Shiwangtian

　　Shiwangtian faces Nanshan Mountain across the peaks, covering a total area of over 90,000 mu, with an elevation between 1,200 and 1,800 meters. It has a subtropical mountainous cool and humid climate, featuring mild winters and cool summers. The area is crisscrossed with streams, covered in lush grass, dotted with swaying bamboo groves, dense thickets, and thick moss. Beneath the emerald-green meadows lie hidden swamps and wetlands, making it a picturesque highland plain. Legend has it that immortals once farmed here in ancient times, giving it a unique charm distinct from Nanshan. Experts have identified over 700 plant species thriving in the dense vegetation, including 27 under national key protection, 25 aromatic plants, and over 80 medicinal plants—including the world’s first-discovered new genus of Araliaceae, Hunan Panax. The region is also home to 11 rare animal species such as musk deer, bears, leopards, golden pheasants, giant rock partridges, giant salamanders, and red-billed leiothrix. Shiwangtian is truly a precious natural gene bank for flora and fauna, making it an ideal destination for scientific research and adventure tourism.