Wangxian Ridge Tourism Scenic Area is an integral part of the Wu Gai Mountain National Forest Park. The scenic area, with an elevation ranging from 280 to 1000 meters, consists of thirty-six peaks and valleys. It is characterized by abundant springs, babbling brooks, cascading waterfalls, and a forest coverage rate as high as 80%. The area maintains a sound ecological environment and is rich in wildlife and plant resources, providing habitat for over 130 species of wild animals such as water deer, tufted deer, large civet, and porcupines, as well as more than 380 species of plants, including southern camphor trees and Bletilla striata.
The scenic area integrates grandeur, peculiarity, beauty, spaciousness, and seclusion, offering a beautiful environment suitable for returning to nature and relaxing.Within the scenic area, the mountains are lush with greenery, and the ancient trees tower over the landscape. The scenery is filled with evergreens and bamboo, covering the mountains and hills, with most vegetation in a pristine forest state. The springs at the mid-level of the mountain are shrouded in mist and have a continuous flow of water; the Wangxian Ridge Waterfall plummets down from a cliff over 40 meters high, resembling a white silk ribbon, and is majestic in its grandeur.
The tourism area has established a water park and hot spring wave pool, offering outdoor expansion projects for visitors to enjoy and relax amidst the natural beauty. The Southern Cherry Blossom Garden, with over 3000 cherry blossom trees of various types, attracts a multitude of tourists each year for cherry blossom viewing. The area is open year-round from 08:30 to 18:00.
Preferential policies include: Children under 14 years old (excluding) with ID or household registration can enter for free when accompanied by a ticket-purchasing guardian; full-time primary, middle, and high school students (excluding adult education and graduate students) with a student ID receive a discount; seniors aged 65 and above with an elderly card or ID enter for free; people with disabilities with a disability certificate and active-duty military personnel with an officer’s ID enter for free.
A must-see tip: The local cherry blossoms in the Southern Cherry Blossom Garden bloom from January to February each year, Yunnan cherry blossoms bloom from February to March, and Japanese cherry blossoms bloom from March to April.
