Han Shuiyuan Forest Park

　　Han Shuiyuan Forest Park is situated in the southern part of Ningqiang County, Hanzhong City, approximately 12 kilometers from the county seat, covering the towns of Huangbayi and Bashan in Ningqiang County. The park stretches from Luguo Pass in the west to Genchangping in the east, and from Erdaohexian Changshou Valley in the north to Nanshanling (Hongshiliang) in the south. It spans about 6 kilometers from north to south and around 11 kilometers from east to west. Its geographical coordinates are: 106°8′–106°15′ east longitude and 32°43′–32°47′ north latitude, with a total area of 2,810 hectares.

　　The park is located atop Hongshiliang in the western part of the Bashan Mountains, at the junction of the northern edge of the Yangtze Platform and the southern edge of the Qinling Fold Belt. Over the long course of geological development, it has formed a complex tectonic framework. Influenced by the Qinling latitudinal structures and the arc-shaped fold belt of the Daba Mountains, the valleys are deeply incised, mostly forming “V”-shaped structures. Below 1,500 meters in elevation, the mountains are steep, while the mountaintops are relatively open, with some flat areas. The bedrock consists mainly of Permian limestone, Silurian sandy shale, Triassic argillaceous limestone, calcareous limestone, and some purple sandstone from the Baiya Jurassic period.

　　The terrain of the park is higher in the south and lower in the north. The highest point is Duxiu Peak on the southern side of Sipingli in the central area, with an elevation of 1,859 meters, while the lowest point is Changshou Valley in the north, at around 900 meters above sea level. The average elevation (about 1,500 meters) is over 600 meters higher than that of Ningqiang County (858 meters).

　　Han Shuiyuan Forest Park integrates forest landscapes, mountain vistas, canyon scenery, water features, and cultural attractions. It is characterized by serene woods, majestic peaks, deep canyons, beautiful waters, and rich historical heritage. The park features vast, lush forests with sweeping pine seas; the ten-mile-long Jingang Gorge offers dramatic, sword-like cliffs; the towering Hongshiliang Mountain stretches east-west like a coiled dragon; and water features such as waterfalls, clear pools, and streams are delicate and varied in form. The park’s cultural sites, themed around Qiang culture, mountain pass heritage, and religious traditions, are especially precious and deeply meaningful. It is hailed as a pearl along the Shu Road and a unique gem in the western Bashan region.

　　Transportation Guide

　　Address: 12 kilometers southwest of Ningqiang County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province

　　By Bus: Take a bus from Ningqiang County bound for Huangbayi.

　　By Car: Hanzhong City — National Highway G108 — through Ningqiang County — about 13 kilometers — follow signs to reach the park.