Nanling is the general name given by the imperial court and its related personnel in the early Qin and Han dynasties to the mountainous area south of Chu State (the area connecting Hunan, Guangxi, Jiangxi and Guangdong). The name was later inherited, so Nanling refers to China. A mountainous area connected by the four provinces (regions) of Hunan Province, Jiangxi Province, Guangdong Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Scope: Starting from Guilin City, Guangxi Province in the west to Dayu County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province in the east, the northern line connects the southern part of Shaoyang City in Hunan Province - most of Yongzhou City - the southern part of Chenzhou City, and the southern line connects the northern part of Hezhou City in Guangxi Province to the northern part of Qingyuan City in Guangdong Province. Yang area - northern part of Shaoguan City.
Nanling is a name determined during the Qin and Han Dynasties (related to the concept of Lingnan). It is the watershed of the Yangtze River water system (Dongting Lake water system-Poyang Lake water system) and the Pearl River water system and the surrounding mountains. It is not a modern term. It is a general term for the southern mountains, so it generally does not include Yunling Mountains in Yunnan, Miaoling Mountains in Guizhou, Dayao Mountains-Dagui Mountains in Guangxi, Jiulian Mountains in Guangdong, etc.
Nanling is larger than Wuling: Nanling and Lingnan are both regional concepts. Wuling is the representative mountain range in Nanling. The five strategic stations related to the major southward march route in the early Qin and Han Dynasties are prominently called It is called the Five Ridges, namely Yuecheng Ridge, Dupang Ridge (some say Jieyang Ridge), Mengzhu Ridge, Qitian Ridge and Dayu Ridge. Later, it was generally referred to as the mountain or even the mountain range where it is located.
Other mountains in Nanling: Guilin Ocean Mountain, Yongzhou Jiuyi Mountain, Chenzhou Xianghualing, Qiwei Mountain and Dadong Mountain in the north of Qingyuan City, Dayao Mountain and Weiling in the north of Shaoguan, and Northeast Shaoguan It partially spans the Qingyun Mountains in Quannan County in southern Ganzhou (the main peak is on the border between the two provinces) and Jiulian Mountain (the main peak is close to the provincial border), and Sanbai Mountain in the southeast of Ganzhou (across the intersection of three provinces). Basic introduction Chinese name: Nanling North latitude: 24°00′～26°30′ East longitude: 110°～116° East-west length: To be determined Nature: The largest mountain range in the south and an important natural geographical boundary Five Ridges: Yuecheng, Dupang, Mengzhu , Qitian, Dayu Category: Mountain Range Climate type: Subtropical monsoon climate Surrounding attractions: Nanling National Forest Park Attraction type: Mountain peaks Landform: Mountains are high and dangerous, with lots of rain Location: The center of Nanling Mountains Attraction level: National Nature Reserve Introduction , Scope, Wuling is represented, other mountain ranges, geographical location, watershed characteristics, have their own characteristics, not limited to watershed, similarity between north and south, landform characteristics, geology and landforms, flora, fauna, soil and minerals, wildlife in Nanling, climate characteristics, Geographical boundary, Lingnan is to the south, tourism resources, scenic spot introduction, looking down: the torn earth, looking up: the flying ladder, distant view: the series of waterfalls, close exploration: the underground forest, itinerary suggestions, special tips, transportation guide, introduction Scope Nanling (Nan Mountains, also known as Nan Ling) is the general name for Hunan in southern China (four of the five mountains involve Hunan), Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (three), and the border mountain system. Nanling is the general name given by the imperial court and its related personnel in the early Qin and Han dynasties to the mountainous area south of the Chu State (the area connecting Hunan, Guangxi, Jiangxi and Guangdong) (it had already ruled Nanhai County during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and it is now in northern Vietnam. "South" (the location of the name changed), and later generations inherited its name. Therefore, Nanling refers to the mountains connected to the four provinces (regions) of Hunan Province (Hunan), Jiangxi Province (Jiangxi), Guangdong Province (Guangdong), and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (Guangxi). area. Wuling is only the