Prince Mountain Forest Park

Prince Mountain Forest Park

Prince Mountain Forest Park is a provincial-level forest park, located 90 kilometers from downtown Guangzhou. The forest park lies in the northern part of Huadu District, bordering Conghua District, extending west to Qingyuan City, and spanning the towns of Timian and Shiling. It covers an area of 3,200 hectares. The park features surrounding mountains, undulating peaks, deep valleys, and a rich variety of forest vegetation communities, making it a rare "hidden paradise" within the Guangzhou area.

The highest peak in the northeast of the park is called Prince Mountain, which is the second highest peak in Huadu District; the peak in the southwest is called Yingya Mountain, the highest in Huadu District. The valley between the two peaks is called Dawoding. It is only 36 kilometers from downtown Guangzhou and 15 kilometers from the new Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

Prince Mountain Forest Park is densely forested with exotic flowers and plants competing in beauty. The rolling peaks are lush and green, while mountain streams and waterfalls are scattered throughout the deep valleys. Wild animals frequently appear, including wild boars, masked palm civets, mountain rabbits, and pheasants. The area also hides cave passages. As it is not yet fully developed, it is a great place for exploration and discovery.

There is a legend about Prince Mountain. Long ago, the son of the Dragon King of the East Sea and his beloved maiden came here and were captivated by the earthly beauty, reluctant to leave. The Dragon King ordered them to return, but they refused, so they were turned into two mountains and remained here—one is Prince Mountain, and the other is Queen Mountain.

The forest park boasts abundant animal and plant resources. The air quality in the woods has been rated as "the cleanest air" by the Provincial Forestry Survey Institute, with high negative ion content. The dense forests, clear streams, and hidden cave passages make it an ideal spot for exploration. The plant communities in Prince Mountain are diverse, and more than 10 first-class nationally protected plants, such as Alsophila spinulosa, have been discovered. The vegetation mostly consists of multi-layered forests, rich in herbal medicinal plants, with over 100 medicinal species.

Prince Mountain Forest Park is functionally divided into areas such as the Sightseeing and Entertainment Zone, Shouxing Palace Health and Fitness Zone, and Banyan Tree Hollow Wildlife Breeding and Observation Zone. Planned scenic areas include the Furong Lake Sightseeing and Entertainment Zone, Prince Mountain Hiking Zone, Danzhuba Forest Science Popularization Zone, Baishatian Fruit and Forest Leisure Zone, and Xikengshan Village Sightseeing Zone. The Prince Mountain Hiking Zone is located in the northern part of the park, covering an area of 510 hectares. It features dense forests, connected waterfalls, well-preserved secondary forests, diverse vegetation communities, and the beautiful legend of Prince Mountain, making it a great destination for hiking and reconnecting with nature. This zone is further divided into the Prince Mountain and Yaying Mountain Hiking and Scenic Zones, the Exploration Zone for sites related to the legend of Prince Mountain, and the Folk Culture Zone of "Nanzicun."

Ticket price: 30 RMB

Timian Town: Timian Town is located on the northern edge of Huadu District, Guangzhou, within the 2-hour economic circle of the Pearl River Delta. It borders Conghua in the northeast and Qingyuan City in the northwest. It is a 40-minute drive from downtown Guangzhou and close to the airport, just a dozen minutes from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The town has a total of 8 administrative villages, 1 neighborhood committee, and a population of 10,000. It covers a total area of 91.2 square kilometers, including 118,000 mu of mountainous land, with a forest coverage rate of 88%. The average annual temperature is 18°C, offering a pleasant climate. The area is rich in forest resources, mineral spring resources, and geothermal resources. There is a diverse range of wildlife and... More details about Timian Town++