Guanyin Valley Eco-Cultural Tourism Area

Guanyin Valley Eco-Cultural Tourism Area

The Guanyin Valley Eco-Cultural Tourism Area is a national AAA-level tourist attraction.

The Guanyin Valley Eco-Cultural Tourism Area in Zhushan County is located in Santai Village, Loutai Township, 12 kilometers from the county seat and 127 kilometers from Shiyan City. National Highway 242 passes through the area. The scenic spot boasts lush mountains, clear waters, birdsong and floral fragrance, mild climate, crystal-clear streams, towering ancient trees, and numerous unique peaks. It is said to be a sacred place where Guanyin compassionately helped sentient beings and relieved suffering. Since 2010, the scenic area has invested a total of 37 million yuan to develop four major functional zones. The first is the Patriotic Education Tourist Zone: the tomb of Zhang Zhenwu, a founding hero, and the "Taoist Integrity Lecture Hall"; the second is the Eco-Agriculture Sightseeing and Picking Zone: grape gardens, strawberry farms, watermelon fields, sweet persimmon orchards, pomegranate gardens, peach orchards, tea plantations, and vegetable fields; the third is the Religious Pilgrimage and Blessing Zone: Guanyin Valley, Zhenwu Temple, God of Wealth Temple, Hua Tuo Temple, nunnery, and a group of thousand-year-old hanging coffins; the fourth is the Comprehensive Service Zone: Guanyin Valley Visitor Service Center, large parking lot, and visitor services and shopping.