part related to the major military garrison during the Qin and Han Dynasties. Specific scope: Starting from the northeast and east of Guilin City, Guangxi Province (involving Yuecheng Ridge and Dupan Ridge) in the west, to Dayu County and other counties in Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province (Dayu Ridge) in the east, and the northern line is the southern part of Shaoyang City, Hunan Province (involving Yuecheng Ridge) Ridge) - most of Yongzhou City (involving Yuecheng Ridge, Dupong Ridge, Mengzhu Ridge) - the southern part of Chenzhou City (Qitian Ridge), the southern line is the northern part of Hezhou City, Guangxi (involving Dupong Ridge and Mengzhu Ridge) - Guangdong The Lianyang Mountains (Lianshan Mountains, Yangshan Mountains) in the Lianyang area in the north of Qingyuan City, etc. (outside the Wuling Mountains) - the northern part of Shaoguan City (involving Dayuling Mountains), and the southern part of Ganzhou City (Sanbai Mountain). Boundary: The Bashili Danan Mountain in the northwest is the southern remnant of the Xuefeng Mountains, and its southeast belongs to the Yuecheng Ridge area (nearby is the Maoer Mountain, the highest peak in South China). To the northeast, the Dongjiang Reservoir in Chenzhou City is the dividing line, and to the northeast is the Luoxiao Mountains. In the east, Sanbai Mountain in southern Jiangxi is also the watershed between the Yangtze River system and the Pearl River system Beijiang. Nanling is a name determined during the Qin and Han Dynasties (related to the concept of Lingnan). It is the watershed of the Yangtze River water system (Dongting Lake water system-Poyang Lake water system) and the Pearl River water system and its surrounding mountains. It is not the southern mountain range that is generally referred to by contemporary people. Therefore, Generally speaking, it does not include the Yunling Mountains in Yunnan, the Miaoling Mountains in Guizhou, etc. - they are not the watershed between the Yangtze River and the Pearl River and the surrounding mountains. Wuling is represented. On various maps of China, the Nanling area is marked with Wuling and other mountain ranges. Therefore, Nanling is represented by Wuling. The five ridges are Yuecheng ridge, Dupang ridge (some say Jieyang ridge), Mengzhu ridge, Qitian ridge and Dayu ridge (the three are between Hunan and Guangxi). Changes in the reference to Wuling: from ridge to mountain. In the early Qin and Han Dynasties, there were five military strategic fortresses (south of Chu State), referring to mountains or terraces. Later, they were generally referred to as the mountains or even mountains where the ridges were located (mountains include main mountains, major branches and remaining veins).
For example, Yuecheng Ridge originally referred to a military fortress stationed in the north of Xing'an County, Guangxi during the period when Emperor Qin Shihuang was building the Lingqu Canal (to connect the Yangtze River and Pearl River systems). In the early days, Dayuling was a fortress-like Tailing (including Yuling and Mei (Linggu Road), which was later generally referred to as the mountain or even the mountain range where it is located. Other mountain ranges The relationship between Wuling and Nanling: Nanling and Lingnan are both regional concepts, Wuling is just the representative mountain range of Nanling, and they are different in size. Nanling is the general name given by the imperial court and its related personnel starting from the early Qin and Han Dynasties to the mountainous area south of the Chu State (the area connecting Hunan, Guangxi, Jiangxi and Guangdong). Among them, five strategic locations related to the major southward march route in the early Qin and Han Dynasties were highlighted. It is called Wuling (there are military sites from the Qin and Han Dynasties). It also includes Guilin Haiyang Mountain, Yongzhou Jiuyi Mountain, Chenzhou Xianghualing, Qiwei Mountain and Dadong Mountain in the Lianyang area in the north of Qingyuan City, Dayao Mountain in the northwest of Shaoguan City, and Weiling in the north. It is called Xiaoyu Ridge by some people, so Weiling Pass was once called Xiaoyu Ridge Pass by some people), the Qingyun Mountains (the main peak is on the border between the two provinces) and Jiulian Mountains (the main peak is on the border between the two provinces) in the northeastern part of Shaoguan across Quannan County in southern Ganzhou Close to the provincial border), Sanbai Mountain (the intersection point across three provinces) in the southeast of Ganzhou, etc. These mountains are larger than Qitian Mountains (the Yangming Mountains in Yongzhou City, Hunan Province are very large. In the Xiangjiang River system, whether they belong to the Nanling Mountains, there are different opinions). Starting from the northwest of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in the west, passing through southern Hunan Province, southern Jiangxi Province and northern Guangdong Province, it stretches 1,400 kilometers from east to west. Separates the Yangtze River Basin and the Pearl River Basin. The height is generally around 1,000 meters. A few granite peaks reach an altitude of 1,500 meters. Such as Miao'er Mountain (2,142 meters), Yuecheng Ridge's main peak Zhenbaoding (2,138 meters), Dupang Ridge's main peak Jiucailing (2,009 meters), Mengzhu Ridge's main peak Shanmatangding (1,787 meters), Qitian Ridge (1,510 meters) m) etc. There are low valley basins between the mountains. The basins in the western section of the Nanling Mountains are mostly composed of limestone, forming karst landforms; the basins in the eastern section of the Nanling Mountains are mostly composed of red sandy conglomerates, which have been weathered and eroded to form Danxia landforms. "Danxia" is named after Danxia Mountain on the southwest side of Dayu Ling. The valley pass constitutes the north-south traffic channel, mainly including: one is Guiling Road, which is low between Yuecheng Ridge and Haiyang Mountain. From 221 BC to 206 BC, the Ling Canal (the Immortal Canal) was dug between the upper reaches of the Guijiang River and the upper reaches of the Xiangjiang River. It was the only waterway connecting the Yangtze River system and the Pearl River system. The current Hunan-Guangxi Railway also passes through this route. The second is Zheling Road, which passes through the Wushui Valley in the upper reaches of the Beijiang River and is where the Beijing-Guangzhou Railway passes. The third is Meiling Road, which runs from Nanxiong in the water-relief valley in the upper reaches of the Northwest River, to Xiaomeiguan in the Yuling Mountains and to the upper reaches of the Ganjiang River. It is the main thoroughfare connecting Guangdong and Jiangxi. Although the height of Nanling is not large, it plays an important role in blocking the cold wave from the south and the typhoon from the southeast. The climate south of Nanling is warm all year round, with rare frost and snow. The winter north of Nanling is relatively cold and snow is common, making it an important geographical boundary. In the Nanling area, a large amount of granite invaded the upper crust of the earth during the Yanshan Movement. Under the action of high temperature and high pressure, rich non-ferrous metal minerals were formed. Among them, tungsten and antimony ores are the most abundant and are the most concentrated producing areas in the world. Geographical location: It is located on the border of Hunan Province (Hunan), Jiangxi Province (Jiangxi), Guangdong Province (Guangdong), and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in China. It is approximately 24°00′～26°30′ north latitude and 110°～116° east longitude. Watershed characteristics Nanling is the watershed between the Yangtze River water system (Dongting Lake water system-Poyang Lake water system) and the Pearl River water system and its surrounding mountains. The Yuechengling Mountains at the west end: to the north is the Fuyi River, the eastern source of the Zijiang River in the Dongting Lake system, to the south is the source of the Xiangjiang River in the Dongting Lake system in Xing'an County, Guilin City, Guangxi, and at the same time, to the south of the southwest corner of the Yuechengling Mountains The Xing'an County and Lingchuan County where it is located are also the birthplaces of several branches of the Xijiang River in the Pearl River system in Guilin City, Guangxi. Therefore, during Qin Shihuang's southern expedition to Guilin, the famous Ling Canal was built here to connect the Yangtze River water system and the Pearl River water system. The Xiangjiang River system transported people and materials to Guilin, and later Guilin County was established. Qitianling is the watershed between the Lei River, a tributary of the Xiangjiang River, and the Beijiangxi Yuanwu River in the Pearl River system. The Dayuling Mountains at the east end is the watershed between the source of the Ganjiang River in the Poyang Lake water system and the Beijiang River in the Pearl River water system. Several other mountain ranges are also such watersheds. Not limited to watersheds The watersheds are relatively small, while the surrounding mountains are large. Nanling has watershed