Thousand Buddha Cave Forest Park

　　Thousand Buddha Cave Forest Park is situated in the urban area of Jingmen, Hubei Province. It was established as a provincial-level forest park in 1992 with the approval of the former Ministry of Forestry. The planned area features undulating mountains, lush forests, crystal-clear lakes, and enchanting scenery. The site also boasts numerous cultural and historical relics, including the Eastern Mountain Pagoda built during the Sui Dynasty, the Huya Pass restored in the Tang Dynasty, the monks' residence known as the Monks' Pagoda, and the serene Thousand Buddha Cave. Other attractions include the popular Thousand Buddha Zen Temple, the ever-flowing and clear Pinquan Spring, as well as the White Cloud Tower and the Reading Platform. It is a magnificent green gem embedded in the heart of the city.

　　The planned construction area of Thousand Buddha Cave Forest Park spans 289.2 hectares. The main development includes seven scenic zones with 47 key attractions: seven attractions in the Eastern Treasure Pagoda Zone, three in the Botanical Garden Zone, five in the Thousand Buddha Cave Zone, 13 in the Mountain Gate Zone, seven in the Longtan Lake Zone, seven in the Hot Spring Zone, and five in the General’s Mountain Zone. Additionally, three commercial service centers are included in the supporting infrastructure. Currently, attractions such as the Eastern Treasure Pagoda, Thousand Buddha Cave, Thousand Buddha Zen Temple, and Longtan Lake have been completed or renovated, and are open to visitors.

　　The Hot Spring Resort is located in the southern part of Thousand Buddha Cave Forest Park and is a key component of the park’s overall master plan. Centered around hot spring hydrotherapy, it also offers sightseeing, leisure, and entertainment. The hot spring water is buried deep underground at a depth of 242.84 meters, with abundant reserves and a daily extraction capacity of up to 6,720 tons. Its physical properties include being colorless, odorless, free of suspended solids or sediments, with stable temperatures maintained year-round between 39–41 degrees Celsius. Evaluated and certified by experts, professors, and engineers from the former Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources, the Provincial Geological Bureau, Chengdu University of Geosciences, and relevant municipal departments, the water is found to contain a well-balanced mix of trace elements. Harmful elements are below national standards, while over ten beneficial elements for health exceed those standards. It is a rare type of thermal mineral water resource in China and abroad. In addition to being suitable for medical mineral water use, bath tests have shown positive effects on skin conditions—especially psoriasis—and it can also be developed as a beverage.

　　The total planned construction area of the Hot Spring Resort is 13.3 hectares. Key developments include: a 3,000-meter sightseeing cableway, a 5,000-square-meter outdoor swimming pool, 50 resort villas covering a land area of 66,700 square meters with a built-up area of 14,000 square meters, a large amusement park spanning 13,340 square meters, 5,000 bathing pools, an 8,000-square-meter hotel, a 10,000-square-meter fishing center, a 10,000-square-meter rare flower and plant garden, as well as supporting facilities such as roads, fences, parking lots, and water-electricity pipeline networks.

　　The total investment in the Hot Spring Resort is 50 million yuan. Once completed, it will become an ideal place for rest, leisure, and therapeutic recuperation after mountain sightseeing, with vast development potential. To date, an investment of 5 million yuan has been made, including the drilling of one well, the construction of a 200-square-meter single-person bath area, a 130-square-meter bathing pool, a 2,400-square-meter swimming pool, a 3,500-square-meter fishing pond, and a 2,000-square-meter hot spring guesthouse.