Xiangzhou Scenic Area in Jinggangshan

Jinggangshan Xiangzhou Scenic Area

Xiangzhou Scenic Area is located 40 kilometers northeast of Ciping, covering an area of 3,400 hectares, including two sites — Luojing and Yanlingzhang. Both are natural landscapes. Luojing is known for its secondary primeval forests and high mountain gorges, offering the wild charm of pristine woodlands. Yanlingzhang, at an altitude of 1,488 meters, is famous for viewing sea of clouds, sunrises, and azalea forests.

Xiangzhou is considered the cradle of China's subtropical flora and fauna system and one of the birthplaces of the East Asian flora, as well as a paradise for rare animals.

The total area of Xiangzhou Scenic Area exceeds 3,400 hectares, situated in the eastern part of Ciping, about 30 kilometers from Ciping. The area is characterized by rugged gorges, magical secondary primeval forests, and rare trees and plants. There are over a hundred species of rare and nearly extinct plants within the scenic area, numbering in the thousands. These include Pseudotaxus chienii, Tsoongiodendron odorum, Parakmeria lotungensis, Emmenopterys henryi, Tsuga chinensis var. tchekiangensis, Magnolia cylindrica, Fokienia hodginsii, Styphnolobium japonicum var. mesnyi, Coptis chinensis, Dysosma versipellis, Panax japonicus, as well as unique species native to Jinggangshan such as Jinggangshan Ternstroemia gymnanthera, Jinggang Azalea, Rhododendron rubropilosum, and Jinggang Kiwifruit. Specific areas such as Beikeng and Gaowu’s Renchangmukien Forest, Michelia chapensis, and Ormosia xylocarpa; Xiping’s Elaeocarpus prunifolius, Castanopsis lamontii, and Taxus wallichiana var. mairei; along with fir, ginkgo, michelia, Magnolia cylindrica, and Styphnolobium japonicum var. mesnyi have been designated as protected zones within the Jinggangshan Nature Reserve.

Yanlingzhang in the scenic area, standing at 1,488 meters above sea level, is the third highest peak in the Jinggangshan Scenic Area. It features beautiful expanses of Taiwan red cypress and other rare flora and fauna. From its heights, you can gaze upon distant views of Wan’an and Ganzhou, making for exceptionally pleasant scenery.

-- Xiangzhou Scenic Area is located 40 kilometers northeast of Ciping, covering an area of 3,400 hectares, including the two natural landscape sites of Luojing and Yanlingzhang.

--- Luojing is primarily dominated by secondary primeval forests, with hundreds of rare and nearly extinct plant species such as fir, michelia, Magnolia cylindrica, and Styphnolobium japonicum var. mesnyi, which have been listed as protected zones in the Jinggangshan Nature Reserve.

--- Yanlingzhang, at 1,488 meters above sea level, is the third highest peak in the Jinggangshan Scenic Area, and is famed for viewing sea of clouds, sunrises, and azalea forests.

--- Currently, Xiangzhou Scenic Area remains undeveloped and non-commercialized, preserving its original, untouched appearance.

Suggested Duration

2–3 hours

Transportation

Located within the Jinggangshan Scenic Area; first reach the main Jinggangshan Scenic Area.

1. External transportation to the Jinggangshan Scenic Area

2. Internal transportation in Jinggangshan: Within the scenic area, you can take an eco-friendly shuttle bus to reach Xiangzhou Scenic Area.

Ticket

Included in the ticket for the Jinggangshan Scenic Area.

Opening Hours

Open all day

Location

40 kilometers northeast of Ciping