Xidaquan Forest Park

　　Xidaquan Forest Park is located in the southwest of Boli County, 25 kilometers from the county town. Established in 2003, the park covers an area of 9,200 hectares. It was designated as a provincial-level forest park in 1992, a national-level forest park in August 2003, and a national AA-level forest park in 2005. The Xidaquan primitive forest has been listed as a prefectural-level nature reserve.

　　Xidaquan boasts extremely rich tourism resources and outstanding natural ecological features. Part of the main range of the Wandashan-Laoyeling Mountains, the terrain is complex, with high mountains, dense forests, and steep slopes. The highest peak is Duanjialing, at an elevation of 1,008 meters. The area features natural mixed forests with diverse tree species and pristine ecological woodlands; valleys include marsh wetlands, original zonal vegetation, the rushing Wusuhun River, distinctive wild blue honeysuckle berries, hundreds of varieties of medicinal herbs, over eighty types of wild animals, as well as lesser-known anti-Japanese guerrilla base ruins and the stronghold of the bandit leader Xie Wendong. At elevations of 100–200 meters are communities of swamp plants, meadow plants, and steppe plants; 240–380 meters feature birch forests and broadleaf mixed forests; 380–600 meters consist of poplar-birch forests and broadleaf mixed forests; 600–800 meters host oak and mixed coniferous-broadleaf forests; above 800 meters, the marginal ridges are dominated by coniferous mixed forests of Korean pine, spruce, and fir, along with original zonal vegetation.

　　Xidaquan is divided into five major scenic areas and 58 attractions. The first is the Hong Gorge Rafting Scenic Area, with a 5-kilometer route featuring wide river valleys, crystal-clear water, beautiful scenery along the way, making rafting a highlight of the park. The second is the Wolong Peak Hiking Scenic Area, where the ridge is composed of tall rocks, resembling a dragon lying on the mountain—hence the name “Crouching Dragon Peak.” The mountain is about 800 meters long and 676 meters above sea level, with two natural caves at the summit, a “One-Line Sky” crevice, and other attractions. The mountain offers scenic beauty in all seasons: blooming mountain flowers in spring, cool breezes through lush forests in summer, colorful foliage in autumn’s “mountain of ten thousand hues,” and snow-blanketed trees in winter. The third is the Primitive Ecological Forest Scenic Area, where visitors can view thousand-year-old pines, explore pristine forests, and appreciate the wonders of nature. The forest is home to various wild animals and edible wild plants, while the rivers contain wild fish. The fourth is the Water Park Scenic Area, covering over 40,000 square meters, featuring small boats and yachts, high mountain stone caves, arched bridges over flowing water, pavilions, corridors, and a variety of recreational facilities. The fifth is the Stream Garden and Yunwu Mountain Villa Service Area, offering local delicacies such as wild mushrooms and game, natural mineral water from the streams, fishing in ponds, singing and dancing in the woods, accommodation in forest cabins and riverside guesthouses—a truly enjoyable mountain and forest experience.

　　Xidaquan Forest Park not only features abundant natural landscapes but also rich historical and cultural elements. It bears witness to many unforgettable years of turmoil, encapsulating the history of the Chinese nation's struggles and sacrifices during the War of Resistance against Japan. There are tangible remnants of Japanese invaders' exploitation of local resources, such as logging stumps, fallen timber, and the ruins of the Liuhao Dam. There are also sites linked to the resistance, including a former base of lumber workers armed against Japanese aggression under the leadership of General Zhou Baozhong of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army, the remains of the Anti-Japanese United Army’s garment factory, and the West Square of Hongxing Forest Farm—the site where Japanese puppet troops surrendered.

　　Transportation to Xidaquan Forest Park is very convenient. The Mudanjiang–Jiamusi Railway passes through Boli County, and National Highway 201 and Provincial Road 308 run across the entire county. Communication within the park’s various scenic areas is also reliable, with full mobile network coverage from both China Mobile and China Unicom.

　　Phone: 0451-6181333

　　Address: Sizhan Town, Boli County, Qitaihe City, Heilongjiang Province