Huangjianzi National Forest Park

　　Huangjianzi National Forest Park is a natural paradise of flora and fauna within the Yeliguan Scenic Area, notable for its rich forest biodiversity and rare, unique growing environments. Like a radiant green jewel, it is nestled in the western part of the scenic zone, adjacent to both ends of the Yemuxia Gorge, and approximately 16 kilometers from Yeliguan Town.

　　This is a primitive forest area at an altitude of 2,200 to 3,600 meters, with a forest coverage rate of 87%, interspersed with mountain meadows. It preserves large tracts of untouched primeval forest from Huangjianzi to Baishangou, showcasing nature’s timeless creation while also telling the story of the contributions made by residents of the neighboring Lin and Zhuo counties in preserving the green mountains and ensuring sustainable use of natural resources through conservation projects. The park features major tree species such as spruce and fir among conifers, along with broadleaf trees like birch and cyclobalanopsis, as well as shrubs like arrow bamboo. According to surveys, the area hosts over 1,300 species of higher plants across 433 genera and 122 families, including the nationally first-class protected plant Kingdonia uniflora and 27 second-class protected species such as Paeonia rockii and Himalayan blue poppy. There are also 251 species of wild animals, including six first-class protected species—such as snow leopards, forest musk deer, and sika deer—and 10 second-class protected species such as brown bears and blue-eared pheasants.

　　This is one of the most outstanding natural ecological attractions in the Yeliguan Scenic Area. As you walk through, the scenery constantly changes, with every spot offering something different. Here, you can immerse yourself in the diverse forms of the plateau forest beneath a canopy of rustling leaves and dappled sunlight; stroll along forest paths of wood and stone, where light dances and birds sing, and enjoy the freshness of the air, the sight of native wildlife, and the fragrance of plants and flowers. In recent years, around 10 million yuan has been invested here to develop tourism projects centered on leisure and summer retreats, including the establishment of a park reception center, forest villas, rest pavilions, lakes, waterfalls, and paved roads throughout the area. Locals from Lintan have built a scenic mountain resort in the heart of the park—Moon Bay—that offers integrated dining, lodging, and sightseeing services. A convenient, well-facilitated, and diverse range of touring options is now available.

　　It is also a rich geological museum and a grand showcase of ethnic historical and cultural heritage. While enjoying leisure and sightseeing, visitors can explore ancient Tu villages in Shuowa and Kangduo villages in Zhugqu County within the scenic area, as well as visit the “Three Lesser Temples” of Tibetan Buddhism in Amdo—Shuowa Temple, Kangduo Temple, and Duoma Temple.

　　This place is becoming an increasingly delightful destination for eco-tourism and is emerging as an important ecological haven and living gallery of flora and fauna in Longyou. May it capture the eyes of more artists and the hearts of more travelers in the context of Western China’s development and the broader landscape of tourism.