Fengshan National Forest Park

　　    Fengshan National Forest Park is characterized by its "lush forests, mystical clouds, beautiful waters, peculiar rocks, and rich history," featuring unique forest tourism resources, profound cultural heritage, and excellent combinations. The mountainous region boasts steep peaks and dense woods, creating misty and sea-of-clouds landscapes. The ever-changing clouds among the mountains are unpredictable and take on countless forms, captivating all who visit. Vast stretches of forest present a lush, emerald-green scene. The majestic and dynamic Shijiao Waterfall cascades down from the mountain valley, resembling a white silk ribbon cutting through sunlight, with rainbows soaring and white mists rising—like a fairy scattering blossoms or pearls scattered on the ground—dreamlike and ever-changing. At the summit of Fengshan, Baogai Peak, stands a TV tower, microwave station, and pavilions, adding charm to the mountain’s scenery. Ximaoshan and Yabishan complement each other beautifully, while Immortal Stone appears as if dropped from heaven, a marvel of nature. Hidden in the deep mountains are Tongluogu, Lion Rock, and Immortal Carvings, each a masterpiece of nature with its own unique charm.

　　    Fengshan lies within the mid-subtropical humid climate zone, enjoying abundant rainfall and a pleasant climate, providing an ideal natural environment for the survival and reproduction of wildlife. According to research by the Ganzhou Forestry Research Institute, the proposed Fengshan National Forest Park area hosts 902 species of seed plants from 156 families, including four Class I nationally protected plants: the southern yew, ginkgo, Bretschneidera sinensis, and Mussaenda pubescens var. alba; and 14 Class II protected plants such as Fujian cypress, Taiwan fir, lacebark tree, magnolia officinalis, semiliquidambar cathayensis, and Phoebe bournei. There are also 184 species of wildlife, including two Class I protected animals—the python and clouded leopard—and 21 Class II protected species such as the pangolin, silver pheasant, golden cat, tiger frog, and serow.

　　    Located in the subtropical zone, the forest park features vegetation types such as mixed evergreen coniferous and broad-leaved forests, evergreen coniferous and broad-leaved bamboo forests, mountain shrublands, and planted secondary forests, forming a richly diverse and ever-changing forest landscape. As the only prominent peak within a hundred li of the Ganzhou Basin, it also creates a variety of spectacular meteorological phenomena.

　　   The uniqueness of the plant landscape in Fengshan Forest Park is also reflected in the ancient tree communities consisting of thousands of old trees in Shangfengshan Village and Xiafengshan Village. These ancient pines, camphor trees, and sweet gums, all over 500 years old, are considered “feng shui trees” and serve as witnesses to the early settlement of the diverse Hakka people in this region during their clan-based land enclosures. With a wide variety of species and uniquely shaped trees, this ancient grove is truly one of a kind, even across southern Jiangxi and the entire province.

　　    Since the Jin Dynasty, Fengshan has been a famous mountain in Ganzhou. Before the Tang Dynasty, it was called Renkong Mountain, renamed Kongtong Mountain in the Song Dynasty, and began being called Fengshan in the late Qing Dynasty. It has long been a source of inspiration for poets and scholars throughout the ages. Su Dongpo listed it as the foremost of the Eight Scenic Spots of Ganzhou, making it an important part of the Song Dynasty culture in the city.

　　    Yangxian Ridge was where Yang Yunsong, a master of the Gan school of feng shui, resided and studied the principles of yin-yang and geomancy. Here, he refined the Form School of feng shui theory and taught disciples. By the Song and Ming Dynasties, renowned feng shui experts emerged from southern Jiangxi, gaining widespread fame and recognition even at the imperial court, where they were summoned to serve the royal family—conducting feng shui surveys for the Ming Thirteen Tombs and redesigning sections of the Great Wall, among other projects. In recent years, as research on “human environments” gains attention, the mysterious world of feng shui culture has attracted renewed interest from various circles worldwide, especially becoming a hot topic in Southeast Asia and Hakka regions on the mainland. This has further enhanced the immeasurable tourism potential of Yangxian Ridge, the sacred site of the Form School—one of the two major schools of feng shui.

Kongtong Temple Ruins

Fengshan Lion Rock

Fengshan Immortal Stone

Sea of Clouds Spectacle

Gonggu Stone

Baogai Peak