This area slopes from west to east in a terraced pattern. The southwestern side consists of mid-to-high mountain ranges and deeply cut valleys running from southeast to northwest, with relative elevations of 100–200 meters. The highest point, Ertaipo, has an elevation of 2,138.2 meters. The northeastern side is characterized by hilly landforms, with the lowest point being Yantang Reservoir, which has a water surface elevation of 1,824 meters. The southwestern area features mid-to-high gorges formed from Carboniferous limestone, with karst development and localized Permian sandstone. The central hilly region consists of Permian yellow sandy shale, while the northeastern part is made up of Triassic siltstone. The vegetation here is mainly subtropical evergreen broadleaf forest, with native species such as Lithocarpus, Quercus fabri, Liquidambar formosana, and Cinnamomum bodinieri. Secondary and planted vegetation includes Torch Red Fruit (Pyracantha fortuneana), Raspberry (Rubus spp.), Rosa mairei, Coriaria sinica, Pinus tabuliformis, and Chimonanthus praecox. Major crops include corn, potatoes, wheat, and rapeseed, cultivated over an area of 51 hectares in the northern part. Since the planning initiated in 2001, 300 mu of pomegranate have been planted, and leisure facilities such as the "Agritainment" area and a children’s playground in a cave have been established. Facilities like roller skating rinks are also gradually being built, making this ecological park a great destination for agricultural sightseeing, science education, leisure, and fitness activities.
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