Tianhuajing National Forest Park

Tianhuajing National Forest Park

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

Tianhuajing National Forest Park was approved for establishment by the State Forestry Administration in December 2003. In 2016, the state allocated a special fund of 7.2 million yuan for the construction of park conservation facilities. The park is home to over 110 species of plants under national first-, second-, and third-level protection, making it the largest repository of rare and endangered plant species in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The forest park also features cultural and religious sites built during the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties, including Dongshan Temple, Baoji Temple, Xingfu Temple, and Shizi Nunnery. Located at the intersection of the uniquely beautiful northern foothills of Mount Lu in northern Jiangxi and the southern suburbs of Jiujiang City, the park covers an area of 685 hectares and sits at an elevation of 583 meters. It borders Mount Lu to the south, faces Poyang Lake to the east, and neighbors Jiujiang City to the north, just 5 kilometers in a straight line from the city center. Though close to the urban area, it remains free from the noise of the city, and while connected to Mount Lu, it boasts the charm of springs and rocks. Stepping into Tianhuajing feels like entering a world of jade — dreamlike in spring, dripping with freshness in summer, intoxicating in autumn, and pure as crystal in winter. Here, a variety of vibrant flowers and trees thrive, with lush greenery and vibrant hues everywhere. Even the mountain paths are shaded by dense woods and bamboo groves. It is truly a leisure destination where “a myriad of colors paint a living screen.”

From downtown Jiujiang, take Lianhua Avenue and pass through this tunnel to reach the forest park.