Jinggangshan Xiangzhou Scenic Area

　　The Xiangzhou Scenic Area is located about 40 kilometers northeast of Ciping, covering an area of 3,400 hectares, including two sites—Luojing and Yanlingzhang. Both feature natural landscapes. Luojing is known for its secondary primeval forest and high mountain valleys, offering the wild charm of pristine woodlands. Yanlingzhang, at an altitude of 1,488 meters, is ideal for viewing sea of clouds, sunrises, and azalea forests.

　　Xiangzhou is considered the cradle of China’s subtropical flora and fauna as well as one of the birthplaces of East Asian plant species. It is also a paradise for rare animals.

　　The Xiangzhou Scenic Area spans a total area of over 3,400 hectares, located in the eastern part of Ciping, about 30 kilometers from Ciping Town. The area is characterized by rugged canyons, magical secondary primeval forests, and rare trees and plants. There are over a hundred types of rare and nearly extinct plants here, numbering in the thousands. These include Pseudotaxus chienii, Tsoongiodendron odorum, Parakmeria lotungensis, Emmenopterys henryi, Tsuga chinensis var. tchekiangensis, Magnolia cylindrica, Fokienia hodginsii, Styphnolobium japonicum var. mesembrinum, Coptis chinensis, Dysosma versipellis, Panax japonicus, as well as unique species native to Jinggangshan such as Jinggangshan Ternstroemia gymnanthera, Jinggang Azalea, Red-haired Azalea, and Jinggang Mountain Kiwifruit. Specific areas within the scenic zone—such as Beikeng and Gaowu’s Renchang Magnolia Forest, Michelia figo, and Ormosia xylocarpa; Xiping’s Elaeocarpus petiolatus, Castanopsis lamontii, and Taxus mairei; as well as fir, ginkgo, michelia, Magnolia cylindrica, and Styphnolobium japonicum var. mesembrinum—have been designated as protected zones within the Jinggangshan Nature Reserve.

　　Yanlingzhang, within the scenic area, stands at an elevation of 1,488 meters, making it the third highest peak in the Jinggangshan Scenic region. It boasts beautiful expanses of Taiwan Pine and other rare animals and plants. From its heights, you can gaze out toward Wan’an, Ganzhou, and other distant locales, enjoying exceptionally pleasant scenery.

　　--The Xiangzhou Scenic Area is located about 40 kilometers northeast of Ciping, covering an area of 3,400 hectares, and includes two natural landscape sites: Luojing and Yanlingzhang.

　　---Luojing mainly features secondary primeval forest, with hundreds of kinds of rare and nearly extinct plants such as fir, michelia, Magnolia cylindrica, and Styphnolobium japonicum var. mesembrinum, which have been listed as protected zones in the Jinggangshan Nature Reserve.

　　---Yanlingzhang, at an altitude of 1,488 meters, is the third highest peak in the Jinggangshan Scenic Area, and is known for viewing sea of clouds, sunrises, and azalea forests.

　　---Currently, the Xiangzhou Scenic Area remains undeveloped and non-commercialized, preserving its original natural state.

　　Suggested Duration

　　2–3 hours

　　Transportation

　　Located within the Jinggangshan Scenic Area; first reach the main Jinggangshan Scenic Area.

　　1. External transportation to the Jinggangshan Scenic Area

　　2. Internal transportation in Jinggangshan: Within the scenic area, you can take an eco-friendly shuttle bus to reach Xiangzhou Scenic Area

　　Admission Fee

　　Included in the Jinggangshan Scenic Area ticket.

　　Opening Hours

　　Open all day

　　Location

　　40 kilometers northeast of Ciping