Wangmu Mountain Scenic Area

　　Wangmu Mountain Scenic Area is situated in the northwest of Gaoyu Town, where the borders of Sishui, Ningyang, and Xintai counties meet. Named after the touching legend of the Holy Maiden longing for her mother, the area spans over 8,000 acres and forms an important part of the provincial-level forest park. Currently, the scenic area has initially developed into an ecological sightseeing zone focused on hiking and fruit picking, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb cultivation zone featuring honeysuckle and salvia, and a leisure and entertainment zone centered around large temple fairs and fishing. Visitors can not only enjoy the fragrant fruits, lush trees, and tranquil pastoral scenery but also get close to nature through the ecological park, experiencing the joy of holiday leisure and green eco-tourism.

　　I. Fruit Picking Zone. On the foundation of existing fruit trees, the picking zone has vigorously introduced advanced varieties and expanded its scale. It now covers more than 3,000 acres, including over 2,000 acres of apple orchards with more than ten varieties such as Red Chief, Juning, Jonathan, Fuji, Guoguang, and Banana; a chestnut orchard spanning over 1,000 acres; a persimmon orchard of over 200 acres; and a hawthorn orchard of over 300 acres. While sightseeing, visitors can fully experience the fun of picking and tasting these authentic, fresh fruits.

　　II. Huixian Mountain. Within Wangmu Mountain Scenic Area lies Huixian Mountain, which is home to the Huixian Mountain Temple. As the saying goes, “A mountain needs no great height to be sacred — if it hosts immortals, it becomes divine.” Since the Ming and Qing dynasties, this site has enshrined deities such as Bixia Yuanjun (the Goddess of Mount Tai), Guan Yu, and Hua Tuo, attracting pilgrims and tourists from far and wide to pray for blessings and admire the scenery. The temple has now been newly renovated, and its annual temple fair draws over 40,000 visitors from surrounding counties and districts, making it a renowned tourist destination in northern Sishui.

　　III. Dayun Temple. Dayun Temple is an ancient temple with a long history, originally built during the Ming Dynasty. Legend has it that the eminent monk Yongqi, while wandering, discovered the uniquely shaped terrain resembling nine dragons playing with a pearl, prompting him to settle here. After years of renovation, it gradually developed into a complex consisting of the mountain gate, front and rear ancient halls, east and west corridors, and the rear hall’s Hall of Laozi. Dayun Temple boasts distinctive scenery with beautiful mountains and waters. The scenic area is rich in tree species, with the forest farm covering a total of 3,200 acres and a forest coverage rate of 70%, featuring over 200 varieties, primarily pine, cypress, and black locust. In addition to the original more than 1,200 chestnut trees, over 3,000 new fruit and nut trees such as walnuts, pomegranates, and chestnuts have been added in recent years. There are also over 100 varieties of precious medicinal herbs. This scenic area not only contains the thousand-year-old temple originally built in the Ming Dynasty, but also maintains good vegetation, mainly including black locust, pine, cypress, as well as apple and chestnut trees. The diversity of plant and animal resources contributes to the area’s breathtaking scenery: beautiful landscapes, fresh air, clear mountains and waters, pleasant vistas, birdsong and floral fragrance, murmuring springs, vibrant flowers, and hidden caves deep within the lush forests.

　　This scenic area neighbors other popular tourist attractions such as Xihou Valley in Zhongce Town and Fengxian Mountain in Zhagou Town, enjoying significant advantages in both geographical and transportation access. It can be said that its unique location and superior natural and cultural landscapes lay a solid foundation for the development of eco-tourism. It has evolved into a mountain forest tourism resort integrating mysterious ancient temples, natural oxygen bars, Buddhist culture, and forest leisure vacations.

　　IV. Mountain Summit Scenic Area. At the summit of Wangmu Mountain, grotesque rocks stand in various fantastic shapes, while lush and graceful black pines thrive. A newly built reservoir creates a serene high-mountain lake reflecting the colorful surrounding hills, while gracefully arched dam walls help manage torrential rains and peak floodwaters. A newly constructed farmhouse restaurant adopts an architectural style that blends with eco-tourism, complementing the development of the scenic area. Visitors can not only enjoy the thrill of exploring mountains and waters but also savor local specialty dishes.

　　Address: Northern part of Gaoyu Town, Sishui County, Jining City

　　Business Hours: 24 hours

　　Recommended Visiting Duration: Approximately 4 hours

　　Featured Attraction: Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herb Cultivation Zone

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　　Farmhouse accommodations at the foot of the mountain provide food and lodging for visitors.