Qianshan belongs to the remnants of Mufu Mountain. The mountains are higher in the east and lower in the west. The highest altitude is 296 meters and the lowest altitude is 38 meters. The mountains are green, rolling and majestic. The superior geographical and climatic conditions create fertile soil and magical and beautiful scenery in Qianshan. The ancient trees on the mountain are towering, blocking out the sun, and the green bamboos support the wind, making them evergreen all year round. At the foot of the mountain, the Ganhe River winds in nine curves and is filled with smoke. The mountains and rivers look alike and complement each other, creating a beautiful picture of the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River.
1. Natural resources (1) Animal and plant resources: Qianshan Arboretum was invested and constructed by the former Ministry of Forestry in 1984 as a subtropical introduction and domestication demonstration forest base. After years of development, the Arboretum now has 700 tree species. Among them, there are 5 national first-level protected tree species, including Davidia involucrata, bald fir, and metasequoia, and 24 second-level protected tree species, including golden pine, mango tree, and ginkgo. It is a germplasm resource bank of trees in southern Hubei. There are more than 50 species of owls, monkey-faced eagles, red-tailed parrots, falcons, and more than 10 species of mammals such as pangolins, wild boars, hares, and deer deer in the forest. They not only constitute the natural animal kingdom, but also form a complete natural ecosystem.
(2) Osmanthus resources: Xianning is the famous "Hometown of Osmanthus" in the country. The history of osmanthus planting has been more than 1,200 years. The area of ??osmanthus variety garden established since the early 1980s has reached more than 30 acres. , the survey collected 32 varieties of four major series of Osmanthus fragrans. Every golden autumn season, osmanthus blossoms bloom everywhere, and they are as dense as stars. And forget to return...
(3) Bamboo resources: The bamboo variety garden was built in the late 1970s and expanded in 2000. There are now more than 150 varieties and an area of ??100 acres. There are green bamboos and pink single bamboos with beautiful clumps, turtle-shell bamboos with unique pole shapes, large and small Buddha-belly bamboos, spicy leek bamboos and square bamboos with whirling green leaves, and yellow-poled black bamboos and golden bamboos with unique pole colors. , purple bamboo, and Philippine yellow bamboo, Philippine white bamboo, etc. with beautiful leaves. In spring, the new bamboo shoots sprouting from the ground are tender green, adding vitality; in summer, thousands of bamboo branches gather in clusters, and thousands of swaying trees bring a hint of coolness; in autumn, yellow leaves wrap around the ground, and the paths are rustling, stirring up many thoughts; In winter, green bamboo is inlaid with jade, birds peck at the snow, and the forest is silent and the dock is quiet. The famous poet Guo Xiaochuan was transferred to Xiangyang Lake in January 1970, and he composed "Nanzhu Song" that year: "The whole body is smooth and clean, and the green branches are not stained by dust; the fragrance is fresh, and the evil wind is not allowed to leave evil spirits." Bamboo is elegant and bright. The unique style gives people a kind of interest, an inspiration, an inspiration, and inspires people to forge ahead, forming a unique bamboo culture.
(4) Hot spring resources: Hot springs are distributed along the Qianshan Ganhe River. The water temperature is generally 48-50°C and can reach up to 53°C. The water is rich in sulfur and other trace elements. "The water is like soup." , bathing can cure diseases." Many tourists come here to take a bath in the hot springs, and Xianning Hot Spring Town is named after it.
(5) Natural landscape: Laohuyan is the highest peak in Qianshan. Several huge rocks seem to fall from the sky. They are tall and majestic and look like tigers. Whenever the mountain wind blows by, they make bursts of sounds like tiger roars. Everlasting. The roaring tigers and pine waves got their name from this. Its steep spots reach tens of meters, making it an ideal place for exploration and rock climbing.
2. Human resources
(1) Human landscape: It is said that Qianshan got its name from the legend that there were talented and beautiful people hidden in ancient times, and many cultural monuments remain. The most famous among them is Qianshan Temple. Qianshan Temple was built during the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty. By the Ming Dynasty, the temple had developed to nine levels and thirteen halls, and was magnificent. It is said that Feng Jing, a privy councilor and governor in the Song Dynasty, and Zhu Yanli, a minister in the Ming Dynasty, studied in the temple in their early years. Chen Huanshi, the magistrate of Xianning County in the Qing Dynasty, once left a poem about "Qianshan Temple Nostalgia". In addition, Qianshan also has the beautiful and moving legend of "Three Terraces and Eight Views". The three tables are the Guanyin Tower, the dressing table, and the reading table. The eight sceneries are the night view of the reading table, the clear blue and blue trees, the boiling waves of hot springs, the flying stone flood, the misty rain in the stream, the sound of the waterfall, the autumn colors of the dragon, and the pine waves in the dog well. In October 2003, more than a hundred Chinese and foreign guests attended the 4th China Bamboo Culture Festival. They planted bamboos and osmanthus in the garden, leaving a permanent memorial. The newly built Guizhu Garden, Baizhu Garden, Guizhu Pavilion and Plum Bamboo Pavilion were built in the garden. , Pine and Bamboo Pavilion and other cultural landscapes, as well as sculpture attractions such as Hundred-foot pole head, A confident bamboo shoot, Meng Zong seeking bamboo shoots, Xiangfei looking at her husband, etc., make the park even better. Qianshan is like a graceful girl coming from Shanshan, and it is becoming a scenic pearl of Mufu Mountains.
(2) Literati's calligraphy: When the predecessor Li Kai traveled to Qianshan, he left behind "silent and quiet sounds of the silver man, and a beautiful moon on the reading table." Wang Fulong of the Song Dynasty once praised: "The study table is always bright at night, the clear mist of Danzao is new every day, the hot springs are boiling and it is suitable for bathing, the stone floods are flying across the river, and people can't walk. In the misty rain and mist of Pinxi River, the sound of waterfalls can be heard." The willows in Longtan are still green in spring, and the pines in Dogjing are fresh."
Qianshan Forest Park was built in the early 1970s. In 1996, it was approved as a national forest park by the former Ministry of Forestry. The total area of ??the park is more than 10,000 acres, with more than 620 species of plants distributed, and the forest coverage rate reaches 93%. The construction of the park is mainly based on forest landscape, supplemented by artificial facilities, which reflects the harmonious unity of natural beauty and artificial beauty. Especially during the Fourth China Bamboo Culture Festival, leaders and guests gathered to plant bamboos and osmanthus here, leaving a memorial garden with both permanent commemorative significance and high ornamental value for Qianshan.
Qianshan National Forest Park is located in the hot spring where the Xianning Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government are located. It has an excellent geographical location and very convenient transportation. The park is rich in tourism resources and is adjacent to many surrounding scenic spots and historic sites.
Qianshan belongs to the remnants of Mufu Mountain, with green mountains and majestic scenery. More than 400 tree species from the north and south are gathered in one mountain, and nearly 200 kinds of exotic flowers and plants are gathered in one garden. At the foot of the mountain, the Ganhe River winds in nine twists and waves.