Longbei Mountain National Forest Park

Longbei Mountain National Forest Park is located to the south of Yixing city, featuring gentle hills[...]

Longbei Mountain National Forest Park is located to the south of Yixing city, featuring gentle hills, lush greenery, and smooth asphalt roads known as the ‘Health Trail’ that encircles the entire park, making it particularly suitable for cycling and walking. The amusement facilities in Longbei Mountain Amusement Park also make the park an excellent destination for family outings.
The Jingxi Gate, Yangxian Gate, and Taodu Gate of Longbei Mountain National Forest Park are arranged from west to east in the north of the park, with the Yangxian Gate being the main entrance where the visitor center is located. Upon entering through the Yangxian Gate, several artificial waterfalls catch the eye, and not far to the east lies the amusement park, where rides such as the Ferris wheel and roller coaster require additional fees. Families with children tend to congregate on the large lawn at the entrance and in the amusement park to play.
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Given the park’s vast size, it is recommended to rent a bicycle at the entrance if you wish to explore deeper into the park. There are also sightseeing vehicles available at the entrance that go to Wenfeng Tower, with an additional charge. The three main exhibition halls in the park, the Literary and Art Celebrities Hall, the Science and Education Celebrities Hall, and the Historical Celebrities Hall, are worth visiting. These halls feature图文并茂宜兴名人 and display physical artifacts such as purple sand pots, embroidery, and paintings.


The Wenfeng Tower in the park, not far from the Jingxi Gate and to the west of the three exhibition halls, stands nine stories high. Whether you choose to climb the tower on foot or take an elevator, it costs an additional 10 yuan, and from the top, you can overlook the entire park and gaze upon the city of Yixing. Another significant cultural attraction, the Shehu Pavilion, is located deep in the southern part of the park. It commemorates the ancient Yixing man, Zhou Chu, who, along with the white tiger and the dragon, was considered one of the three plagues, and later, the legendary story of Zhou Chu slaying the dragon and killing the white tiger.


The park also features rose gardens, azalea gardens, and osmanthus gardens, where you can enjoy the blossoms in spring and autumn, and the tea garden in the south provides a refreshing atmosphere. Visiting Longbei Mountain National Forest Park is best in the early morning when the roads are enveloped in a thin mist, with rays of sunlight filtering through the trees, making the air exceptionally fresh, and the Ferris wheel displays a unique beauty in the early morning glow.


Opening hours: The park is open all year round from 05:00 to 20:00. Service facilities include luggage storage, intra-park transportation, baby carriage rental, and wheelchair rental. Reference prices are available, and there are designated smoking areas. The Longbei Mountain National Forest Park Visitor Center also has a mother and baby room.


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