Ke Cheng Flowers and Trees

Ke Cheng Flowers and Trees

　　　　Quzhou, also known as Ke Cheng, boasts a long history. Established as a county during the Eastern Han Dynasty, it is the sacred land of Southern Confucianism and has produced numerous notable figures. Ke Cheng District, situated in the heart of Quzhou, is embraced by beautiful waters and lush mountains, offering a delightful natural setting.

　　Additionally, there are Jiuhua Mountain, Wu Shi Mountain, Shimen Mountain... Some feature undulating peaks that are majestic and grand; others have nearby ridges shaped like sword blades piercing the sky, and distant hills resembling divine monkeys leaping into the clouds; the Qu River waterway has since ancient times been a renowned scenic route in western Zhejiang, with verdant trees swaying along both banks, orchards fragrant in spring and heavy with fruit in autumn. Boating on the river offers breathtaking views; the legendary “Floating Stone” in the river near the north of the city is steeped in myth; along the confluence of the Shuanggang streams, there are attractions such as Yanjiayu, known as the “Orange Isle Head,” with vast stretches of lake water like Buzhatan, Eagle Rock with its red cliffs and green shade, the Yachao Mountain cliff inscriptions, Wulong Hall, General Hall, Yin Wall, and the ancient post road ruins of Luoma Bridge. Scattered across urban and rural areas are numerous ancient residences and classical gardens, each bearing the imprint of those who came before.

　　Product Name: Ke Cheng Flowers and Trees

　　Product Origin: Quzhou, Zhejiang

　　Product History: In the city lies Fu Shan (Government Hill), whose abrupt rise is covered in lush, layered greenery and dense foliage. From atop the hill, one can take in a panoramic view of the ancient city’s new look. To the south of the city, by the Wu Xi River, lies the sacred Go (Weiqi) mountain of Lanke Shan, the birthplace of the legend of Wang Zhi meeting immortals and the famous Go manual “Lanke Diagram.”

　　Product Introduction: Ke Cheng District is located upstream of the Qiantang River, at the western edge of the Jinhua-Quzhou Basin. The terrain is higher in the north and lower in the south, with rivers flowing from west to east. The southern part is traversed by the remaining ranges of the Xianxia Mountains, while the highest peak within the district, Baijuhua Jian, stands at an elevation of 1,394.7 meters in the northwest part of the Qianli Gang mountain range. The entire area features continuous mountain ranges encircled by rivers, with abundant natural and cultural landscapes such as the Dragon Pool and Dragon Falls hidden in the mountains. To the west of the city lies Baiyun Mountain, historically a sacred site for Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. At its base lies an endless sea of orange groves. Climbing to a high vantage point offers a truly refreshing and uplifting experience.