Jinsan Scenic Area

Jinsan Scenic Area

The Jinsan Forest Park Scenic Area is situated at the intersection of Jingxing, Pingding, Zanhuang, and Xiyang counties, with elevations between 800 and 1273 meters. As a provincial-level forest park, it spans a total area of 88 square hectares. The region boasts a pleasant climate, with an average annual temperature of 12.9°C and an average annual rainfall of 500 mm. Jinsan is well known for its “three marvels”: crystal-clear lakes, dense woodlands, and spectacular peaks. It combines the majestic, the beautiful, and the grand, along with serenity, tranquility, and adventure. The Jinsan Forest Park is home to over 330 species of plants and more than 180 types of animals. The area is rich in highly concentrated negative oxygen ions, making it a natural oxygen bar. The scenic zone features ever-changing landscapes and diverse vistas, including more than 20 natural attractions such as “Fairy Camel Delivering Water,” “White Immortal Estimation,” and “Divine Well Jade Spring.” The area retains a strong sense of pristine wilderness, offering visitors a feeling of returning to nature’s true essence.

Jinsan lies within the most majestic and picturesque section of the Taihang Mountains. With its bold red cliffs standing against verdant slopes, it presents a striking mountain landscape of crimson cliffs, emerald ridges, peculiar peaks, and secluded valleys. According to geological experts, this area features typical sandstone landforms, which are quite different from the more commonly seen limestone formations. These red sandstone formations reveal the environmental evolution of the Jinsan region over 2 billion years ago — from land to sea and back to land. They also display traces of various geological processes such as underground magma activity, volcanic eruptions, marine sedimentation, weathering, erosion, and crustal movements. Here, you can read the history of the earth’s changes and personally experience the magical sensation of “crossing one billion years in a single step.”