Ancient Ginkgo Trees in Panxian

　　Type: Botanical Garden

　　Recommended visiting time: About 1 hour

　　The Ancient Ginkgo Scenic Area in Panxian is located 20 kilometers from the Panxian Special District and includes attractions in Shiqiao, Lemintown, Chengguan Town, Shuitang Town, and Huopu Town. It features thousands of ancient ginkgo trees, Biyun Cave, Danxia Mountain, Huopu Azalea Forest, the ancient Yunnan-Guizhou Post Road, and dozens of other famous sites. If you visit in October, you can see vast golden ginkgo forests—absolutely stunning.

　　Highlights Danxia Mountain is located within Shuitang Town, standing at an elevation of 1,888 meters. This solitary peak rises majestically with a grand atmosphere. At the summit stands the Huguo Temple, which enjoys a thriving flow of incense and remains an important center for Buddhist activities to this day.

　　Biyun Cave

　　Known in the Ming Dynasty’s Bian Yi Zhi as the “Number One Spectacular Cave in Pu’an.” The most unique feature of this cave is its three interconnected passages: one enters from the ground tunnel; the second admits light from the sky hole above; and the third allows water to flow out through the air vent. Huopu Azalea Forest

　　Located near the border between Yunnan and Guizhou provinces at Shengjing Pass. It consists of a natural azalea forest along with planted pine and fir trees. The area not only has large expanses of primeval azalea groves but also hosts many rare plants and animals. In springtime, various kinds of azaleas bloom in vibrant competition. The Ancient Ginkgo Scenic Area in Panxian is located 20 kilometers from the Panxian Special District and includes attractions in Shiqiao, Lemintown, Chengguan Town, Shuitang Town, and Huopu Town. It features thousands of ancient ginkgo trees, Biyun Cave, Danxia Mountain, Huopu Azalea Forest, the ancient Yunnan-Guizhou Post Road, and dozens of other famous sites. If you visit in October, you can see vast golden ginkgo forests—absolutely stunning. Transportation: You can take a bus from Panxian Bus Station to Lemintown, the central area of the Ancient Ginkgo Scenic Area, for a fare of 10 RMB. From Lemintown, you can switch to different vehicles to reach various scenic spots.

　　 Liupanshui City, Guizhou Province