—viewed from the front, it resembles both a screen and a traditional Chinese fan, with faint landscape-like patterns on its surface, as if painted by nature itself. The Five-Finger Mountain looks like a giant hand raised by an immortal. Faced with such spectacular sights, one cannot help but marvel at the wonders of nature.

Address: Baixing Forest Farm, Fangzheng County

Public Transport: Take a train or bus to “Fangzheng,” or exit the Fangzheng toll station on the Harbin–Tongjiang Highway and take the “Forest Park” tourist shuttle bus to reach the site.

Self-Drive: Harbin – Harbin–Tongjiang Highway – Bin County – Fangzheng County. Accessible via the Harbin–Tongjiang Expressway or National Highway 221. It is 28.7 km from Fangzheng and 192 km from Harbin.