Kuaiji Mountain Xiangfei Ancient Trail

Kuaiji Mountain Xiangfei Ancient Trail

Kuaiji Mountain Xiangfei Ancient Trail

Start and end (via) points: from the Xiangfei production areas in Gulaizhen, Shengzhou City; Jidong Town, Keqiao District; and Zhaojiazhen, Zhuji City, to the Xiangfei market in Fengqiaozhen, Zhuji City.

Total length: 57.5 km

Overview and features: This is an ancient trail that has served for over a thousand years to collect Xiangfei nuts from the Kuaiji Mountain production areas, transport them to the distribution center in Fengqiao, and then distribute them across the country. It also connects various resources along the Kuaiji Mountain range, including ancient Xiangfei groves, natural landscapes, cultural heritage sites, agricultural traditions, religious culture, ancient villages, and leisure farms. Natural landscapes: Located in the Kuaiji Mountain range, known for its “myriad towering peaks and competing ravines,” the trail area features spectacular scenery such as peculiar peaks, strange rocks, steep cliffs, secluded caves, deep valleys, flowing springs, waterfalls, lush forests, and bamboo groves. Highlights include Zoumagan, Longtouding, Longlinbi, Shuangxi Qingliu, Shangyue Wan, Hantianpei Waterfall, Doukeng Shuangpu, Yuehua Canyon, Sankeng Lake, and Yinma Pool. Artificial attractions along the trail include the Xiangfei Hall, Stone Archway, Bamboo Archway, Guyue Pavilion, Shangfei Pavilion, and Yuezhou Pavilion. Forest landscape: Encompassing the Zhuji Xiangfei National Forest Park, the Keqiao Jidong Millennium Xiangfei Provincial Forest Park, and the Shengzhou Gulaizhen Xiangfei Provincial Forest Park, the area boasts tens of thousands of ancient, tall, and lush Xiangfei trees covering the mountains. With their grand stature, twisted roots, and varied forms, they create a breathtaking forest spectacle. The ancient Xiangfei groves of Kuaiji Mountain in Shaoxing have been recognized as the “Most Beautiful Forest in Zhejiang.”

Source: Zhejiang Provincial Forestry Bureau

Further reading:

· Top Ten Classic Ancient Trails in Zhejiang