Zhaohu Mountain National Forest Park is located 8 kilometers to the northeast of Haiyang City, with a total area of 1762.7 hectares. It is an AAAA-level scenic spot in Haiyang City that integrates ecological tourism, religious tourism, historical site tourism, and folk custom tourism. The ‘Oriental Glazed World Chengdao Zen Temple’ by the Jiulong Lake within the scenic area is the site of the Medicine Buddha, with the former honorary leader of the Chinese Buddhist Association and Buddhist master Shang Benxia Huan serving as the founding abbot.
The Dragon King Cultural Center, located southwest of the temple, covers an area of 2000 square meters, where the Dragon King, Mountain God, and Earth God are enshrined, praying for favorable weather and a prosperous country.
The pleasant climate of Zhaohu Mountain National Forest Park has nurtured a rich variety of wild flora and fauna. In the summer, the Qingdao lilies, turmeric lilies, and daylilies in the Lily Valley bloom amidst the dense forest and gurgling streams, creating a spectacular scene.
In addition to beautiful scenery and temples, there are exciting entertainment options such as rafting, zip-lining, and jungle exploration. The mountain and water rafting is a water-based activity suitable for all visitors, allowing you to traverse rapids and experience thrilling fun.
‘Natural Scenery, Glazed World’ is the signature image of Zhaohu Mountain National Forest Park. Here, spring is filled with blooming mountain flowers, summer is shaded by forests, autumn is dyed red by maple leaves, and winter is proud with green pines and snow. The seasons change, and the mountain’s charm and wild interest are all contained within. The Qing Dynasty talent Wang Jingxun left behind the verse ‘Zhaohu Clear Mist’: ‘The mountains are deep with many Buddhist temples, the land is secluded with few worldly dust. Drizzle passes over the forest, clear mist rises from the green. Hazy with the night, gently with the slanting sun. Breaking through the boundless green, a lone heron flies across the sky.’
