Swan Lake Forest Park

　　“Swan Lake Forest Park” is centered around the Duxi Forest Farm, along with about 400 acres of forest from Jianpo Village in Yanshanhong Township and about 300 acres of forest from Duxi Village in Dula Township, totaling an area of 3,900 acres. Located in the northern suburbs of Guiyang, it borders Changpoling National Forest Park to the south, boasts a prime location, and is just three kilometers from the district government seat. The Guizhou-Zunyi Expressway runs through the forest area, adjacent to the Sichuan-Guizhou Highway, and is 15 kilometers from downtown Guiyang. The Erdou Highway passes right by the park entrance.

　　The park’s tourism resources are characterized mainly by forest landscapes and open woodlands with grass. Key attractions include: (1) Swan Lake, covering 21,000 square meters, whose scenic water and tree reflections captivate all travelers on the Guizhou-Zunyi Expressway; (2) Two ancient post roads—one being the most important pre-Republic-era route, the Sichuan-Guizhou Line, and the other a winding path from Xiuwen via Xiaoguan to Guiyang; (3) A karst cave located beside the Erdou Highway, about 500 meters long, with a spacious cave hall measuring 400 square meters, housing a rich array of vivid and diversely shaped stalactites; (4) The Duxi “Sky Train” incident, a bizarre natural phenomenon that caused a stir both domestically and abroad in 1994—now, as technology advances, the curiosity to explore nature draws many visitors in search of answers; (5) The upcoming Dapuo Forest Fire Watchtower, perched atop Dapuo Mountain at an altitude of 1,367 meters, offers the best panoramic view in Baiyun District, overlooking the surrounding forest belt.

　　Featured Attractions

　　Swan Lake

　　The beautiful Swan Lake lives up to its name, covering 21,000 square meters, and enchants all travelers on the Guizhou-Zunyi Expressway with its shimmering waters and tree reflections. The park is also named after this lake.

　　Huanpo Cave

　　The Huanpo Cave in the park has a development orientation of 320 degrees, stretches about 380 meters in length, and features stalactites with highly realistic shapes and diverse forms. The stalagmite in the cave’s fourth “chamber,” about one meter tall, strikingly resembles a standing “Guanyin” (Goddess of Mercy), which experts have recognized as having high ornamental value.

　　Pine Forest and Grassland

　　The park’s forest mainly consists of pure Masson pine plantations established around 1960, exhibiting typical characteristics of southwestern China’s forests. The planted Masson pines are tall and straight, arranged in neat, linear rows. With an average height of 22 meters and average diameter at breast height of 20 centimeters, walking beneath the woods fills the air with the unique fragrance of pine, refreshing the mind and spirit. The forest grassland is another highlight of the park. Years of forest conservation and conversion of farmland to grassland have created vast, lush green carpets of meadow-like forest land.

　　Sky Train Incident

　　The “Sky Train” incident is a sensational event from 1994 that garnered attention both in China and abroad, and is one of the few suspected UFO occurrences in the country. The site of the incident lies within the park, and as technology continues to evolve, the curiosity to explore UFOs draws numerous visitors seeking answers.

　　Ancient Post Roads

　　There are two ancient post roads in the park—one being the most important pre-Republic-era route, the Sichuan-Guizhou Line, and the other a winding path from Xiuwen via Xiaoguan to Guiyang.

　　Dapuo Mountain Peak

　　The Dapuo Forest Fire Watchtower stands proudly atop Dapuo Mountain at an elevation of 1,367 meters. It serves not only as Baiyun District’s primary forest fire monitoring station but also as the district’s finest viewing spot. From the antique-style pavilion, visitors can overlook the entire Baiyun area, evoking the feeling of “standing atop the peak to view all mountains below.”

　　Promoted to a National 2A-Level Scenic Area

　　Swan Lake Forest Park has successfully passed the national review and has officially been promoted to a National 2A-Level Scenic Area.

　　According to reports, “Swan Lake Forest Park” is centered around the Duxi Forest Farm, along with about 400 acres of forest from Jianpo Village in Yanshanhong Township and about 300 acres of forest from Duxi Village in Dula Township, covering an area of 3,900 acres. The park enjoys a superior location, convenient transportation, unique resources, and a pleasant environment. It features attractions such as Swan Lake (21,000 square meters), ancient post roads, karst caves, and the site of the Duxi “Sky Train” incident, all highlighting its forest landscape and open woodland-grassland features.