Foding Mountain Ecological Tourist Area

introduce

1. Introduction to Foding Mountain

Foding Mountain is located in Shiqian County in the northeast of Guizhou."

sister mountain

, is a national nature reserve, a man and biosphere reserve and a world intangible cultural heritage site.

Foding Mountain is a well-preserved mid-subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest area at the same latitude of the earth. It is an ecological corridor connecting the Wuling Mountain System and the Miaoling Mountain System. It is one of the most important ecological landmarks in Guizhou. The area takes the main peak of Foding Mountain as the core and radiates to the surrounding areas. The mountains are majestic and continuous, the valleys are winding and dense, the virgin forest is extremely dense, and the biodiversity is very rich. Mountains, water, forests, waterfalls, rocks, and caves are integrated into one. It constitutes a magnificent and beautiful ecological picture scroll. "China National Geographic" magazine selected Foding Mountain as the"

China's Top Ten Unknown Mountains

Foding Mountain is a beautiful home where man and nature coexist harmoniously. The Gelao and Dong aborigines who have lived at the foot of Foding Mountain live and thrive in this vast virgin forest. And national and provincial intangible cultural heritage, cultural diversity and biological diversity complement each other. The Yaoshang Gelao Ethnic Village in the area has won the top ten rural tourism in China"

Feiyan Award

, China's First Bird Love Village, China's Longevity Village and other titles, and was selected into the national

National Rural Tourism Key Village

Fodingshan Ecotourism Area integrates rich ecological natural resources and red culture, national culture, farming culture, Buddhist culture, etc. It is adjacent to the famous Shiqian National Hot Spring Group Scenic Area, with convenient transportation and complete supporting facilities. It is an ideal destination for sojourn, health vacation, study tour, outdoor sports, folklore experience and leisure sightseeing.

two,Regular Experience Items

Yaoshang Gelao Ethnic Village

Yaoshang Gelao Ethnic Village is located in the center of the tourist area. It is the area where the Gelao ethnic customs are most concentrated in the area, and it is also the main tourist distribution center in the area. The primeval forests around here are lush and verdant, and the beautiful Baoxi River flows through the village. The simple and kind Gelao people live here for generations, and the harmony between man and nature is like a fairyland.

On Yao, the "Galab Eagle" is the most sacred totem in the hearts of Gelao people. Deng's ancestral hall, wishing tree, water mill house, old village, etc. contain ancient ethnic charm. There are row upon row of farm food stalls along the river in Zhaizi. Liuhe Banquet, Roasted Whole Lamb, and canned dishes are all very special. Gelao snacks such as Huangshuiba and Shenxian Tofu are must-choices for "foodies". On festival days, there are also folk activities such as Gelao Banmen Wine, Gelao Folk Songs, Bamboo Pole Dance, and Bonfire Party. Every year on the first day of the second month of the lunar calendar, the villagers will spontaneously hold a grand "Bird Respect Festival" sacrificial activities. The furry dragon dance, Nuo opera, weeding gongs and drums, puppet shows, etc. are very lively, and it is a lot of fun to participate in it.

Forest Corridor from Longwo to Foziya

Longwo is located between Yaoshang and Dachuyan, and it can be reached by walking ten minutes from Yaoshang. The forest here is dense, the birds are singing and the cicadas are singing, and the water is deep and clear. Every summer, villagers, regardless of gender, often gather here to take wild baths, fight water fights, play in the water and have fun, full of romantic and wild fun. There is a colorful stone bay in the depths of Longwo. The beach is covered with colorful and round pebbles, which often attract many tourists to pick them up. There is a love water platform on Longwotai, surrounded by forests, singing birds and flowers, and gurgling water. It is a wonderful holy place to experience forest Tai Chi, yoga, meditation, and the five senses.

Walk along the wooden plank road on the river bank, or walk up the river for about 500 meters, and you will arrive at Fozi Cliff. Buddha CliffOn one side is a green jungle, on the other side is a towering cliff. The cliff is nearly 100 meters high, and a huge "Buddha" character can be vaguely seen on the cliff, which makes people feel the imprint of the Buddhist holy land in eastern Guizhou. During the wet season, there are two waterfalls pouring down on both sides of Fozi Cliff, which is very spectacular.

cold water river forest valley

Lengshui River is located in the Dachuyan area of ​​the area. It is the epitome of the original natural scenery of Foding Mountain. The canyon is deep, the branches are entwined, and the trees cover the sky. Therefore, it has become one of the must-see routes for exploring the ecological secrets of Foding Mountain. Walking into the forest valley of Lengshui River, crossing the Badao Bridge, crossing the Toudao Waterfall, walking to two trees, bathing in the forest oxygen bar with tens of thousands of negative oxygen ions, enjoying the rich plant phytoncide, making people feel the nature Full of original charm, cleansing the soul, self-cultivation. The water in the valley flows down from Foding Mountain, and it comes from the conservation of ten thousand hectares of virgin forest. It is extremely clean and the water quality meets the highest national standard. The Lengshui River forms four waterfalls due to the mountain situation. It can be seen that the waterfall is flying straight down, the sound of the waterfall is like thunder, and the mist is all over the sky, which is very spectacular.

