Huangyan National Forest Park

Huangyan National Forest Park

Huangyan National Forest Park is a national forest park.

Huangyan National Forest Park

Huangyan National Forest Park is located to the north of Xiufeng Scenic Area, in the mountainside at an altitude of 500 to 600 meters above the Xiufeng Cableway. Centered around Huangyan Temple, it stretches west to Shuangjian Peak and east to Qianying Valley, with a hiking trail of about 4 kilometers. Huangyan Temple is located on the eastern foothills of Shuangjian Peak. It was founded in the Tang Dynasty (813 AD) by the renowned monk Zhichang...

Huangyan Temple is situated on the eastern foothills of Shuangjian Peak. It was established in the Tang Dynasty (813 AD) by the famous monk Zhichang Chan Master and named after the nearby yellow rocks. The temple has been celebrated in poems and travelogues by notable figures such as Bai Juyi, Fan Zhongyan, Yuan Hongdao, Xu Xiake, and Kang Youwei. In 1938, the temple was damaged by Japanese forces, leaving only two old rooms, which have since been partially restored. Huangyan Temple boasts a beautiful environment, backed by the majestic Shuangjian Peak and facing the winding source of a waterfall. Towering trees and lush bamboo surround the area, and in the courtyard stands the robust “Big Dipper Tree,” planted by Kang Youwei. The source of Huangyan Waterfall flows through rocks and pools, creating a gentle babbling sound. Along the stream, there are pavilions and bamboo huts where visitors can rest. When the water reaches the waterfall’s mouth, it plunges down from the sky, transforming into a Milky Way cascading downwards.

To the north of Huangyan Temple lies the natural wonder Kongsheng Pavilion, commonly known as the Immortal Cave. It is formed by several large rocks propping each other up, resembling a two-story pavilion. Both the upper and lower caves have naturally formed doorways, courtyards, and bamboo groves. During the Song Dynasty, the eminent monk Xingying Chan Master, who presided over Kaixian Temple, often stayed here. On the northwest mountaintop near the Immortal Cave, there is a rock called Huangyan, which got its name because a monk named Huang Chang lived under the rock for a long time during the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty. Before building Huangyan Temple, Zhichang Chan Master also resided here.

Heading east from Huangyan Temple, you’ll find attractions such as the Four-Level Spring, Heming Peak, Guzi Fort, and Qianying Valley. The Four-Level Spring is a lesser-known scenic spot upstream of the Horse-Tail Waterfall. The water emerges between Heming and Turtle-Back Peaks, cascades over rugged rocks, splits into four waterfalls flowing in different directions, and then converges into a stream that plunges down from the waterfall’s mouth, forming the Horse-Tail Waterfall of Xiufeng. From this spot, you can clearly see the vivid side profile of a crane-like shape on Heming Peak. Guzi Fort is located in Liji Mountain to the east of Heming Peak, commonly known as Bandit Fort. This area features perilous terrain, dense forests, and numerous rugged rocks and peculiar stones. It was once a stronghold for the peasant rebellion army led by Yuan Wanhu and Zhang Yaji (who later joined Chen Youliang) during the late Yuan Dynasty. Remnants such as fort ramparts, house foundations, and cultivated fields still remain. To the northeast of Guzi Fort lies Guzi Rock, commonly known as Drumskin Rock. Below the rock is Qianying Valley, featuring broad rock walls and deep valleys. Echoes bounce three times, and waterfalls spray like mist, making it a spectacularly beautiful scene.