characteristics, but it is not limited to watersheds. For example, the parts of Yuecheng Ridge in Hunan are in the Dongting Lake water system (the sources of Zijiang River and Xiangjiang River both go deep into Guilin City, Guangxi, one is in Ziyi County, and the other is in Lingqu in Xing'an County Nearby), only the southwest part of the entire Yuecheng Ridge is the watershed between the Yangtze River and the Pearl River. That is to say, most sections of the Yuecheng Ridge have no watershed characteristics. The north and south are similar Nanling Nanling Nanling is a dividing line, and the north and the south are clearly divided: south of the Lingnan is Guangdong and Guangxi, and north of the Lingbo is Hunan and Jiangxi; one side belongs to South China, and the other side belongs to Jiangnan. Nanling is a link, connecting north and south very closely. South of the ridge and north of the ridge, there is me in you and you in me. They cannot be distinguished from each other. This link is the similarity of Nanling. 1. The similarity is that Wu Nanling is a mountain range, but the mountains are not connected and are divided into five piles: Dayu Ridge, Qitian Ridge, Dupan Ridge, Mengzhu Ridge, Yuecheng Ridge - so Nanling is also called "Five Ridges". It turns out that Nanling has undergone many orogenies. The original east-west structural line was disturbed by the Cathaysian northeast-trending structural line, so it appeared fragmented, forming many north-south and northeast-southwest valleys, with rivers immersed in them, and mountain passes and valleys. It became a thoroughfare for north-south traffic.
Multiple orogenies have also caused frequent magma activities in the Nanling area. Therefore, the mountains in Nanling are mostly composed of granite bodies. Therefore, the Nanling Mountains are rich in mineral deposits, especially non-ferrous metals such as tungsten, tin, aluminum, and zinc. The valley of Nanling is also very distinctive. It is composed of soft bedrock such as red mineral rock or cyan limestone. In addition, Nanling is located in the subtropical region of southern China, with high temperatures and rainy weather, and the erosion effect of rainwater is obvious. The red mineral rocks in the valley have been eroded by rain, and many tall and handsome red cliffs have appeared. Against the backdrop of the surrounding subtropical evergreen trees, they have formed very beautiful scenery, such as Danxia Mountain, Jinyan, and Jinji Ridge in northern Guangdong. , Feitian Mountain and Bianjiang River in southern Hunan. Because this kind of scenery is the most typical of Danxia Mountain, it is also called "Danxia landform" by geologists. If the valley is made of limestone, another type of landform will develop under the erosion of rainwater - karst landform (named after a place in former Yugoslavia). Karst landform (also called karst landform) is a unique landscape, with numerous peaks and caves being natural features. Guilin’s landscapes are the best in the world. In addition to Guilin, Zhongguyan in northern Guangdong and Jiuyi Mountain in southern Hunan are also famous scenic spots far and wide. Villages in Nanling in southern China 2. Similarity lies in the similarity. If you look at the map of China and look at Nanling, you will find this phenomenon: there are many administrative areas of the Yao people in the Nanling area, such as: Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County, Liannan County in Guangdong Province Yao Autonomous County, Lianshan Zhuang and Yao Autonomous County; Hunan Province has Jianghua Yao Autonomous County; Guangxi Province has Fuchuan Yao Autonomous County and Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County... As for some Yao autonomous townships, they are so densely dotted that even a single branch of Nanling in Guangxi is It's called Dayao Mountain. Nanling Yes, Nanling Mountain is the largest Yao ethnic minority inhabited area in China, so the Yao ethnic group also has a nickname - China's "Alpine Nation". However, this nickname belongs not only to the Yao people but also to some Han people. The Hakka people, a branch of the Han people, are called the "mountain people" among the Han people. Many people only know that the mountainous area at the junction of Fujian, Guangdong and Jiangxi provinces is the Hakka settlement area, but they do not know that this is only in terms of population density. In terms of scale, the Nanling area should be the largest Hakka settlement area. The Hakka people should have started from the old settlements of Fujian, Guangdong and Jiangxi, moved westward along the Nanling Mountains, and