Xinfengjiang National Forest Park

Xinfengjiang National Forest Park, also known as Wanlv Lake (Evergreen Lake), it is the largest eco-tourism attraction in South China's. Situated in Dongyuan County of Heyuan City, there are more than 360 Green Island. Subtropical forests cover more than 78 percent of the park. Xinfengjiang National Forest Park is built relying on the largest man-made lake in South China, the Evergreen Lake. Backed by the Laurel Mountain (Guishan Mountain), the zenith of the city, this scenic area also holds hundreds of green islets dotted on the lake. 

The forest park covers an area of 160,000 hectares (395368.6 acres) in total with water areas of 37,000 hectares (91,429 acres). The geographic environment of the park is richly endowed by nature. In the vast virgin forest lives much subtropical evergreen broad-leaved vegetation, some rare plants, about 130 species of animals and 110 kinds of birds. With its great variety of flora and fauna, the forest park is known as 'Kingdom of Flora' and 'Paradise of Fauna'.

The Laurel Mountain (Guishan Mountain) of the forest park has a pleasant climate and unspoilt natural beauty and marvelous mountain splendor. The fresh air and the favorable environment make the mountain a natural oxygen bar. There are cloud-kissing ancient trees, delicate pavilions, murmuring brooks, an iron chain bridge, fields of wild flowers, and over 20 charming waterfalls in the mountain. An extensive area of wild azaleas grows on the main peak of the mountain which has an elevation of 1,056 meters (3,465 feet). In April and May, the mountain top is covered by colorful blooming flowers.

 

In the forest park, there is a long stream with rare stones scattered throughout the water and unique pavilions standing along the bank. Flowers, both wild and cultivated, form a wide belt of natural beauty on the banks, making the stream a delightful attraction. Tourists to the forest park can entertain themselves by participating in such activities as aquatic disco, playing in the water, drifting, swimming, climbing, hiking, and exploring the natural beauty of the area.

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