Scenic spot introduction:
Caoyutang Forest Park integrates cultural and historical sites with wild mountain scenery. It is named after the ancestors of the Wu surname who built a pond here to raise fish. It is located in the vast mountains at the eastern foot of Chimu Mountain in Jingning County with an altitude of more than 1,000 meters. The park is between 800 and 1,500 meters above sea level, with steep terrain, undulating forest waves, and a primeval forest scenery. The forest coverage rate is as high as 97.3%. The excellent natural ecological environment has given birth to rich wild animal and plant resources. Stepping into the grass carp pond, a strange feeling will arise spontaneously. Walking along the tree-lined avenue, you can hear the tinkling of clear springs, the chirping of birds, and the chirping of insects. Climbing high and looking out, you can see the beautiful peaks, criss-crossing ravines, green sky and earth, cool climate, lush grass and green trees, and it can be called a "paradise", "cool world" and "green pearl".Attractions distribution:
The total area of Caoyu Tang Forest Park is 1,066.67 hectares. There are vast fir forest areas, Huangshan pine forest areas, the largest cypress forest area in the province, a collection of various famous cypresses at home and abroad, and more than 100 other precious tree species. . Caoyutang forest area is one of the 21 rare tree introduction bases in the country: there are Japanese big-leaf cedar and North American cedar with attractive fragrance; Japanese cypress and Japanese cypress that are shaped like pagodas; there are also golden pine, Japanese fir, etc. Rare tree species, as well as American giant sequoias, sequoias and other precious trees known as the "World's Masters". There are a total of 9,319 species of wild vertebrates in 32 orders, 83 families, etc. in the park, including more than 40 species of national key protected animals such as clouded leopards and yellow-bellied pheasants, as well as Moyan Carvings, Liuyun Feiwu, Sandi Stream, Rhododendron Slope, Mrs. Tang Temple, as well as the grass carp pond waters, Puyang Reservoir, Tiantai Hall, Mrs. Tang Temple, Shiru Cave and other landscapes are ideal places for tourism and scientific research.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 2A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Photography, mountain climbing, religious and cultural tourism, temples, mountains, forestsBest time to visit:
Every October and November.
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) Jingning Huiming tea, shiitake mushrooms, dried fruits, Admiralty pear, She nationality green yeast wine, She nationality medicine,
Xiangu Tezao tangerine, Cordyceps sinensis, Ganoderma lucidum, tobacco leaves.
(Special delicacies) Dragon and Phoenix, She Zongzi, black rice, braised ginger, bad pepper, bad ginger, stuffed tofu, hot pot.
Scenic spot location:
China>Zhejiang Province>Lishui City>Jingning She Autonomous County>Dongkeng Town
How to get there:
Take the shuttle bus bound for Jingning at Lishui West Bus Station, get off and then transfer to the bus bound for Dongkeng Town.
Caoyutang Forest Park is located at the eastern foot of Chimu Mountain, Dongkeng Town, Jingning She Autonomous County, Lishui, Zhejiang, 23 kilometers away from the county seat.
Scenic area map:
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Grass Fish Pond Ticket Price:
The ticket price is 20 yuan.
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00-18:00