then spread along the two wings to southwest China, Southeast Asia and overseas. Why did the Hakka people migrate with Nanling as the axis? 1. The original habitat is too small and it is a mountainous area. It cannot support such a large population and must expand outward; 2. Nanling is a subtropical area where animals and plants grow vigorously and can provide abundant food sources; 3. Nanling is a mountainous area , the work and lifestyle of the mountainous Yao and Hakka people adapt to the natural conditions of the north and south. In the mountainous areas of the north and south, the Yao people are on the mountain, and the guests are at the foot of the mountain. They are all "mountain peoples" gathered together in Nanling, and they live happily together. The similarity also lies in people's language and habits. Nanling is the junction of four provinces. It is reasonable to say that the language will be very complicated, but they all speak the Hakka dialect more uniformly. When communicating with others, both adults and children can speak "Hakka". "Mandarin" - a language with obvious northern dialect characteristics. Looking at the map of China, among the series of famous mountains and rivers, Nanling is really an inconspicuous mountain range. However, this inconspicuous mountain range has given birth to local characteristics with endless charm because of its unique water and soil. Geomorphic features: Nanling in a narrow sense refers to the five mountains of Yuecheng Ridge, Dupong Ridge, Mengzhu Ridge, Qitian Ridge and Dayu Ridge, so it is also called the Five Ridges. In a broad sense, Nanling also includes Miaoer Mountain, Haiyang Mountain, Jiuyi Mountain, Xianghualing, Yao Mountain, Jiulian Mountain, etc. Nanling Geology and Landform Nanling is one of the famous zonal structural belts in China, and its basement was formed by the Caledonian movement. The Yanshan movement turned into dome structures and anticline structures, forming the Nanling. The core is a granite body, and the overlying rock layers are mostly Devonian hard sandstone and Carboniferous limestone. The hard sandstone mostly forms sharp peaks, such as Hat Peak, Ivory Fairy, etc.; however, after the hard sandstone is eroded, the granite body is completely When exposed, they often form mountains, such as Qitian Ridge, Xianghua Ridge, etc. The mountain range may be northeast-southwest, such as Mengzhu Ridge, Dupang Ridge, and Yuecheng Ridge; or it may be east-west, such as Dayu Ridge; Qitian Ridge is a massive mountain with unclear mountain lines, but the overall view is In other words, Nanling is still an east-west mountainous area. The terrain of Nanling is not high, with an altitude of only more than 1,000 meters (the highest peak is Maoer Mountain in Yuecheng Ridge, with an altitude of 2,142 meters), and the terrain is relatively broken. Mengzhu Ridge is about 130 kilometers long and 50 kilometers wide. The highest peak, Matangding, is 1,787 meters above sea level. Dupang Ridge has an altitude of 800 to 1,800 meters, and the highest peak, Jiucailing, is 2,009 meters above sea level. The highest peak of Qitianling is 1570 meters above sea level. There are low valley basins between the mountains. The basin in the western section is mostly composed of limestone, forming a karst landform; the basin in the eastern section is mostly composed of red sandy conglomerate, which forms Danxia landform after weathering and erosion. There are three main valley passes that form the north-south traffic corridors: the first is Guiling Road, between Yuecheng Ridge and Haiyang Mountain. The ancient Lingqu Canal and the modern Hunan-Guangxi Railway pass through this. The second is Zheling Road, Beijing-Guangzhou Railway, Beijing-Guangzhou High-speed Railway, and Ganshao Railway passing through here. The third is Meihua Road, which is the main channel connecting Guangdong and Jiangxi. Animals, plants, soil and minerals The zonal vegetation in Nanling is subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest, mostly distributed below 800 meters above sea level. The main tree species is Cinnamomum camphora from the family Lauraceae, followed by the red vertebrae, white vertebrae, rice vertebrae, red edge, white edge, etc. of the Fagaceae family. The community structure of the evergreen broad-leaved forest can generally be divided into 4 layers: the upper layer is composed of vertebrae and rafters; the second layer is shade-tolerant plants such as camphor and woodland; the third layer is the shrub layer, whose main components are eucalyptus, rhododendron, etc.; The lower part is composed of herbs, mainly Orchidaceae.
