Watchtower

　　The watchtower is situated on Wangnongting at an altitude of 2,997.9 meters and stands 40 meters tall. It is part of the supporting infrastructure for forest fire prevention and the monitoring of forest pests and diseases, and was completed on October 1, 1985. A dirt and gravel road of about 100 meters leads to the tower, where a high-powered telescope has been installed for long-distance viewing.

　　This is the highest point accessible to regular tourists in Shennongjia. The mountain peak opposite is the true summit of Shennong, with an elevation of 3,105.4 meters, which can only be reached by signing up for an expedition team.