Guifeng Mountain National Forest Park

Guifeng Mountain is situated in Xinhui District and this famous scenic spot has elevated to a national forest park and ranks as one of the famous tourist zones in Guangdong. Guifeng Mountain National Forest Park is the southest national forest park in China. Relying on its advantageous natural resources, the lofty peaks and verdant forest give it endless vigor and charm. The special geographical location makes the mountain a rare pearl of South China. Being a notable scenic spot, the mountain also has several historical relics and has been home to many celebrated ancient scholars and venerable Buddhist followers.

With forest coverage of more than 90 percent, Guifeng Mountain has an elevation of 437 meters (1,433 feet). Covering an area of 5,510 hectares (13,616 acres), it bears the vast forest, rare plants and exotic flowers. The red autumn leaves on the mountain are comparable to those of the Fragrant Hills Park of Beijing for there are extensive areas of trident maple trees. As deep autumn advances, the mountain is covered with scarlet leaves and the magnificent view attracts admiring crowds. The rich natural resources of the national forest park provide excellent resting places for numerous animals and birds, including some rare species. The main spots in the park are the following.

Yutai Temple

Yutai Temple is one of the four most famous temples of Guangdong. It was built in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220) and reached its heyday in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The sublime temple has many imposing Buddhist structures, including the Hall of Heavenly Kings, Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Hall of Great Hero, Sutra Depository, Kwan-yin Hall and Zendo. The Tianwang (Heavenly King) Pagoda, built during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), is the only Lama pagoda of Guangdong Province. Ruquan (Milk Spring) Well is a miracle of the Guifeng Mountain and you can find it not far from the Yutai Temple. The constant spring is cool and sweet, and it is a mystery that the ivory-white water has the taste of milk, which is especially obvious in winter.

Jade Lake

The Jade Lake is the main tourist resort and a place of recreation. A delicately elegant pavilion, which resembles a blooming flower, lies in the center of the lake. There are arch bridges among the rockworks in the lake, and tourists can swim and boat in the lake or have a walk along the banks to appreciate the picturesque scenery. The lake becomes especially charming at night with sparkling bonfires and colorful shining lights. The national forest park also has a well-equipped sports park on a grand scale, providing ice-skating, rowing, grass-skiing, rock-climbing, go-karting and other popular sports, as well as barbecues.

Other attractions like Bixia Mansion, Zhenshan Temple, Premier Zhou Memorial are also worth visiting. There is also a grass-skating field here for people who like grass-skating and other Entertainment facilities for tourists.

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