Above 800 meters above sea level, there are deciduous broad-leaved trees such as birch, sumac, red maple, sweet maple, beech, hornbeam, etc., forming a mountainous evergreen forest. Above 1,300 meters, there is a mixed coniferous and broad-leaved forest composed of Cantonese pine, Fujian cypress, long-bracted hemlock, hemlock, three-pointed fir and podocarpus. On the top of the mountain between 1,600 and 2,100 meters, the vegetation is mostly dwarf forest, dominated by Shike, Nanzhu, Rhododendron, Mountain Willow, Snow Bamboo, etc. There are meadows distributed locally. The artificially cultivated trees are mainly Chinese fir and masson pine, and it is one of the timber forest construction bases in southern China. The zonal soil is red soil, and above 700 meters above sea level, it is yellow soil. There is meadow soil development in part of the top of the mountain. Non-ferrous gold metal is abundant. The wild animals in Nanling include South China tigers, leopards, jackals, clouded leopards, yellow muntjacs, musk deer, sika deer, Sumatran antelope, civets, golden cats, green weasels, pangolins, etc.; birds include leaf bulbels, pasques, and golden grasses. Valley, thrush, acacia, pheasant, silver pheasant, etc., many of which are nationally protected animals. Amphibians and reptiles include big-headed turtles, golden turtles, giant geckos (geckos), giant salamanders, toads, mud frogs and various snakes. Climatic characteristics: Nanling blocks the movement of north-south airflow, resulting in certain differences in water and heat conditions on the north and south slopes, especially in winter temperatures. Frost and snow are common in Lingbei, and overwintering crops are relatively cold-resistant. Frost and snow are rare in Lingnan, and there are more tropical cultivated plants. For example, Pingshi, north of Yaoshan Mountain (belonging to Nanling), has an average January temperature of 7.5°C, while Lechang, Shannan, has an average temperature of 9.5°C; Jianghua, north of Mengzhu Mountains, has an average January temperature of 7.3°C, while Lianxian County, Lingnan, has an average temperature of 9.5°C. ℃. The low valleys and passes between the Nanling Mountains are the channels for the cold wave from the north to invade south, so Lingnan is still threatened by the cold wave in winter. Nanling is the watershed between the Yangtze River water system and the Pearl River water system. As a result of traceback erosion, the watershed in some areas has become very low and narrow, and rivers have cut through the watershed ridge. The Pearl River has abundant water and a low base level for erosion, so traceable erosion tends to develop northward. Nanling has abundant precipitation, with annual precipitation reaching 1,500 to 2,000 mm. Due to the blocking effect of mountains, the precipitation on the south side is slightly more than that on the north side. The stationary front stays for up to 2 months in spring, and the spring rain is particularly abundant; there are many typhoons and rains in summer and autumn, and there are many frontal rains in winter, and the precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the seasons. Although the terrain elevation difference in the Nanling Mountains is not huge, there are still vertical differences in climate. Geographical boundary 1. The dividing line between the hills of Guangdong and Guangxi and the hills of Jiangnan. Nanling 2. The dividing line between the southern subtropics and the central subtropics. 3. The dividing line between Guangdong and Jiangxi (Hunan). 