Qinwang Mountain Natural Scenic Area

　　Shaanxi Qinwang Mountain Forest Park is a provincial-level forest park established with the approval of the Shaanxi Provincial Forestry Department on November 24, 2008, within the area of the state-owned Erlongshan Forest Farm in Shangzhou District. Qinwang Mountain is one of the branches of the Qinling Mountain Range, located 30 kilometers southwest of Shangzhou District. It is 3 kilometers from the Yangxie Town exit of the "Lan-Shang" Expressway. It takes 40 minutes to drive from Xi'an to Qinwang Mountain, and 15 minutes from Shangzhou. The mountain lies at the junction of Machihe, Yangxie, and Yanchihe three townships.

　　The park stretches from Chishuiyu in the east to Shidaoyu and Xiniucao River in the west, from Ruhe in the north to the southern boundary of Yanchihe in the south, covering an area of 115.5 square kilometers. The main peak of Qinwang Mountain has an elevation of 2,087 meters, making it the highest point in Shangzhou District and also the watershed between the Danjiang and Jinshui rivers. Its geographical coordinates are: 109°30'04" east longitude, 33°38' north latitude. The mountain features towering and steep terrain with a majestic and imposing presence. Ridges, peaks, saddles, and valleys radiate outward from the main peak, covered with dense forests and murmuring streams. The area contains 147,000 mu of forested land, including 111,780 mu of woodland, 32,000 mu of shrubland, and 3,220 mu of suitable forest land. There is also 26,250 mu of non-forested land, including 2,240 mu of sloped farmland exceeding 25 degrees, with a forest and shrub coverage rate of 83%.

　　The park boasts a rich variety of forest vegetation and distinct vertical climate zones. From higher to lower elevations, dominant tree species include red birch, white birch, Huashan pine, and linden. There are mixed secondary forests of birch, oak, coniferous, and broadleaf trees, representing the remnants of primeval forests damaged by human activity during the 1960s–70s—characteristic plant landscapes of the region. Broadleaf species such as elm, persimmon, walnut, chestnut, and eucommia are also widely distributed. The area retains a complete natural ecosystem with both forests and grasslands, providing habitats for the survival and reproduction of rare animals. Nationally protected animals include the first-class leopard and wild marten, while second-class protected species include the Lady Amherst's pheasant and serow, among dozens of others. Non-protected wildlife includes wild boar, masked palm civet, pheasant, snakes, and more. Temples around the foothills form a surrounding temple cluster, including Songyun Temple at the mouth of Yangxie Temple Gully, Taiping Temple in Chishiyu of Machihe, Lingshan Temple at the mouth of Gaoping Gully in Linchahu, Dasheng Temple and Guanyin Temple in Yanchihe. Ancient and famous trees such as welcoming pines, cloud pines, dragon pines, and willows are commonly seen in the mountains. Unique geological features like stone gates, stone gorges, and rockfall landscapes abound. Natural sights such as E'xiang Stream, Ru River, Yanchihe, mountain springs, widespread flowers, and medicinal herbs make visitors linger in awe. From the mountaintop, one can gaze upon breathtaking sunrises, sunsets, sea of clouds, foggy waves, mountain ranges, and forest seas, creating a truly heavenly experience.

　　Scenic Area Address: 30 kilometers southwest of Shangzhou District, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province

　　Transportation: No direct bus service to the scenic area; visitors may rent a car in Luoshang City to get there