Niushan Mukuzhai Tourist Area

Niushan Mukuzhai Tourist Area

1. Niushan Mukuzhai Tourist Area

Niushan Mukuzhai Tourist Area is located about

15

kilometers north of the new district

19

square kilometers in total area, with a forest coverage rate of

93%

or more. It is a national forest park and a national

AA

-level tourist attraction.

Niushan Waterfall

The scenic area boasts beautiful mountains and clear waters, lush forests, and a fairy-tale-like environment. Its peaks gather like crowds, cliffs stand like screens, green pines shade emerald cypresses, and slender vines climb ancient trees—offering enchanting scenery. The Niushan Temple, originally built during the Tang Dynasty, is grand in scale and widely renowned. There are also numerous other attractions such as Tongchuan Academy, Luoshi Spring, Wenchang Pavilion,

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Guishan

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Stone Carvings, Zishengyuan, and the Octagonal Glazed Well, making it an ideal destination for leisure during holidays.

The main peak, Mukuzhai, stands at an elevation of

524

meters and was once the training ground for the Northern Song Dynasty heroine Mu Guiying. Covering an area of

380

acres, it is currently the most well-preserved ancient mountain stronghold in China, featuring over ten thousand meters of fortress walls and known as the

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“World’s No. 1 Ancient Mountain Fortress.”

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