4. The dividing line between the Pearl River Basin and the Yangtze River Basin. The south of Nanling is called Lingnan, which is equivalent to the entire territory of Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan, as well as the southern part of Ganzhou City in Jiangxi Province. Not only are the geographical environments of these areas similar, but the people's living habits also have many similarities. Due to the changes in administrative divisions in the past dynasties, when the term Lingnan is mentioned now, it may specifically refer to the three provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi and Hunan. The counties and cities south of Wuling in southern Jiangxi are not included. Historically, Lingnan Road in the Tang Dynasty also included the Red River Delta area in northern Vietnam that was once ruled by the Chinese dynasty. After the Song Dynasty, northern Vietnam was separated. The concept of Lingnan gradually excludes Vietnam. Introduction to tourist resources and scenic spots Nanling National Forest Park is located at the junction of Ruyuan County, Guangdong and Hunan Province, with an area of ??273 square kilometers. It is the largest national nature reserve in Guangdong. It contains the best-preserved virgin forest in Guangdong, with an altitude of more than 1,000 meters. There are more than 30 peaks, among which Shikengkong (1903 meters above sea level), the highest peak in Tiannan, is the most famous. There are four major scenic spots: Shikengkong Scenic Spot, with a panoramic view of many small mountains, where you can enjoy snow in winter, wild rhododendrons at the turn of spring and summer, and sea of ??clouds on rainy days; Waterfall Scenic Spot, with cut cliffs, a waterfall corridor about two kilometers long, and waterfalls. There are as many as 200; the Xiaohuangshan Scenic Area, along the foot of the mountain, has evergreen broad-leaved forests, mixed coniferous and broad-leaved forests, and alpine dwarf forests that change with height, and is known as the "natural bonsai forest"; the Water-friendly Valley Scenic Area consists of streams, waterfalls, It is composed of forests, plank roads, etc. Along the way, you can enjoy exotic flowers and plants, flowing water, strange rocks, pothole landforms, etc. Nanling National Forest Park is located in the core area of ??Nanling Mountains. It is 70 kilometers away from Shaoguan City in the southeast, 50 kilometers away from Pingshi Town in the north, and 10 kilometers away from the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway Bridge exit in the east, covering an area of ??273 square kilometers. Nanling National Forest Park is the tallest and majestic mountain in Guangdong. Shikengkong, with an altitude of 1,902 meters, is the "No. 1 peak in Guangdong", and Shijiuling, with an altitude of 1,888 meters, is the second highest peak in Guangdong. The surrounding peaks are towering, either cuiwei majestic or steep and beautiful, and are well-proportioned and naturally formed. Here there are deep ravines, long clear streams, and continuous waterfalls. Each waterfall and scenery are gorgeous and spectacular. The water is extremely clear, the air is fresh, and the long scenery gallery is touching. There are more than 2,000 species of plants and the only virgin forest in Guangdong. It is the "Nanling Mountains and a place rich in biodiversity". The vast forest sea stretches as far as the eye can see, with towering ancient trees, green pines and cypresses, alpine azaleas, Nanling arrow bamboos, exotic flowers and rare plants, and rare birds and beasts, which is a feast for the eyes. Going up from the foot of the mountain, there are three vertical landscape zones of evergreen broad-leaved forest, mixed coniferous and broad-leaf forest, and alpine dwarf forest, each with its own interest. It is especially famous for the ancient-looking vigorous Cantonese pine in various poses. The climate is very vertically distributed, and Nanling is a summer resort in summer. A mountain has four seasons, the sky is different ten miles away, and everything changes rapidly between morning and dusk. The sunrise over the sea of ??clouds is magnificent and colorful, and sometimes the Buddha's light appears in the rainbow, giving visitors all kinds of reverie.
