Louzishan Mountain

　　   Louzishan Mountain is situated in the eastern part of Kazuo County, within the townships of Yangjiaogou, Laoyemiao, and Youzhangzi. With an elevation of 1,091.1 meters, it is part of the central section of the Songling Mountain Range. The core area of the scenic zone consists predominantly of forested land, boasting a forest coverage rate of 94.8%. The terrain of Louzishan is complex, featuring a rich variety of tree species and dense, structurally diverse forest vegetation. It serves as one of the better-preserved natural green barriers in western Liaoning, and is the highest peak in the county. On clear, sunny mornings, visitors who hike to the summit can witness the sunrise over the sea—an awe-inspiring spectacle unique to Liaoning and remarkable even in Northeast China.

　　   The Louzishan scenic area lies in the transitional zone between the North China plant system and the Inner Mongolia plant system. As a result, it features both North China and Mongolian plant types. There is both scattered distribution of original plant types and forest-steppe and meadow-steppe vegetation typical of semi-arid and semi-humid monsoon climates. The area also sits at the intersection of the North China animal geographic region and the Mongolian-Xinjiang animal geographic region, giving its animal resources a transitional and mixed character.

　　   The Louzishan scenic zone combines natural landscapes, represented by its vast forest environment, with cultural and humanistic elements. It is the most well-preserved forest ecological vegetation area in western Liaoning. Not only is it a nature reserve of the forest type, but it is also a high-quality scenic destination. Tourism here encompasses scientific research, educational activities, teaching fieldwork, folk culture, religious tourism, leisure vacations, and official trips.