Anji Bamboo Township National Forest Park

Anji Bamboo Township National Forest Park

Anji Bamboo Township National Forest Park is a national-level forest park.

Bamboo Township National Forest Park is located in Anji County, Zhejiang Province, a nationally renowned bamboo-producing region. Established in 1996, the park covers an area of 16,600 hectares. It is situated 60 kilometers from Hangzhou and 230 kilometers from Shanghai.

Bamboo Township National Forest Park is a comprehensive tourism destination centered around the charm and culture of bamboo, featuring vast bamboo seas and enriched with cultural landscapes. It serves as a venue for tourism, scientific research, bamboo cultural exchange, and Buddhist cultural activities. Located between the northern subtropical and central subtropical zones, the park boasts not only lush forests but also rich biodiversity. It is home to 1,395 plant species across 685 genera and 156 families, including over 500 ancient and notable trees. There are 269 species of wild animals across 72 families and 30 orders, among which 6 are Class I protected, 2 are Class II, and 1 is a rare species globally. Additionally, there are 1,717 insect species across 216 families and 23 orders. The park hosts 23 types of nationally protected rare plants, such as Parrotia subaequalis, wild apricot, wild liriodendron, and Magnolia sargentiana var. sargentiana, as well as 28 types of rare animals, including sika deer, black muntjac, and clouded leopards.

Location

Depu Town, Anji County, Zhejiang Province