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Tourism in Shennongjia forest region

Tian Yan primitive eco-tourism area

Tian Yan primitive eco-tourism area is located in the northwest of Shennongjia, with a total area of about 926.24 square kilometers. It is a primitive eco-tourism area with the original forest scenery as the background, Shennong legend and simple forest culture as the connotation, which integrates strange trees, flowers, caves, peaks and folk customs, reflects primitive antiquity and explores mysteries. The forest in the scenic area is vast and beautiful, especially the beauty with the characteristics of "male, beautiful, quiet and wild". Because it is located at the geographical intersection of north and south of China, it brings together the animal and plant resources in different natural zones in the north and south. The natural vegetation in this area can be divided into coniferous forest, broad-leaved forest, bamboo forest, shrub, mountain grass, meadow, swamp and a series of vegetation types. Abundant animal and plant resources, fresh air and quiet environment are good places for green tourism. The main attractions are Yanzi Cave, Yantian Du Fei, Huixian Bridge, Yanzi Cliff, Xuegang Village, Tianmen Cliff, Liuxiang Village, Shanbao Cave, Zizhu River Primitive Forest, Haiyun Buddha Light, Hongping Gallery, White Lawn, Taping Mountain Forest, Pastoral Scenery and Folk Customs.

Shennongjia National Forest Park

Shennongjia National Forest Park is located in the northwest of Hubei Province, and consists of the fringe areas of Fangxian County, Xingshan County and Badong County. It covers an area of 3,250 square kilometers, with forest land accounting for more than 85% and forest coverage rate of 69.5%. The area is inhabited by Han, Tujia and Hui nationalities, with a population of nearly 80,000. Shennongjia's highest peak Shennongding is 3 105.4 meters above sea level, the lowest point is 398 meters above sea level, and the square is 1700 meters above sea level. There are 6 peaks over 3000 meters, which are known as the "Roof of Central China".