Yangmoling Forest Park

Yangmoling Forest Park

Yangmoling Forest Park is located in Zhuang Township, Shanyin County, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province. Situated in the southeastern part of Shanyin County, it borders Ying County to the east, Housuo Township of the same county to the west, Gucheng Town of the same county to the north, and Dai County of Xinzhou City to the south. It is 50 kilometers from Shuozhou City, 80 kilometers from Datong City, 200 kilometers from Taiyuan City, and 400 kilometers from the capital city of Beijing.

The terrain of Yangmoling Forest Park is higher in the south and lower in the north. The southern part consists of hilly areas with ancient geology, belonging to the erosional fault-block high mountainous region of the Hengshan Mountains. The strata here are composed of Archean metamorphic volcanic and sedimentary rocks. The central and northern parts are plains, characterized by a typical temperate continental monsoon climate, with an average annual precipitation of 500 mm, an average annual temperature of 8.3°C, abundant groundwater resources, ample sunlight, and a frost-free period of 130 days. The area is home to 13 orders and 25 families of major animal species, as well as 42 families, 90 genera, and 195 species of major plant species. The region features numerous springs and continuous streams, with water rich in various trace elements, offering great development potential. The southern mountainous area is home to the provincial-level ecological park — Yangmoling Forest Park — which boasts pristine natural landscapes, towering mountains, flowing waters, and beautiful scenery.