Shangcangfang Forest Park

　　Shangcangfang is situated in Liziping Village, upstream of Shimawei Reservoir in the northwest of Shangnan County, 20 kilometers from the county town. It is an ecotourism area integrating peculiar peaks, secluded valleys, deep ravines, waterfalls, crystal-clear pools, and lush forests. The scenic area is a veritable ecological maze, with ancient vines entwined, uniquely shaped rocks standing tall, meandering streams, and overlapping mountains. Shangcangfang boasts dozens of pools of various sizes, such as Longtan Pool, Xishuitan Pool, Shuangfutan Pool, and Yunu Pool. These pools ripple with azure waters, resembling sapphires scattered across the jungle. Due to the terrain’s elevation changes, lively and graceful waterfalls connect the pools. Famous waterfalls such as Yuanshui Curtain Waterfall, Yuanming Waterfall, ShenDiao Waterfall, Zhuanyun Waterfall, and Tianmen Waterfall take on mesmerizing forms—some like the long sleeves of a dancing fairy, others like rainbows of seven colors—truly indescribably beautiful.

　　Beyond the pristine pools and cascading waterfalls, Shangcangfang features more rugged peaks. Laojun Peak, when viewed from afar, resembles the face of the Supreme Old Lord, with reddish-brown rocks forming vivid eyes, a nose bridge, and a mouth. Dujuan Peak rises abruptly, standing alone as a unique peak, covered with clusters of azalea trees that burst into brilliant red blooms every spring, creating a spectacular sight. Echoing Dujuan Peak are Shangcang Dazhai and Xiaozhai, two ancient fortresses over a thousand meters above sea level with precipitous terrain. These were once used by locals to take refuge from bandits, and today their gates and walls remain well-preserved. The Shangcangfang scenic area is a primitive natural landscape formed by the combined elements of mountains, water bodies, valleys, gorges, vegetation, sunlight, clouds, fog, and temperature. The ever-changing interplay of these elements creates the diverse and enchanting scenery of Shangcang Mangling, captivating and intoxicating all who see it—truly a place where “you won’t know its wonder until you witness it yourself.” Its magic is beyond words and can only be truly appreciated by experiencing it firsthand.

　　The planned Shangcangfang scenic area mainly consists of three parts: the Shimawei Reservoir Leisure Resort, a 10-kilometer Rural Culture and Folklore Corridor, and the Shangcang Mangling Scenic Area, also referred to as the “Two Points and One Line,” covering an area of 20 square kilometers. Currently, the highlight is the Shangcang Mangling Scenic Area, designated as Phase I of the project. The main tourism route spans 3,287 meters in a circular layout, making it easy to develop and utilize.

　　Scenic Area Address: Liziping Village, Shimawei Town, Shangnan County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province

　　Transportation by Bus: Take a minibus from Shangnan County to Shimawei Town, and get off at Shimawei Reservoir to reach the scenic area.

　　Self-driving Route: From Xi’an or Shangluo City — via National Highway G312 — through Danfeng County — toward Shangnan — exit at Shimawei — follow signs along the road after leaving the national highway to reach the scenic area.