Muwangshan National Forest Park

　　Muwang National Forest Park is located in Zhen’an County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province, and is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.[1] With a total area of 3,616 hectares, it is one of only two national forest parks on the southern slope of the Qinling Mountains. The park lies within the northern subtropical monsoon semi-humid climate zone, featuring a mild climate and abundant rainfall. Its forest coverage rate reaches 98.3%, and the negative oxygen ion concentration is as high as 50,000 per cubic centimeter. The park boasts lush forest vegetation, pristine forests that are dense and mysterious, thrilling thousand-acre grasslands, and a wide variety of rare birds and animals. It is home to more than 1,300 species of seed plants, including over 30 nationally protected tree species such as the yew, Cercidiphyllum, Metasequoia, and Qinling fir. It also hosts around 200 species of wild animals, including more than 10 protected species such as takins, clouded leopards, golden eagles, black bears, Lady Amherst’s pheasants, giant salamanders, and forest musk deer. It is also a potential habitat for giant pandas. The park is acclaimed as “a world of plants and a kingdom of animals.”

　　The tourism resources of Muwang National Forest Park primarily feature rhododendron-covered forests and unique peaks and rock formations, encapsulating the essence of the Qinling Mountains. It integrates forests, flowers, peaks, rocks, water, and caves into one, combining grandeur, uniqueness, beauty, danger, wilderness, serenity, and leisure. The park includes 3 rivers, 9 streams, 18 waterfalls, 36 pools, 72 peaks, and 108 main scenic spots, divided into three major scenic areas — Sihai Ping, Double-Headed Horse, and Cigou — along with the special Eagle Beak Peak Protected Area. Everywhere you look, the beautiful forest scenery of the northern subtropics unfolds.

　　The millennia-old fir forest belt is among the best in the Qinling Mountains, the thousand peaks of rhododendrons rank first in the northwest, the Eagle Beak Peak (now called Dapengding) is a unique wonder of China, and the kilometer-long stone waterfall is a rare sight in the world. In spring, visitors can admire rhododendrons; in summer, enjoy the coolness; in autumn, appreciate the red leaves; and in winter, play in the snow. The park remains in its pristine state, offering wild charm and interest all year round, with breathtaking scenery that never ends. It is known as a “heavenly painted scroll.” It is an ideal destination for backpackers interested in eco-tourism, leisure vacations, adventure, and photography.

　　Travel Routes Edit

　　Independent Travel: Take a train to Zhen’an Railway Station. Upon arrival, you can take a local bus or taxi to Xiguan Bus Station, then board the “Zhen’an–Yangsi” shuttle bus.

　　Self-Drive Tour:

　　The western route can pass through Yungai Temple, visit the White Minister Cave, cross Fengtu Ridge to enjoy the vast mountain-sea views, pass Yuehekou to see the clear streams, and also admire the spectacular scenery of Nameless Lake and White Jade Basin. The eastern route can include a rafting trip along the Lengshui River, visiting the ancient Tayun Mountain Temple, rafting along the Xun River, exploring the Silong Cave, and visiting Chaoyang Temple. You can also travel via the county town, Chaping Town, Yushi Township, Wenjia Township, and Yangsi.

　　Ticket Price: Peak Season: 80 RMB | Off-Peak Season: 65 RMB

　　Inquiry Phone: 0916-5321266

　　Postal Code: 711508

　　Scenic Area Address: Guilin Village, Yangsi Town, Zhen’an County