Introduction of scenic spots in Huotong ancient town

1. Huotong Ancient Town Scenic Area is located in the northwest of Jiaocheng District, 47 kilometers away from Ningde City. Huotong River, one of the eight major water systems in the province, runs through the whole territory from northwest to southeast. Since ancient times, it has been the main transportation route of wood and bamboo in Pingnan and Zhouning counties. Huotong Town has been listed as a demonstration town of agricultural science and education in Fujian Province, a pilot town of small town construction in Fujian Province, a hometown of folk culture and art in China, a famous historical and cultural town in China, and a national ecological township.

In February 2014, it was selected as the top ten most influential towns in China and the most beautiful villages and towns in China. Huotong Line Lion and Huotong Iron are listed as the first and second national intangible cultural heritage respectively. There are Zhiti Mountain National Forest Park and Huayan Temple in Zhiti Mountain, a key Buddhist temple in China. Now it is a national red tourism classic scenic spot and a national AAA-level tourist scenic spot.