Dayan Mountain Forest Park

Dayan Mountain Forest Park

Dayan Mountain Forest Park is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

Dayan Mountain Forest Park is located in the heart of Dayan Mountain at the northern end of Beiliu City, within the latitude range of 22°5′ to 22°55′ N and longitude range of 110°9′ to 110°28′ E. The center of the park is 23 kilometers from Beiliu City. It is a multifunctional mountainous forest park mainly focused on summer retreats and vacations, and also offers sightseeing, forest exploration and adventure, sports and leisure, as well as science education. The park was approved for establishment by the Forestry Department of the Autonomous Region in July 1996.

Dayan Mountain stretches over 40 kilometers from east to west and more than 20 kilometers from north to south, covering an area of over a thousand square kilometers. The mountain features numerous peaks over a kilometer high, with the main ridge formed by peaks such as Lotus Peak, Sanxian Peak, and Sanbao Peak towering over the southeastern Guangxi hilly region like mountains rising abruptly from the ground and piercing the clouds. The main peak, Lotus Peak, has an elevation of 1,275.6 meters, making it the highest peak in southeastern Guangxi. The forest vegetation types change in an orderly manner with altitude. From the foot to the top of the mountain, the vegetation consists sequentially of pine forests, fir forests, and alpine dwarf forests. The forest is dominated by planted Chinese fir, Masson pine, Japanese cedar, and star anise trees, along with natural broadleaf forests. The forested area covers 2,423.1 hectares, with a forest coverage rate of 82.7%.

The park boasts four major natural landscapes: majestic and vast mountain scenery, rich and diverse forest vegetation, enchanting water bodies, and ever-changing weather phenomena. Especially due to the park’s dense forests, abundant water sources, frequent rainfall, and heavy fog, just watching the cloud formations is breathtaking, not to mention the stunning views of the high-altitude alpine lakes—Lianchi, Lianhu, and Tianhu—formed above 800 meters in elevation.

The Sky Meadow is located to the north of the main peak, Lotus Peak. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and open and flat in the middle, it covers an area of 89.4 hectares. This small basin, situated high in the mountains and covered entirely with natural green grass, is known as the “Sky Meadow.”

Tianhu (Heavenly Lake) is located in the northern part of the park, resembling a fairy mirror lying peacefully among the mountains. From a distance, its shimmering waves sparkle brilliantly; up close, the water surface is as smooth as glass, creating a surreal water scene. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, it offers a rich sense of depth. There are three small islands of varying sizes within the lake, and the surrounding area is a mix of forests and grasslands. Together, the mountains, water, forests, and grass form a beautiful painting.

Lotus Waterfall is located to the north of Daliantang. The canyon here is over 30 meters deep, and the stream plunges abruptly from a height, forming the waterfall. The waterfall is narrow at the top and wider at the bottom, cascading down the rocks and splashing into droplets like bouncing silver beads.

Rongshan Shengding refers to the main peak of Dayan Mountain, Lotus Peak. Viewed from afar, it resembles a sharp sword pointing to the sky, surrounded by continuous mountain ranges and overlapping peaks. Standing here on a clear day with good visibility, the cities of Yulin, Beiliu, and Guiping can be faintly seen in the distance. The forests, fields, and villages below the mountain are clearly visible.

The Tree Fern Garden is located in the center of the forest park. Tree ferns, also known as Alsophila spinulosa, are nationally protected ancient, rare, and endangered plants, often referred to as “living fossils.” Visiting this area can also be an educational experience.

In 1996, Dayan Mountain Forest Park was approved as an autonomous region-level forest park.