The Tongbo Mountain Scenic Area, encompassing 320 square kilometers and constituting a quarter of Guangfeng, boasts a pristine natural ecological environment. With 30,000 mu of untouched forests, a forest coverage rate exceeding 98%, and a timber reserve of 1.2 million square meters, the area is a haven for nature lovers. It is home to 100,000 mu of Moso bamboo forests and a vast expanse of the nationally treasured Red Sandalwood trees. The region is rich in rare flora and fauna, with various mineral resources hidden beneath the surface.
Within the scenic area, three gorge lakes—Qixing, Jutan, and Tiaopu—glisten with crystal-clear waters and offer breathtaking views. The landscape is further adorned with majestic pass and fortress structures such as Mumen Guan, Zhimian Guan, Wuguan Tong, Tiaopu Guan, and Taiping Guan. The area is dotted with unique peaks and peculiar rocks, creating a picturesque scene with beautiful mountains and clear waters. Among the many enchanting spots are Tongbo Mountain Peak, Qixing Peak, Shuangfeng Peak, Wudao Peak, Shangjia Peak, Jutan Stone, Old Man Stone, Guan Yu Stone, and Ba Xian Xia Qi, which captivate visitors with their charm.
Tongbo Mountain also hosts numerous ancient cultural landmarks. The Jiuxian Mountain Castle, a provincially protected cultural relic, and the former residence of Zhang Shuye, a Northern Song Dynasty general and Zhizheng Hall scholar, are located within the area. Baihua Rock, one of the ‘Three Rocks’ in Guangfeng, houses the Guangfu Temple, which was originally constructed during the Yuan Dynasty.Tongbo Mountain, part of the eastern ridge of the Wuyi Mountains, is the highest peak in Guangfeng County, with a peak elevation of 1534.6 meters. The top of the mountain is covered with thatch, and it is a flat area with a summer temperature difference of less than 15 degrees compared to the ground, making it an ideal place for vacation and summer retreat. The area is lush with ancient trees, deep canyons, and a very well-preserved natural ecological environment. The forest coverage rate within the area is as high as 90%, with a reserve of 1.2 million square meters, including 30,000 mu of secondary virgin forests, 100,000 mu of Moso bamboo forests, and more than 100 families and over 2,000 species of wild higher plants, among which are the nationally and provincially protected rare and endangered wild plants such as Southern Red Sandalwood, Chinese Torreya, Camphor Tree, Willow Pine, Ginkgo, Magnolia officinalis, and Michelia. In the vast bamboo forests, there are also several hundred extremely precious natural young Southern Red Sandalwood trees. Inside the temple, there are stone murals of the twenty-four immortals on both sides, each with a unique expression and lively posture. From this place, one can overlook the three provinces of Jiangxi, Zhejiang, and Fujian. The scenic area also includes the well-known Guangfu Temple, Wudao Peak Temple, and Lady Ma’s Temple; there is the site of the Guangfeng Soviet Government from 1931 and the Red Army Rock where eighteen brave warriors jumped to their deaths, making it a ‘red homeland’.Influenced by eroded structural landforms, Tongbo Mountain has formed steep and towering peaks with a variety of shapes and lifelike natural landscapes. Baihua Rock, also known as Baihua Rock, is located in the high and sunny village of the eastern part of Tongbo Mountain, among the steep ridges of the Song Mountains, and is one of the ‘Three Rocks’ of Guangfeng County. The cave area is about 2500 square meters, and the rock is 60 meters high, resembling a blooming flower from a distance. Inside the rock, there is Guangfu Temple, which was built at the end of the Tang Dynasty. The stone walls of the temple retain 24 immortal murals from the Yuan Dynasty, with various expressions and vivid shapes.
In addition, there are extremely rare Ginkgo and Michelia, most of which were planted during the Qing Dynasty and have a history of one to two hundred years. According to surveys, there are more than 200 species of birds and mammals, over 100 species of amphibians and reptiles, and a multitude of insect species, among which more than 30 species of wild animals such as the Yellow-bellied Tragopan, Tufted Deer, Short-tailed Monkey, Clouded Leopard, Pangolin, Bear, Eagle Beak Turtle, Rhinoceros-horned Snake, and King Cobra are protected at the national and provincial levels.
Recommended Routes: 1. One-day tour of Tongbo Mountain: Morning: Guangfeng – Jiuxian Lake (by boat) – Gao Mountain Camphor Forest Scenic Area – Lunch at Lingdi Afternoon: Lingdi – Baihua Rock – Jiuxian Mountain – Guangfeng2. Two-day tour of Tongbo Mountain:
– First day morning: Guangfeng – Jiuxian Lake (climb Gui Shou Peak, take a boat, pay homage to the Red Army Rock, etc.) – Baihua Rock – Lunch at Lingdi (prepare dry food for the next day’s lunch).
– First day afternoon: Lingdi – Gao Mountain Camphor Forest Scenic Area – Dafengyuan Forest Farm dinner.
– Second day: Dafengyuan Forest Farm – Primitive Forest – Return to Guangfeng.
3. Three-day tour of Tongbo Mountain:
– First day: Guangfeng – Jiuxian Mountain (Gaoyang farmhouse meal) – Baihua Rock – Tianxingmen – Gaozhuang – Dafengyuan Forest Farm dinner and accommodation.
– Second day: Dafengyuan Forest Farm – Primitive Forest – Return to Lingdi Dafengyuan Forest Farm dinner and accommodation.
– Third day: Dafengyuan Forest Farm – Gao Mountain Camphor Forest Scenic Area – Lunch at Lingdi – Jiuxian Lake (climb Gui Shou Peak, take a boat, pay homage to the Red Army Rock, etc.) – Tour concludes successfully.
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