Overview of Paradise Mountain Scenic Area

Changning City-The city has a total area of 2,046 square kilometers and a total population of 860,000. Located in the south bank of the middle reaches of Xiangjiang River, it is located in Wuling Mountain System. It has been 1264 years since the county was founded in the first year of Tang Tianbao. Since ancient times, it has enjoyed the reputation of "land of plenty", "land of camellia oleifera", "land of nonferrous metals", "lead capital of the world" and "land of printmaking".

Paradise Mountain-Xijiang Scenic Area is 75 kilometers away from Hengyang City and 265 kilometers away from Changsha, the provincial capital. Close to Hengzao and Hengkun Expressway, it occupies a corner of Hengyang, Chenzhou and Yongzhou. It belongs to subtropical monsoon humid climate with four distinct seasons, no heat and short cold period. Suitable for travel from April to 165438+ 10. 1996 since the development of tourism, the tourism characteristics of "the height of paradise mountain, the beauty of paradise lake, the wonder of the cave of the god of wealth, the secluded ancient houses, the interest of drifting in the Xijiang River and the unique mountain in China" have been initially formed, and the tourism image of "a landscape paradise, a seal kingdom and a charming Yao village" has been shaped.

In July 2002, Tiantangshan-Xijiang Scenic Area in Changning City was awarded as a provincial-level scenic spot.

In May 2006, the Temple Front Scenic Area was successfully declared as a provincial geological park. China Yinshan Cultural Tourism Zone has also become the first national AAA-level tourist attraction in the city. The majestic and beautiful Paradise Mountain and picturesque scenic spots are attracting guests from all over the world with infinite charm and excellent service!

Tiantangshan National Forest Park is located in Miquan Township, Changning City, and consists of Miquan Scenic Area and Temple Front Scenic Area. Tiantangshan National Forest Park, with a total area of 5,933.4 hectares, is the first national forest park in our city. Forest Park is a park with beautiful forests, strange rocks, Yao customs and religious culture. Tiantang Mountain is the second highest mountain in Hunan, second only to Zhurong Peak in Nanyue, with an altitude of 1, 263.7 meters. The main landscapes are Tiantang Temple built in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties, Nantianmen, the highest point of the Kowloon Tower Scenic Area, the spectacular and profound Monkey Beach Waterfall and Monkey Pond, and lifelike tortoise stones. The territory is rich in water resources, and clear springs overflow all year round. It is the birthplace of white water, suitable water and pool water. Known as "the source of water, the ocean of forests, the natural oxygen bar, the hometown of clouds, and the paradise of photographers".

The forest coverage rate of Tiantangshan Forest Park is 90.8%. There are 65,438 0,379 species of seed plants, 65,438 0,367 species of angiosperms and 34 ancient trees. Because of the high forest coverage, its air quality is first-class. According to the detection data of negative ions in the forest park during the construction period by the State Forestry Administration, the negative ions in the air in the main scenic spots such as Houtan Waterfall, Longli, Oujiachong, Laoanzi and Xianrenqiao are 2. 1 to 39,000 /cm3, and the negative ions in the main scenic spots are 27,000 /cm3, which is a natural green oxygen bar. Paradise Lake is located in Tiantangshan Scenic Area in the southwest of Changning City, in Yangquan, the second largest town in Changning City, adjacent to Guiyang and Chenzhou, 30 minutes' drive from downtown, 85 kilometers from Hengyang City and 280 kilometers from Changsha, the provincial capital.

Paradise Lake is the largest artificial lake in Hengyang City. The storage capacity is 3 million cubic meters, the water surface is 3,700 mu wide, the general water depth is 10- 15 meters, the deepest point is 45 meters, the east-west water surface is 2 kilometers, and the north-south water surface is 7.5 kilometers. It is a large reservoir integrating irrigation, flood control, sand retention, power generation, fish farming and sightseeing. There are 1 1 islands and 37 peninsulas in the lake. The main scenic spots are Zhaiziling, Hui Gui Island, Paomaping, Cimu Peak, fish watching boat, tea garden, Wollongong, Aoyutou and snail-shaped. Far from heaven Lake is the Quanfeng Temple, the Buddhist cultural resort of Quanfeng Mountain, namely Lingfeng Temple, Mi Feng Temple and Quanfeng Temple.