At present, the Lengshui River's open route only reaches Toudao Waterfall. It is about 1,200 meters from the mouth of Dachuyan Valley to Toudao Waterfall. It is suitable for public tourists to visit. Turn over the Toudao Waterfall to the Liangcha River (Two Trees), and walk through the natural trail. Some sections need to wade through the water, and you must enter under the guidance of the staff.

3. Featured experience items

Nature Education:At present, there are science popularization exhibition halls of Fodingshan Nature Education Center, campsites, multiple nature observation trails, and Fuyan Science Popularization School Tour Area. This item requires individual registration and selection of course participation.

Car camping:The Fodingshan car camping base has tent camping areas, RV camping areas, outdoor leisure areas, parking areas, etc., and has public washrooms, public kitchens, multi-functional meeting rooms, public toilets and other supporting facilities, which can meet the needs of hundreds of cars at the same time. Driving and camping with more than 300 tents are required. It is suitable for carrying out various types of camping experience, and experiencers can register and enter at the camp service center.

Outdoor sports:There are mainly Lengshui River through Sidaowu Waterfall to the Golden Summit of Foding Mountain, which lasts two to three days, and the degree of difficulty is high. You need to sign up and pass the inspection before being led by a professional leader to enter; Tiantangzhai Daxigou Primitive Forest Crossing The trails include stream tracing, caving, etc., which are of medium difficulty and need to be registered and led by forest rangers to enter; there are also a number of forest crossing routes suitable for public tourists, families and popular science tours, which can be registered and led by professional teachers lead in.

Hydrophilic river tracing:There are many water-tracing lines in the scenic area, mainly from Longwo to Foziya, Dachuyan, Lengshuihe Bridge to Sidaoqiao, Pingyangzhai, etc. . Water activities must be carried out under the guidance of the staff.

Self-driving experience:The scenic spot has a forest self-driving experience area from Daping to Tiantangzhai, which provides self-driving on forest roads, wild camping, nature photography (sunset, sea of ​​clouds) and other experiences for self-driving enthusiasts and outdoor, photography, and adventure enthusiasts. The roads in this area have many bends and narrow roads, so it is necessary to drive carefully according to the indicated routes, and camping must be camped in designated areas.

Buddhist culture:Banruo Temple is located on the north side of the entrance of the scenic spot, a short walkEntering the mountain gate, you can experience a strong sense of Zen. Foding Mountain is a famous Buddhist mountain in eastern Guizhou. It used to be densely covered with monasteries and ancient temples.Tianqing Temple, Fuyuan Temple, Jinling Temple and other temple ruins still exist.The Banruo Temple is located at the site of the original Xia'an Temple.

4. Travel Tips

transportation

1, The transportation of Fodingshan tourist area is convenient, and it can be reached by navigating "Fodingshan Ecotourism Area" or "Fodingshan Tourist Reception Center" from various places. It is far from Shiqian County30

minutes, about

hours, Zunyi

hour, Zhenyuan

hours, Mount Fanjing

hours, Tongren

hour drive.

2, Departing from Guiyang, you can arrive with a group, by car, or choose an online car-hailing or shuttle bus. Among them, after the shuttle bus arrives at the county seat, you can take a taxi or a minibus to enter the scenic spot, or you can contact the reception center of the scenic spot to arrange a car.

3Self-driving cars departing from Guiyang or Zunyi can also choose to get off the expressway at Yuqingdong, pass through Wangjiaping Village, Maxi Township, and enter the Foding Mountain Ecotourism Area along the country road. The country road from Yuqing County to Fodingshan Scenic Area is about 40 kilometers away. On the way, it passes through Wangjiaping in Shibing. In spring, you can enjoy ten thousand mu of rapeseed field, and in autumn, you can enjoy ten thousand mu of golden rice fragrance.

 board and lodging

Forest B&B: When you come to Foding Mountain, you must experience the forest B&B here. There are nearly 30 homestays and more than 300 beds in the area, mainly concentrated in Yaoshang, Dachuyan and Pingyangzhai. A romantic song, a song "Sister Qing goes to the river to wash clothes" is enough to make people intoxicated.

Starry sky camping: In addition to the standardized car camping base built on the banks of the Baoxi River, there are also a number of micro-camps scattered around Daping and Tiantangzhai. The micro-camps are located in the front and back of village houses or old houses. Camping here, you can look at the charm of ten thousand Buddhas on Foding Mountain, and you can also have the opportunity to watch the vast starry sky, chase the sunset, and watch the clouds roll and the clouds relax.

Gourmet food and catering: Catering businesses in the area are mainly concentrated in Yaoshang Ethnic Village, Dachuyan, Pingyangzhai, Zhangjiawan and other villages. Roast whole lamb, roast chicken, canned vegetables, and Ding canned duck are all specialties and have more inheritance The century-old Gelao Liuhe banquet is full of the meaning of "harmony between parents, harmony between husband and wife, harmony in family, harmony in neighbors, harmony in environment and harmony in society", and is suitable for group dining.

specialty

Foding Mountain is rich in agricultural specialties. Farm yellow rice cakes, rice wine, fairy peaches, and preserved eggs are the most popular among tourists. The farm moss tea on Daping Mountain has a long-standing reputation.

opening hours

08:00-18:00 all year round

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