Enlong World Wooden Village

　　Anhui Ningguo Enlong World Wooden Village is situated in Ningguo City in the southeastern part of Anhui Province, 8 kilometers from the city center. Adjacent to the Yangtze River Delta tourism circle and Anhui’s “Two Mountains and One Lake” tourism area, it covers an area of 150 hectares. Established in 1997 and developed from an ecological science and technology demonstration park, it officially opened to the public in November 2001. It is an eco-tourism resort integrating sightseeing, leisure vacation, and business negotiations. The resort features key attractions such as the main gate landscape, a thousand-mu ginkgo garden, specialty orchards, a water park, a wooden villa complex, and the Enlong Folk Culture Garden, along with a four-star tourist hotel. The total investment reached 120 million yuan, with a daily reception capacity of 5,000 visitors.

　　The scenic area boasts a high starting point and distinctive features. Nestled against mountains and beside water, it offers tranquility and lush greenery with a high concentration of negative oxygen ions. Since its opening, it has welcomed over 2 million domestic and international tourists with its beautiful garden scenery, vibrant folk culture, fresh ecological environment, and thoughtful service. By the end of 2005, it was ranked as a “National AAAA-level Tourist Attraction,” and in May 2008, it was approved as a four-star tourist hotel.

　　From the moment of birth, humans have shared an inseparable bond with the earth. Everything we wear, eat, live in, and travel with comes from the land. Our reverence for the earth is akin to our worship of our mother. The ancient saying “Qian is heaven, the father; Kun is earth, the mother” reflects this philosophy. The “Mother Earth” statue in the main gate landscape fully embodies this theme, with surrounding group sculptures depicting plowing, harvesting, and joy accentuating the concept.

　　Upon entering the main gate, the roads throughout the scenic area are lined with walls entirely built from pebbles, stretching a total of 4 kilometers. These pebbles, naturally smoothed over hundreds of millions of years, vary in size and shape yet are uniformly solid and exude an ancient simplicity. Strolling along these paths, you’ll enjoy a serene and refreshing experience as if wandering through a secluded, tranquil paradise.

　　The thousand-mu ginkgo garden stretches as far as the eye can see, presenting a majestic spectacle. It offers different feelings in different seasons. In spring, the rolling hills are covered in lush green, radiating vitality that inspires awe for nature’s beauty and the wonder of life. In golden autumn, the foliage turns brilliant yellow, with ginkgo fruits hanging abundantly from the branches, celebrating a harvest season.

　　The specialty orchard spans several hundred acres, lush and vibrant, bearing fruit in its season. During harvest time, peaches, pears, and bayberries are plentiful, filling the air with the fragrance of fresh fruit. Visitors can enjoy sweet, crisp, and uniquely flavored fruits along their journey, bringing the joy of returning to pastoral life.

　　The Enlong Folk Culture Garden is a vital part of the World Wooden Village. Lush with greenery and fragrant with fruits, the garden boasts a beautiful environment. It features ethnic villages of the Mongolian, Miao, Wa, Dai, She, and Mosuo peoples, as well as areas for foreign cultural performances. It showcases the customs, folk songs, costumes, and architectural styles of different ethnic groups, along with rich international cultural elements. Visitors can enjoy unique performances such as Mongolian wrestling, Miao embroidery ball dances, lusheng dances, Dai water-splashing, Wa bull-fighting, and Mosuo folk songs. There are also interactive activities for tourists to join, including Miao bridal abduction, bamboo pole dances, Mongolian archery, zip-lining, grass sliding, water walking balls, and goldfish fishing. Among the most distinctive offerings are the world-renowned Thai ladyboy performances from Southeast Asia, motorbike stunts, Northeastern bear acts, marine animal shows, Miao fire-walking and knife-climbing, and Sichuan face-changing and fire-spitting acts. These thrilling and captivating performances keep visitors enthralled and reluctant to leave.

　　The wooden villa complex consists of 70 classic and elegant wooden villas nestled among lush pines and bamboos. All the cabins are crafted from high-quality pine wood sourced from southern Anhui, featuring distinct grain patterns and a natural, rustic charm. The interiors are well-equipped, offering standard rooms, triple rooms, quad rooms, and business suites, with a total capacity to accommodate 200 guests. Staying in these cabins not only provides premium and warm hospitality but also allows guests to breathe in fresh air rich in negative oxygen ions — often called a “natural oxygen bar” — promoting physical and mental well-being and longevity.

　　The water park holds 1.8 million cubic meters of water. Visitors can drive various types of boats and ride the waves or relax by the shore with fishing rods. Scenic beauty abounds throughout the wooden village. Towering pines look emerald green, and azaleas blaze crimson. Nature’s grand brushstrokes paint picturesque landscapes. Attractions such as the serene Sunset Valley, majestic and mystical White Pagoda, and relaxing fishing spots blend natural and man-made elements seamlessly. The resort’s botanical garden also houses a collection of rare ornamental plants, masterfully crafted and artistically inspiring, evoking strong aesthetic appreciation. For instance, the prized Sparrow Plum bonsai — a gem of Huizhou-style potted plants — has won awards at gardening expos. The night scene is equally captivating. Wooden villas and pavilions are perched on the mountainside, adorned with glowing red lanterns and colorful neon lights that create a warm, romantic, and tranquil ambiance. Under the night sky, Enlong World Wooden Village resembles a fairyland — enchanting and mesmerizing.