Zhongpo Forest Park

Zhongpo Forest Park

Zhongpo National Forest Park is located in the northern suburbs of Huaihua City, Hunan Province, with geographical coordinates between 109°54'23" to 109°58'07" east longitude and 27°33'42" to 27°36'10" north latitude. It covers a total area of 1,367 hectares. The park stretches 5

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.9 kilometers from east to west and 4.5 kilometers from north to south. The park has a forested area of 1,286 hectares, with a forest coverage rate of 94.1%. There are over 100 peaks within the park, including 45 peaks with elevations above 400 meters, and the highest peak reaches 638.6 meters, with a relative elevation difference of 405.5 meters.

The park is home to seven species of Class I nationally protected plants, 18 species of Class II nationally protected plants, over 30 tree species of high ornamental value, and more than 400 ancient and notable trees. It also hosts three species of Class I nationally protected animals and 15 species of Class II nationally protected animals. There are 340 hectares of well-preserved, concentrated secondary natural forests, as well as large areas of mixed-species forests, making it an ideal destination for nature retreats and leisure wellness.

over 40 species of plants and more than 400 ancient and famous trees. It is home to 3 species of Class I nationally protected animals and 15 species of Class II nationally protected animals. The area features 340 hectares of well-preserved and densely distributed natural secondary forests, as well as large areas of mixed-species forests, making it an ideal destination for people to reconnect with nature and enjoy leisure and wellness.

The park features seven unique rock formations, three ancient springs and wells, ten forest streams with a total stream length of 22 kilometers, and five reservoirs and lakes, covering a total water area of 71 hectares (including the Tankou Reservoir at 54 hectares).

The area also boasts rich cultural landscapes. Zhongpo was once a key military route during the Western Han Dynasty, and today it still preserves two sets of ancient trenches that witnessed historical battles. A historic post road runs through the park from north to south. Additionally, there are five heritage sites or ruins: Zhongpo Temple, Zhongpo Nunnery, Zhongpo Taoist Temple, Bodhi Temple, and Qiu Family Ancestral Hall. These blend seamlessly with the surrounding rural vernacular architecture, reflecting distinct ancient and local cultural characteristics.

The park now has well-developed basic facilities and services. Five reasonably distributed and fully equipped folk vacation villages have been built, covering a construction area of over 4,000 square meters, capable of accommodating over 300 guests for lodging and meals, as well as providing leisure space for tens of thousands. Three television broadcasting and microwave communication towers have been erected. There are also over 3,000 acres of research or economic forests, a 500-acre rare tree species gene bank, and the most comprehensive butterfly specimen museum in Hunan Province, which has been listed as a key science and education base in Huaihua City. Roads connect the park to the urban area and lead directly to the highest peak. Supporting infrastructure such as water, electricity, communications, and commercial services is also increasingly complete. The park currently receives over 200,000 visitors per year, with numbers on the rise.

Attraction Location

Zhongpo Mountain, Northern Suburbs, Hecheng District, Huaihua City, Hunan Province