Hundred Bamboo Garden on Jinggangshan's Shangjing

　　-- As the name suggests, the Hundred Bamboo Garden is home to over 120 species of bamboo, covering the mountainside and blocking out the sunlight. The most eye-catching are the large moso bamboos — the verdant bamboos of Jinggangshan described by Yuan Ying.

　　-- In addition, the garden also features waterfalls, rockeries, pavilions, and a corridor displaying Mao Zedong’s poetry for visitors to enjoy.

　　-- Not many tourists visit here, so it’s also a great choice to experience the tranquil and elegant atmosphere of the bamboo forest.

　　-- The Hundred Bamboo Garden is located in Shangjing Village on Jinggangshan, 6 kilometers from Ciping, covering an area of 200 mu. It was built with an investment of over 1.7 million RMB by the Jiangxi Jinggangshan Enterprise Group Co., Ltd. It is a scenic spot that features rare and unique bamboos, integrating sightseeing, leisure, tourism, and science education, adding more charm to Jinggangshan, known as the "Cradle of the Revolution."

　　-- The Hundred Bamboo Garden has over 120 species of bamboo. Their shapes vary between round and square, and between arc-shaped and spherical; their stems are uniquely ridged, belly-like, bodhisattva-like, or straight and curved; their colors include purple, green, yellow, yellow with green streaks, and green with yellow streaks. Treasured varieties include tortoise-shell bamboo, Xiangfei bamboo, small Buddha-belly bamboo, and chicken-feather bamboo.

　　-- The types of bamboo in the garden include: Xiangfei bamboo, also known as "spotted bamboo." The phrase “one spotted bamboo branch sheds a thousand tears” tells the love story of Ehuang and Nüying searching for their husband across thousands of miles. The bamboo with segmented joints resembling a turtle’s shell is the tortoise-shell bamboo; square bamboo, a native species of Jinggangshan, is the most beautiful — it sways with dense leaves, proudly showing off its beauty, and the strangest thing is that its stem is square; purple bamboo stands out with its unique color; the delicate Feibai bamboo, not even a foot tall, has leaves that are large enough to wrap zongzi or as thin as willow leaves.

　　-- The most noticeable in the bamboo grove are the large moso bamboos — the verdant bamboos of Jinggangshan described by Yuan Ying. Back then, they played a significant role in the revolutionary struggle of Jinggangshan, and today they remain impressively graceful. Among the bamboos, camellias, gardenias, and mountain michelia bloom year-round; saraca asoca, two-leaf pine, and Jinggang orchids all display their charm. The Bamboo Garden also features waterfalls, rockeries, pavilions, and a corridor of Mao Zedong’s poetry for visitors to enjoy.

　　-- The climate of Jinggangshan is subtropical monsoon. The vast bamboo forests cover the mountains, lush and dripping with fresh green. Layers of mist weave through the bamboo groves, while winding stone paths are hidden among the thickets. Quietly walking along these paths into the depths of this green "lake," the mountain breeze gently brushes by, occasionally accompanied by the clear chirping of birds. The bamboo forest is so beautiful and tranquil — every stalk reaches high into the sky, standing tall, graceful, vigorous, and vibrant, full of life and the harmonious beauty of nature.

　　-- The ancients said: Bamboo is neither grass nor wood. Indeed, it is neither ordinary grass nor common timber but a beloved, unique plant that lies between the two. People love bamboo for its unrestrained grace; its upright posture; its hollow and strong-willed character; its branches that do not grow outside the nodes, symbolizing integrity; its blend of strength and flexibility; and even more for its disposition, “like a noble gentleman’s virtue, fitting everywhere.” Jinggangshan, famous for its “Red Tourism,” also boasts equally captivating greenery, and its sea of bamboos is just as enchanting. The beauty of Jinggangshan lies in its bamboo — across its majestic five hundred li, the vast green bamboo thrives on mountaintops and ridges, in steep cliffs and crevices, growing everywhere. Jinggangshan is a wonderful place to view, appreciate bamboo, and cultivate one’s spirit. Here, people can get close to the mountains, embrace nature, and savor the culture of green bamboo.

　　-- Suggested Duration

　　-- 30 minutes

　　-- Transportation

　　-- Located in Shangjing, 6 kilometers from Ciping. You can first reach the Ciping scenic area, then take an environmentally friendly shuttle bus to get there.

　　-- Admission Fee

　　-- Included in the ticket for Jinggangshan Scenic Area

　　-- Location

　　-- Ciping, Jinggangshan City (near the Mint Factory)