Taoyuan Qili Scenic Area

　　    The Taoyuan Qili Scenic Area is situated in the northwest of Kecheng District, approximately 15 kilometers from downtown Quzhou, placing it within a 20-minute drive in the golden belt of suburban countryside leisure tourism. The under-construction Hang-Xin-Jing Expressway runs through the area, and after its completion and opening to traffic in 2016, the scenic area will be within a one-hour drive of well-known destinations such as Qiandao Lake, Kaihua Root Carving Park, Huangshan, and Jianglang Mountain, offering highly convenient travel access.

　　    The scenic area boasts outstanding natural ecological conditions, with a forest coverage rate of 98%. Vegetation communities such as poplar and coptis grow here, alongside dense populations of rare tree species including yew, torreya, and ginkgo. There are tens of thousands of mu of bamboo groves in the woods, where swaying bamboo creates a refreshing atmosphere. The air is rich in negative ions, peaking at 80,000/cm³, providing significant health and wellness benefits. The area features 15 peaks over 1,000 meters above sea level, with an average elevation of 650 meters. The summer average temperature is 5–10°C lower than that of the urban area, giving it great potential for summer retreats and leisure.

　　    The scenic area consists of various zones including the canyon rafting area, Qili historical exploration area, ecological experience area, farming-literature culture area, bamboo sea sightseeing area, and fruit and vegetable picking area. It is dotted with over 30 attractions such as Xiangxi Rafting, the Sacred Land of Three Immortals, Farming-Literature Heritage, Triple-Step Dragon Pool, Forest Oxygen Bar, Bamboo Sea Greenway, Stone Peak Summit Challenge, and Fruit and Vegetable Corridor. Integrating leisure entertainment and summer wellness, it is the largest national AAAA-level rural leisure tourism destination in Zhejiang Province.

　　     The cool and pleasant climate, lush vegetation, white-walled black-tiled farmhouses, and ceaselessly flowing streams highlight the scenic area’s distinctive features: “microclimate, pristine ecology, farmhouse accommodations, and high-mountain cuisine.” Farmhouse operations are well-managed and enjoy an excellent reputation in the market. Currently, there are 99 operating farmhouse households offering 2,000 beds. In 2013, the area received 520,000 visitors, generating revenue of 27 million yuan, with more than 250,000 of these visitors coming from outside the region, including Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Jinhua.

　　    Source: Quzhou Municipal Tourism Bureau