Yashan Forest Park

　　Yashan is situated in the suburbs of Dayu County, a historic and cultural city in southern Jiangxi. Its highest peak reaches an altitude of 906.2 meters. For centuries, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism have complemented and merged with one another here. The scenic area spans over 30,000 acres, with a forest coverage rate of 92.6%. The mountains are covered with lush forests, dotted with waterfalls, bamboo groves, and tea plantations, as well as a wide variety of rare flowers and trees. The area boasts an exceptionally high concentration of negative oxygen ions. With such unique natural conditions and profound historical culture, Yashan has been shaped into a “sanctuary of wellness and a paradise of joy.” Here, you can cultivate your mind and body while enjoying nature.

　　Yashan Forest Park is located 9.5 kilometers from the county town, covering an area of more than 3,000 acres with a forest coverage rate of over 80%. The park is home to many precious tree species, including podocarpus, ginkgo, and nageia, as well as dozens of rare wild animals such as sika deer and pangolins. Attractions within the park include the Yashan Lingyan Ancient Temple and the Yashan Longshan Waterfall Cluster. The scenery is picturesque and idyllic, making it a comprehensive destination that combines natural landscapes such as mountains, forests, springs, and temples with numerous cultural sites. It is designated as a provincial-level scenic area.

　　The Yashan Longshan Waterfall Cluster is located in the heart of Yashan, stretching approximately 4 kilometers in length. The waterfalls are distributed in a terraced formation, with over 20 large and small cascades. The area features crisscrossing ravines, steep cliffs, hanging waterfalls, serene forests, clear springs, and a pleasant climate.

　　In the Lingyan Ancient Temple within the Meiguan–Yashan National Forest Park in Dayu County, there are two thousand-year-old ironwood trees whose shapes strikingly resemble the Chinese characters “丫” (Yā) and “山” (Shān), leaving many visitors in awe of nature’s craftsmanship.

　　These two ironwood trees are located in the northeast and northwest corners behind the Mahavira Hall of the temple. They stand about 4 meters tall, with trunks approximately 0.8 meters in diameter. The tree in the northeast corner takes the shape of a “丫,” with its trunk bending 70 degrees to the southeast and extending horizontally for about 1.8 meters. The tree in the northwest corner grows between crevices in the rocks, with its central trunk standing straight and the side trunks slightly concave and tilting outward. Its canopy covers an area of about 10 square meters, resembling an ancient-style “山” character when viewed from afar. Both trees remain vigorous and lush to this day, having naturally grown into the shapes of “丫” and “山,” which coincidentally match the name of the local mountain, “Yashan” (literally “Yā Shān”). They are considered the treasured guardians of the mountain. According to a monk in his 70s at the temple, the peculiar shapes of the trees had gone unnoticed for a long time until a boy of seven or eight recently discovered their unique forms. Word spread quickly, attracting waves of curious visitors.

　　Admission Fee

　　Admission: 45 RMB

　　Location

　　Yashan Scenic Area, Huanglong Town, Dayu County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province