The prototype monsoon humid climate in subtropical mountainous areas makes the annual average temperature of Paradise Lake around 17 degrees, with no heat in summer and no cold in winter. Rich and pure water resources bring suitable climate and fresh air. With the island in the lake as the boundary, the lake in the north is quiet and mysterious, and there are islands in the lake in the south and lakes in the island. The island is lush, and Sha Ou and Egrets gather together and dive into the water. The lakes and mountains are in perfect harmony. Empty land, vast smoke, water and sky; Deep in the mountains, the sun is shaded by peaks and the trees are swaying. Nakata Mansion in front of the temple is one of the best preserved and largest ancient buildings in Ming and Qing Dynasties in our province. It not only has the architectural characteristics of Jiangnan folk houses, but also has a unique artistic style, which can be compared with Zhangguying Village in Yueyang.

According to the textual research of ancient architects in Hunan Province, it is recognized that the ancient dwellings were built in the second year of Yongle (1404), more than 600 years ago. Despite hundreds of years of wind and rain erosion, there are still more than 100 old houses, more than 200 patios and 108 roadways, with a construction area of14000m2.

Nakata's ancient house in front of the temple is a history book written in brick and wood, facing north. The whole building complex is magnificent, well planned and beautifully carved ... with complete drainage facilities, every household is connected and integrated. At the peak of residential development, there were more than 800 families, most of whom were surnamed Li, which was very rare in rural China. Xijiang River is an important river in Tashan Township, which originates from Paradise Mountain at an altitude of 1263.7 meters in Tashan Yao Township, Changning City. Xijiang Scenic Area, located in Xijiang Village, is a key part of provincial-level scenic spots, featuring alpine canyons, waterfalls, flying springs, clouds and rimes, drifting exploration and folk customs in Yaoxiang. The main attractions are thrilling Xijiang River rafting, magnificent and thrilling Longtan Waterfall, beautiful and winding Wuxia Gorge, colorful and swaying Yaoxiang customs and so on.

Xijiang River rafting starts from 10,000 mu Garden in Xijiang Village and ends at Puzhu Garden in Puzhu Village, passing through many scenic spots such as Lancaipo, Xijiangkou, Shexing Bay and Jianbaoshan. The whole journey is about 10 km, which lasts more than two hours, and it has the reputation of "the first drifting in Yaoxiang, China". The shoal and dangerous bay in the drifting reach is steep, with a drop as high as 100 meter. There are 16 shoals and more than 20 nasty bays. Along the way, the scenery is matched with rotating tube cars, ancient Yao villages, beautiful Yao songs and wonderful legends, which constitute a simple, rich and unique drifting picture of Yaoxiang customs.

In recent years, with the rapid development of tourism economy, Xijiang drifting has become an important tourism brand in southern Hunan, and Xijiang tourism has become a household name, which is an ideal place for tourists to spend their summer vacation and relax. At present, there are 30 farmhouse hotels and more than 10 tourist goods stores in Xijiang drifting scenic spot. China Yinshan was founded in 2003, covering an area of 1500 mu. The whole Yinshan Scenic Area is divided into "one mountain and three cities", namely, celebrity seal city, calligraphy boutique city and commemorative seal city. In the form of Mo Yan, China's famous seals and calligraphy works for thousands of years were engraved on a mountain.

Memorial Seal City, also known as "People's Seal City", was founded for all China people. Every Chinese descendant can voluntarily leave his name here, so that future generations can leave a chapter and become a family tree handed down from generation to generation. There is an interactive relationship between these three cities. Celebrity Seal City and Boutique Calligraphy City improve the taste of Memorial Seal City, which provides funds for Celebrity Seal City and Boutique Calligraphy City. The establishment of Yinshan Mountain in China has far-reaching historical and practical significance. It is the first time in China to integrate seal with nature in this special form. Caishen Cave is the highlight of the natural scenic spot in front of the temple, located in the center of "Changgui Baili Gallery". The total length of the cave is 1000 meters, and there are nine scenic spots, such as Yingbin, Longchuandu, Yulong Zhu Shou, Jade Hanging Tower and Yaochi Xianqiao.

Caishen Cave is a typical karst landscape, which basically includes stalagmites, stone pillars, stalactites, stone curtains and other lifelike forms. The constant temperature in the cave is 18-20 degrees all year round, which is warm in winter and cool in summer. It is known as "an enlarged fairy mountain and a reduced bonsai". Since February 1999 was opened to tourists, more than 60,000 friends have come to visit.