Jianling Forest Nature Reserve

　　Established in 1987, the reserve protects 90,000 mu of forested land. It is located in Beidaxiang, in the northwest of Wanning City, Hainan Province. Here, mountains rise and fall, dense forests spread out as far as the eye can see, and towering trees create a typical tropical rainforest – it is also the most well-preserved mountainous rainforest area in Wanning to date.

　　According to data, there are over 3,500 plant species here, belonging to 259 families and 1,347 genera. These include valuable and rare species such as camphor, green tangerine peel, mountain lychee, and antiaris toxicaria, as well as various medicinal plants such as ganoderma, kyllinga brevifolia, and Hainan’s four famous southern herbs – areca nut, and Alpinia oxyphylla. The forest features complex layer structures, dense tree canopies, well-developed buttress roots of tall trees, abundant vines, and old stems that bloom – all clear indicators of a tropical rainforest. Natural phenomena such as mutualism, symbiosis, and strangulation occur here in full display.

　　There are 34 animal species from 7 orders and 19 families, including pythons, pangolins, wild boars, civets, and foxes. There are also over 110 bird species, among which the rare ones mainly include silver pheasant, helmeted hornbill, red junglefowl, and francolin. From time to time, you may also spot colorful birds such as the black-naped oriole, scarlet minivet, fork-tailed drongo, and crimson-winged parakeet, as well as melodious singers like the hwamei and great tit.

　　The three major highlights of the area are Baishuilingshan Waterfall, Liwucheng, and Niujiaoling. Baishuilingshan Waterfall boasts beautiful scenery and a unique landscape, making it a shining jewel nestled within the Jianling Forest Nature Reserve. Its pristine water nourishes the numerous animals in the mountains and is also the source of the mother river at the foot of Jianling, playing a significant role in boosting the development of Jianling Village. Liwucheng is the original settlement of the Li people in Jianling Village. Its magical legends and peculiar giant rocks have been the talk of the town for centuries.

　　Niujiaoling derives its name from two mountain peaks with extremely sharp tips that lean toward each other, resembling a cow’s horn. The area is rich in animal and plant species, making it a favored spot for scientific researchers. Below the Jianling Forest Nature Reserve lies Jianling Village, which has naturally occurring underground hot springs with temperatures ranging from 45 to 92 degrees Celsius. These springs are rich in sulfur and contain high concentrations of various mineral elements essential to the human body. They can be used for convalescence and healing, refreshing the mind, reducing inflammation and detoxifying, and help prevent and treat various ailments such as boils.