Bagua Scenic Area

　　   The Bagua Scenic Area is situated in the Bagua Mountain of Bagua Town, Yangchun, about 60 kilometers west of the city center. The highest peak of the mountain, Ehuangzhang, rises to 1,337 meters above sea level. The area is covered with dense forests and is home to a wide variety of rare and beautiful flowers and plants, many of which have high ornamental value. So far, 32 species of nationally protected plants have been discovered here, such as Tiger Face Flower, Pig Blood Tree, Antiaris toxicaria, Rhododendron Red Camellia, Asystasia gangetica, and Round-seed Lotus. There are also 12 plant species unique to China, such as Macropanax macrocarpus, accounting for one-fourth of those found in Guangdong Province, along with unnamed and unpublished rare varieties. The Bagua Ehuangzhang Provincial Nature Reserve has passed expert evaluation.

　　   On the mountain lies a 160,000-square-meter alpine lake with a water storage capacity of 24.18 million cubic meters. The water is of exceptional quality, with a slightly sweet taste. Boats navigate the lake surface, creating the spectacular sight of “boats sailing atop the mountain.” Between the mountains, waterfalls cascade down with a thunderous roar. Among them, the Bagua Waterfall is known as the “Number One Waterfall in Lingnan,” stretching 470 meters in length with a drop of 248 meters. Its sound can be heard within a 5-kilometer radius and its view can be seen from up to 10 kilometers away. The Bagua Scenic Area receives abundant rainfall and frequent fog, resulting in a landscape of breathtaking beauty.