Jinzi Peak National Forest Park is located in the western part of Qingyuan County, 18 kilometers away from the county town, and is based on the management area of Qingyuan Forest Farm with a total park area of 5752 hectares. It boasts a natural forest area of 3586 hectares, accounting for 64.1% of the total area. There are contiguous natural broad-leaved forests and Huangshan pine forests covering more than ten thousand acres, with distinctive forest landscape features and an exceptionally serene ecological environment. The park is home to over 1000 species of seed plants, 289 species of woody plants across 69 families and 156 genera, including two national first-class endangered plants, the Chinese endemic Zingiberopsis (also known as Bletilla) and Southern Red Cedar, as well as provincially endangered plants such as Jiangnan Oil Fir, South China Camphor, Deep Mountain Camellia, and Few-leafed Yellow-horned. Among the fauna, there are 37 species across 27 families and 17 orders, including four national first-class protected animals such as the White-necked Pheasant, Yellow-bellied Tragopan, Clouded Leopard, and Reeves’s Muntjac, and seven national second-class protected animals like the Short-tailed Monkey, Macaque, and Pangolin. The highest peak in the park, Jinzi Peak, stands at an elevation of 1563 meters. Within the park, the ‘Jinzi Auspicious Clouds,’ ‘Baizhang Long Pool,’ and ‘Chasui Spring Waves’ are among the ‘Mengzhou Eight Scenic Spots’ of Qingyuan. The lush and verdant forest vegetation, breathtaking stream valleys, peculiar and majestic cliffs, and rich cultural landscapes form a series of captivating and beautiful pictures, characterized by ‘seclusion, elegance, grandeur, peculiarity, and antiquity.’ Jinzi Peak National Forest Park primarily offers forest ecological sightseeing, summer retreat, and vacation tourism, and also serves as a venue for sightseeing, religious pilgrimage, and an ideal science education base for primary and secondary school students. In June 2002, the Qian Gang Gorge within the park was awarded the title of one of the ‘Top Ten Gorges of Zhejiang Green Valley.’ Jinzi Peak and Baizhang Mountain have been popular scenic spots for Qingyuan residents since ancient times. The park is situated in the subtropical monsoon climate zone, characterized by a warm and humid climate, abundant rainfall, distinct seasons, and an average annual temperature of 17.2°C, with the highest monthly average of 26.9°C and the lowest monthly average of 7°C, and an annual precipitation of 1689 millimeters. The park features numerous ravines and streams, with perennial clouds and fog, creating a distinct characteristic of a summerless climate. The park is open all year round from 08:30 to 16:30; however, opening times may vary on rainy or inclement weather days, and specific business hours should be determined based on the day’s opening status. Preferential policy for all: The scenic area will be free for all visitors from February 19th to March 18th (excluding entrance tickets). Additional information on free admission: The above information is for reference only; for specific details, please refer to the daily disclosures of Suichang Qianfoshan Scenic Area.
