Qianjiangyuan

　　 Qianjiangyuan National Forest Park is situated in Kaihua County, the source of the Qiantang River, Zhejiang’s mother river. The park boasts overlapping peaks, narrow valleys with steep slopes, rugged rocks, cascading waterfalls, murmuring streams, ever-changing mists, ancient towering trees, dense forests, and a rich diversity of rare birds and animals. It is abundant in both natural and cultural resources. The park consists of several scenic areas including Lianhuatang, Zhuomakeng, Lianhuaxi, Shuihu, and Fenglou, covering a total area of 4,500 hectares. Of this, 4,250 hectares are forested mountains and 220 hectares are water surfaces, making it a natural scenic destination characterized by verdant mountains, clear waters, lush forests, and beautiful waterfalls. The park features undulating mountain ranges, with its highest peak, Lianhua Jian, standing at 1,136.8 meters. There are 25 peaks within the area that exceed 1,000 meters in elevation, accounting for 54% of all such peaks in the entire county. The majestic mountain formations, clustered peaks, interlacing valleys, dense bamboo forests, and varied forest landscapes form the foundational framework of the park’s scenery. If the majestic mountains form the structural skeleton of the forest park, then the diverse and vibrant water scenes bring energy and vitality to the area. The park contains dozens of streams and mountain springs that gush forth from crisscrossing valleys. The flow varies with the terrain—sometimes rapid, sometimes gentle; sometimes a stream, sometimes a jade-green pool; sometimes a waterfall, sometimes a direct plunge; and sometimes rippling lake waters. Qianjiang National Forest Park not only offers pristine mountain spring water, azure skies, and fresh air, but also beautiful spots for rest and relaxation. Here, you can don a straw raincoat and hat, grab a bamboo pole, and learn to be a “lonely old man in a straw rain cape fishing alone in the cold river under the snow,” or channel the spirit of great leaders with ambitions as vast as “striking the waters for three thousand miles.” In April 2001, with approval from the provincial government, the Qianjiangyuan Scenic Area was designated as a provincial-level scenic spot. It is also an ideal destination for sightseeing, vacationing, convalescing, and reconnecting with nature.

　　Address: Qianjiangyuan National Forest Park Management Office, Qixi Town, Kaihua

　　Contact Number: 6076000

　　Ticket Prices: Lianhuatang & Grand Canyon 60 RMB, Fenglou 50 RMB

　　Route: From Quzhou South Station to Kaihua Bus Station, take the bus to Liyangtian and get off at the Qianjiangyuan stop. First bus at 7:20 AM, last bus at 4:30 PM.