Sanling Mountain National Forest Park

　　Sanling Mountain National Forest Park is situated three kilometers southwest of Zhanjiang City in Guangdong Province, the southernmost part of mainland China, and spans a total area of 22,685 mu, with forested land covering 15,000 mu (1,000 hectares) and a green coverage rate of 98%. It serves as the largest green protective barrier in Zhanjiang and is hailed as the city's "lung" and beautiful "back garden." The park’s southwestern boundary features Sanling Mountain, which rises 140.1 meters above sea level and is the highest peak within the Zhanjiang urban area. From the summit, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the coastal cityscape. The park also boasts rare urban water bodies and wetland resources, such as Chixi Lake.

　　Surrounded by mountains and water, Sanling Mountain National Forest Park features picturesque lakes and rolling hills of varying sizes, along with uniquely shaped valleys and ravines. It offers an exclusive subtropical rainforest ambiance—lush woodlands, misty vistas, birdsong, and floral fragrances. The park is an ecological countryside destination that integrates tourism, sightseeing, picnicking, barbecuing, and leisure vacationing.

　　The forest park is rich in flora and fauna. To date, 89 species of vertebrates have been identified, belonging to 35 families, 18 orders, and 4 classes. Among them, nine species—including little egrets, rock pigeons, tundra swans, mandarin ducks, northern goshawks, Eurasian sparrowhawks, brown wood owls, tiger frogs, and lizards—are classified as national first or second-class protected animals. The park also hosts 318 species of trees, 536 species of shrubs, and 670 types of vegetation, including six species that are nationally protected at the first or second level. Here, the harmony between humans and nature is fully embodied.

　　With green mountains, clear waters, blue skies, and white clouds, the park offers an experience of “escaping the hustle and bustle and connecting with nature.” Sanling Mountain Forest Park remains lush with vegetation and abundant in flowers and fruits not only in summer but also in winter, making it a great destination for locals to enjoy leisure, escape the heat, go hiking, and immerse themselves in the wild charm of forest exploration.

　　Source: Guangdong Provincial Forestry Department