Shuanglong Mountain Villa in Nanping City

　　   The three-star rural tourism operation unit Shuanglong Mountain Villa in Nanping City is located in the Qian Shan Ba Kan Scenic Area along the ancient Fujian–Jiangxi Trail, 3.8 kilometers north of Nanping City and 4.6 kilometers from the northern exit of the Fuqing Expressway. It covers an area of 568 hectares with a forest coverage rate of 93.6%. The scenic area earned its name because in the past, visitors had to climb 3,800 steps from the base to the top of the hill. It is one of the best-preserved ancient trails in China, historically known as the “national highway” of Nanping—the cradle of Fujian civilization—and is famed for the legend “Qian Shan Ba Kan, every step yields gold.”

　　   Since 2005, Nanping Kaxia Shengyuan Ecotourism Co., Ltd. has vigorously developed rural tourism projects centered around Shuanglong Mountain Villa in Kaxia, tourism, leisure, entertainment, and natural oxygen bars. Highlighting the culture of the millennia-old trail and integrating other attractions, the company aims to create a “back garden” of Nanping that combines leisure and wellness. Facilities such as a tourist reception center, natural swimming pool, Wangyue Pavilion, Yixin Pavilion, teahouse, leisure corridor, and wellness center have been built. These offer visitors the experience of “stepping into real mountains and rivers and returning to nature,” with tourism’s economic and social benefits becoming increasingly evident. In 2012, the site received 100,000 visitors, generating over 1.5 million yuan in tourism revenue and providing jobs for more than 30 people. It is an ideal destination for sightseeing, eco-tourism, summer retreats, leisure vacations, conference tourism, and educational exploration.

　　   I. Traveling at Shuanglong Mountain Villa

　　   Shuanglong Mountain Villa enjoys convenient transportation and a prominent location, with complete basic facilities. It connects to the Punan Expressway to the east and the Beijing–Fuzhou Expressway to the west. It is 9 kilometers from Yanmen Wharf and Nanping Railway Station, and 170 kilometers from Wuyishan Airport. Urban buses (Routes 1 and 2) and taxis from downtown Nanping can reach the villa.

　　   II. Sightseeing at Shuanglong Mountain Villa

　　   The adjacent Qian Shan Ba Kan Scenic Area boasts rich cultural heritage and numerous historic sites. Since ancient times, it has been said that “Qian Shan Ba Kan, every step yields gold.” Legend has it that Huang Chao, leader of the peasant uprising during the Tang Dynasty, once camped here. Northern Song Dynasty general Yang Bamei, national hero Wen Tianxiang, and Zheng Chenggong fought battles here, leaving behind relics such as ancient fortresses and General Bridge, as well as beautiful legends. Presidents of the Republic of China, such as Cao Kun, and the first governor of Fujian Province, General Sa Zhenbing, inspected the area and left behind precious cultural artifacts like the “Yisheng Zai Dao” stele and the “Yiwen Xuanzhao” plaque.

　　   The Qian Shan Ba Kan scenery is captivating, with winding paths, numerous ancient and rare trees, and abundant biological resources. It is a famous site for type specimens and an important germplasm resource bank, home to 4,267 species—more than triple the number of plant varieties in Europe. The scenic area is also a natural oxygen bar, with an average negative ion concentration exceeding 30,000 per cubic centimeter. The area features many attractions, particularly the elegant and flowing Shuanglong Waterfall, the magical giant camphor tree, and the mysterious Day Open Night Close Rock, all of which spark the imagination.

　　   Currently, the villa offers over 20 distinctive rural tourism activities, including outdoor adventure, flower viewing, waterfall appreciation, barbecuing, hiking, fruit picking, swing riding, children’s water play areas, making glutinous rice cakes, and shellfish collecting. The strong rural ambiance allows visitors to enjoy an entirely different eco-tourism experience from the city.

　　   III. Accommodation at Shuanglong Mountain Villa

　　   Shuanglong Mountain Villa covers an area of 15,000 square meters, with an operational area of 2,200 square meters. It has 12 guest rooms and 4 standalone forest homes, offering a total of over 50 beds and accommodating nearly 60 guests daily.

　　   IV. Dining at Shuanglong Mountain Villa

　　   Shuanglong Mountain Villa is renowned both within and outside the province for its unique farmhouse cuisine. It serves original-flavor dishes such as free-range chicken, free-range duck, local vegetables, forest vegetables, farmhouse food, medicinal cuisine, as well as traditional handmade treats like glutinous rice cakes.

　　   V. Shopping at Shuanglong Mountain Villa

　　   The shopping area offers a rich selection of local natural foods and specialties for visitors to choose from, including red mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, honey, dried bamboo shoots, daylilies, Mangdang bayberry wine, and rice wine.

　　   VI. Entertainment at Shuanglong Mountain Villa

　　   The villa features an OK club, multi-functional conference hall, leisure wooden cabins, a natural swimming pool, and recreational facilities such as table tennis, badminton, basketball, and various board and card games.

　　   Source: People's Government of Nanping City