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　　The Ganzhou Zhaijiu’ao Scenic Area is situated in Sanxi Township, northeastern Gan County, southern Jiangxi Province. It borders Xingguo, known as the “County of Generals,” to the north, and is located by the picturesque Ping River. It is 55 kilometers from downtown Ganzhou City, with a total planned area of approximately 200 hectares.

　　 Zhaijiu’ao has long been hailed as the “Little Danxia of Southern Jiangxi.” The area boasts stunning scenery with towering cliffs, steep rock formations, deep blue pools, serene valleys, lush trees, and graceful bamboo shadows. The continuous expanse of crimson cliffs looks like a red haze from afar, while up close reveals a vibrant array of colors. Mysterious caves and peculiar rocks are hidden among the mountains, creating a magnificent and spectacular landscape.

　　 The scenic area currently features one reservoir, three lakes, numerous mountain streams, and two larger creeks that flow through the main valleys. With abundant rainfall throughout the year, the area enjoys plentiful springs. The landscape remains largely pristine, with rich and diverse plant life. Vegetation communities are pure, naturally coexisting in harmonious ecosystems. There are many majestic old camphor trees that provide dense shade, offering cool relief in the summer heat. Scattered bamboo forests add a fresh and elegant beauty. The rocky surfaces are covered with wild plants such as kudzu vines, false ground orchids, bird’s-eye speedwell, Lespedeza bicolor, bracken, ferns, and miscanthus. In the valley streams, you can find azaleas, arisaemas, smilaxes, wild prickly ash, Goodyera florum, and dysosma versipellis. Along the creek water surfaces, common plants include duckweed, pondweed, water hyacinth, giant duckweed, water bamboo leaves, duckweed, water caltrop, amaranth seeds, and water celery. The main mountain areas are covered with coniferous trees such as Masson’s pine. Additionally, sweet-scented osmanthus, gardenias, and wild lilies quietly bloom in the valleys, filling the air with their refreshing fragrance.

　　 The area is rich in historical relics and boasts a profound cultural heritage of southern Jiangxi. The Dingguang Mountain Temple, built during the Song Dynasty, has a history of over a thousand years. The ancient gate ruins of General Fortress, constructed during the Southern Song Dynasty, have withstood over 800 years of vicissitudes and still stand proudly atop the rugged ridges. The military-managed school founded by Mr. Chiang Ching-kuo was relocated from Ganzhou to Dingguang Mountain during the War of Resistance against Japan and later became Dingguang Mountain Primary School, with remnants of its former site still visible. The remnants of the once-bustling ancient post road also offer a fascinating glimpse into the past.

　　Address: Zhaijiu’ao Village, Sanxi Township, Gan County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province

　　Phone: 0797-4521111 (Headquarters), 4521222 (Jingtang Lake Fishing Center)

　　0797-4521888 (Guest Room Department), 4521999 (Dining Department)

　　Email: zhaijiuao@163.com zhaijiuao01@163.com