Fengshan National Forest Park

Fengshan National Forest Park

Fengshan National Forest Park is a national-level forest park.

The planned total area of the forest park is 20,735.2 hectares, of which 17,323.7 hectares are forested land.

Fengshan National Forest Park is characterized by "lush forests, mystical clouds, beautiful waters, unique rocks, and a long history." It features distinctive forest tourism resources, profound cultural heritage, and well-integrated attractions. The mountainous region of Fengshan boasts steep peaks and dense forests, creating misty and sea-of-clouds weather phenomena. The ever-changing clouds are unpredictable and take on countless forms, captivating all who visit. Vast forest landscapes stretch as far as the eye can see, lush and emerald green. The majestic and dynamic Shijiao Waterfall cascades down from the mountain gully—its white rush resembling a ribbon cutting through sunlight, with rainbows soaring and white mists rising, like a fairy scattering blossoms or pearls scattered across the earth, creating a dreamlike and ever-changing spectacle. At the summit of Fengshan lies Baogai Peak, where a TV tower, microwave station, and pavilions have been built, adding to the mountain's charm. Ximaoshan and Yabishan mountains complement each other beautifully, while the Immortal Stone appears as if it descended from the heavens, a marvel of nature. Deep in the mountains, attractions such as Tongluogu, Lion Rock, and the Immortal’s Carved Characters showcase exceptional craftsmanship and unique charm.

Fengshan falls within the mid-subtropical humid climate zone, with abundant rainfall and a pleasant climate, providing an ideal natural environment for the survival and reproduction of wildlife. According to a survey by the Ganzhou Forestry Research Institute, the proposed Fengshan National Forest Park area is home to 156 families and 902 species of seed plants, including four Class I nationally protected plants: the southern yew, ginkgo, Bretschneidera sinensis, and Heterostylus luteiflora; and 14 Class II protected plants: such as Fujian cypress, Taiwan fir, lacebark tree, magnolia officinalis, semiliquidambar cathayensis, and Phoebe bournei. There are also 184 species of wildlife, including two Class I protected animals: the python and clouded leopard; and 21 Class II protected animals: such as the pangolin, silver pheasant, golden cat, tiger frog, and serow.

Located in the subtropical zone, the forest park features vegetation types such as evergreen broadleaf and conifer mixed forests, bamboo forests, mountain shrublands, and man-made secondary forests, forming a rich and diverse forest landscape. As the only prominent peak within a hundred li around the Ganzhou Basin, it also creates a dynamic and ever-changing array of meteorological phenomena.

The uniqueness of the plant landscape in Fengshan Forest Park is also reflected in the ancient tree communities consisting of thousands of old trees in Shangfengshan Village and Xiafengshan Village. These ancient pine, camphor, and sweetgum trees, all over 500 years old, are known as “fengshui trees” and serve as testimonies to the early settlement of the diverse Hakka people in the area during their “clan land enclosure movement.” With a variety of tree species and uniquely shaped trunks, this ancient grove is truly one-of-a-kind, even across southern Jiangxi and the entire province.

Since the Jin Dynasty, Fengshan has been a famous mountain in Ganzhou. Before the Tang Dynasty, it was called Renkong Mountain, renamed Kongtong Mountain in the Song Dynasty, and began to be known as Fengshan in the late Qing Dynasty. Throughout history, it has been a place where literati composed poetry and prose. Su Dongpo ranked it first among the Eight Scenic Spots of Ganzhou, making it an important part of Ganzhou’s Song Dynasty culture.

Yangxian Ridge is the place where Yang Yunsong, the master of Jiangxi-style fengshui, resided in seclusion, studied the principles of Yin-Yang and spiritual geography, refined the Form School of fengshui theory, and taught disciples. By the Song and Ming Dynasties, numerous renowned fengshui experts emerged in southern Jiangxi, gaining fame across the country and even serving the imperial court upon summons. They were commissioned to assess the layout of the Ming Thirteen Tombs and to select the site for rebuilding sections of the Great Wall. In recent years, with the growing interest in “human environment” research, the mysterious culture of fengshui has once again captured attention from various circles both at home and abroad, becoming a hot topic especially in Southeast Asia and Hakka regions. This has further enhanced the immeasurable tourism potential of Yangxian Ridge, the sacred site of the Form School—one of the two major schools of fengshui.

Kongtong Temple Ruins

Fengshan Lion Rock

Fengshan Immortal Stone

Sea of Clouds Spectacle

Gonggu Stone

Baogai Peak