|
|
Luoyang Tour of
Baiyunshan National Forest Park
|
|
|
|
The Baiyunshan National Forest Park was
established in September, 1992. Located in southern Song County,
Luoyang, the hinterland of the Funiu Mountain Ridge, the park
occupies a total area of 168 sq kilometers (64.9 sq miles). It
invites visitors to refresh themselves in its natural beauty.
Primitive Forest:
With 98.5 percent of its area in forest, this park is
in the transition area between warm-temperate zone and subtropical
zone. The vegetation of both northern and southern China coexists in
it. Within the forest park, there are 204 types of animals, 1991
types of plants, and 3,000 types of insects. For instance, there is
ancient and rare foliage: cercidiphyllum and the alpine
rhododendron, as well as some precious animals: giant salamander,
leopard and golden eagle. This is an excellent place to appreciate
the primitive beauty of nature. The Water-curtain Cave, the Folded (Zhedie)
Waterfall and the Fairy Pool are located here. The landscape is
beautiful beyond description.
Baiyunshan Peak:
At 2,150 meters (7,054 feet) above the sea level,
Baiyunshan (White Cloud) Peak is one of the main peaks of the Funiu
Mountain Ridge. The clouds crowd around it perennially making it
like a fairyland on earth. There are folk ballads and proverbs
saying that the peak can indicate weather changes by the position of
the clouds around the peak. Dazzling and fascinating, the peak is a
perfect location for mountain climbers to seek novelty.
Yuhuangding Peak:
This is the highest peak of the Funiushan Mountain
Ridge and considered to be the highest point of Central China with
an altitude of 2,216 meters (7,270 feet). In shape of a crown, the
peak seems to thrust into the heavens. From the summit, visitors can
get a superb panorama of the vertical distribution of the vegetation
and watch bewitching sunrises and the cloud sea.
Little Huangshan Mountain:
Little Huangshan Mountain is so named because it brings
to mind the famous Mt. Huangshan in Anhui Province, which is famous
for its strange rocks. The beauty and strangeness of Little
Huangshan Mountain is charming. Various rock formations have been
given fancy names such as An Immortal Gazing at the Sea, Couple
Stones and Birds' Nest Stone.
Jiulong Waterfall Scenic Area:
These waterfalls are formed by the Baihe River which
originates on Yuhuangding Peak. With a ceaseless, abundant water
supply, it dashes downwards and scours out scattered waterfalls and
deep pools. The Jiulong waterfall, Qinglong Waterfall, and the
Heilong Pool are some of the appealing sights in this area. In
addition, there is an 814-foot-high bungee here which is considered
to be the highest bungee in Asia and offers visitors a good chance
to challenge their nerve.
The average temperature of the park in summer is less
than 18 degrees centigrade (64.4F), while the highest is less than
26 degrees centigrade (78.8F). It is a magnificent summer resort,
but blooming flowers in spring, clear waters and seas of cloud in
summer, crimson leaves in autumn and majestic white-clad mountains
in winter make the Baiyunshan National Forest Park an all-year-round
Chinese resort.
Tour Luoyang with Great
Wall Adventure Club, the best Luoyang tour agent to help you with
your hotel booking and transfers. |
|
