Micangshan Forest Park

　　   Micangshan National Forest Park is located in the northern part of Nanjiang County on the northeastern edge of the Sichuan Basin, at the southern foot of the Micang Mountains in the Qinba Mountain area (Qinling–Daba Mountains). It borders Nan Zheng County of Shaanxi Province to the east and north, adjoins Shaba Township, Guanba Township, Zhaipo Township, and Yangba Town of Nanjiang County to the south, lies adjacent to Wangcang County of Guangyuan City to the west, and complements the renowned Guangwu Mountain National Scenic Area. It is approximately 70 km from Hanzhong City to the north (via Tielubei Mountain Gate), about 136 km from Bazhong City to the south (via Chenjiashan), and roughly 216 km from Guangyuan City to the west (via Chenjiashan). Covering an area of 40,155 hectares with a forest coverage rate of 97.3%, it is hailed as a natural oxygen bar. Established in 1995, it was approved as a national park in December 2002. Historically known as the “Gateway to Ba and Frontier of Shu,” it is now celebrated as a new highlight of eco-tourism in western China and a “golden triangle” for forest tourism among Sichuan, Shaanxi, Hubei, and Chongqing.

　　   The park boasts spectacular mountains, beautiful waters, and a charming environment. With ancient strata, unique landforms, vast territory, expansive forests, striking red foliage, elegant peaks, diverse celestial phenomena, and rich natural landscapes alongside deep cultural heritage, it offers sights for all seasons: spring mountain flowers, summer landscapes, autumn red leaves, and winter rime. It consists of three scenic areas—Muyangcheng, Eighteen Moon Pools, and Wanzi Mountain—with 88 attractions in total, including 74 natural and 14 cultural sites. The Muyangcheng Scenic Area features vast expanses of red leaves and rare plants; you can walk across the sky bridge at Lianyifeng Peak, go rafting on the Jiaojia River, and admire the Emei-style Xianglu Mountain of northern Sichuan. Explore the former revolutionary base, hike along the ancient Micang Road, and delve into Three Kingdoms culture. The Eighteen Moon Pools Scenic Area is rich in water bodies, with cascading pools and emerald waters, and rainbows that dance in the mist. Guangwu Mountain plays with shifting mists, while Jiujiao Mountain blends with the endless sky, making it a true “hundred-mile gallery.” The Wanzi Mountain Scenic Area is pristine and rustic, with countless ravines. Visit the Stone Forest Gully, explore the Snail Valley, shout for rain at the Rain-Calling Pavilion, and enjoy the panoramic views from the Wanjing Tower. By the Hanxi River, reflect on the legacy of Han Xin, and listen to the waves at General Rock. The red leaves of Micangshan are unmatched under heaven, and the waterfalls of the Eighteen Moon Pools rival those of Jiuzhaigou. The park encompasses the beauty of Huangshan, the strangeness of Wuling, the elegance of Emei, the serenity of Qingcheng, and the grandeur of Jianmen, leaving visitors refreshed and reluctant to leave.