The majestic mountain peak landscape, quiet valley landscape, beautiful plant landscape, magical meteorological landscape, organically and skillfully combine to form pleasant scenery. In spring, flowers and mountains look like the sea, in summer, waterfalls and springs, in autumn, the forests are dyed, and in winter, Wrapped in silver... Looking down: The torn earth Grand Canyon is located in Dabu Town, 68 kilometers southwest of Ruyuan County, Shaoguan. The landform at the top of the canyon is gentle. Looking from a distance, you would never know that there is such a sudden terrain here. However, as you get closer, the ground seems to be suddenly torn open by a pair of giant hands, forming a deep crack. This kind of momentum makes people suddenly feel the natural momentum. If you place the Grand Canyon in the vast land of the west, it may not be surprising, but if you place it in the gentle and gentle southern country of Guangdong, it will make people feel as if they have walked into the primitive jungle and primitive ecology. Different from other grand canyons in the world, the cliffs on both sides of the Ruyuan Grand Canyon are densely covered with vegetation. In early spring, the green leaves are as bright as transparent. Mixed with various seasonal flowers in the green, they are delicate and gorgeous, as if they are the beautiful floral dress of the Grand Canyon. . The distance between the two cliffs of the canyon varies, and the width of the valley varies from more than a thousand meters to a few hundred meters. The narrowest point is only a hundred meters. Looking down from above, the mist is steaming and bottomless. Looking up: the flying ladder. Going down the sightseeing ladder, you will find strange landscapes everywhere. A small stream flows from the ladder-like cliff at the beginning of the valley to the valley bottom more than 200 meters away, forming the majestic Chengtou Falls. The valley is crisscrossed with ravines and peaks, forming a variety of unique landscapes. For example, there are no less than 20 stone scenes such as camel peak, golden turtle rock, two lions visiting guests, turtle celebrating birthday, stone monkey welcoming guests, boy giving money, fairy umbrella handle, tiger leaping rock, etc. These sceneries have left a lot of impressions among the people. Beautiful legend. But in addition to such beautiful scenery, what is more attractive about the Grand Canyon is the steep "Ladder to Heaven". The 1,386 stone steps cascade down from top to bottom, as high as an 86-story building, and they are completed in one go, without any pauses in the middle. place. Looking up from the bottom of the valley, the ladder to heaven seems to be ethereal in the clouds, and it seems that you can walk up to the sky along the ladder carved on the stone wall. If you have enough energy, of course you have to walk along this staircase; but if you don’t have the courage, just walk back to the relatively gentle sightseeing elevator. View from afar: A series of waterfalls. This is also the core area of ??the Nanling Mountains. The most essential scenery of the towering Nanling Mountains is concentrated in this 273 square kilometers of land. Not to mention the deep and light greens, which are rendered layer by layer into a light-color ink painting, and the rocks that play with the streams. Of course, what grabs the most attention is the large and small waterfalls spurting out between the jungle and the rocks. No national forest park can have such a waterfall corridor. In this deep ravine, there are long clear streams and waterfalls, each with its own scenery. Along the way, large and small waterfalls can always pop up when people don't expect them. Clear mountain springs jump on the rocks, creating various waterfalls with different shapes. Some are like a peacock dragging a long tail, and some are twists and turns, like jumping notes. Looking at the waterfalls one after another, it was really tireless along the way. A Closer Look: Underground Forest The highest rock pit in Nanling is located in Nanling Forest Park. The peak with an altitude of 1902 meters is definitely the highest peak in Guangdong. Climb to the top and look down at the surroundings. It is really open and clear without any obstacles. But the summit is not that easy to climb. Therefore, the project of climbing Shikongkeng is definitely a patent for explorers. The deepest part of Nanling is also here. Following the guidance of the mountain road, you can reach this large cave called "Tongtianluo". This place is known as "The No. 1 Wonder in Guangdong" and "The No. 1 Cave in China". Looking down from the cave with a diameter of only more than 90 meters, you can see that in the deep cave, there are still large trees growing darkly. You can't see how many trees there are at the bottom. deep. According to the research of some investigators, the cave is more than 100 meters deep, and the bottom of the cave is 3,500 square meters, where native subtropical trees grow, so it is also called the "underground forest." Suggested itinerary Line A: Jiuchong Mountain-Waterfall Corridor-Shikengkou (3 hours) Line B: Hiking Xiaohuang Mountain (4 hours) Line C: Hiking to the summit forest trail (round trip) (6 hours) Line D: Water Valley Scenic Area ( 2 hours) Line E: Shikengkong (Car) - Primitive Forest (Car) - Waterfall Corridor (Step) (6 hours) Line F: Primitive Forest (Car) - Waterfall Corridor (Step) - Waterfall Valley (Step) (6 hours) G line: Shikengkong - Summit Forest Trail (downward) - Xiaohuangshan - Waterfall Corridor - Water Valley (two-day tour) Special reminder: please pay attention to fire prevention and protect the environment. It is not advisable to go too fast when traveling in the mountains, pay attention to safety and hygiene. Walk without looking at the scenery, and look at the scenery without walking. Wearing high heels will bring you a lot of inconvenience. In spring and summer, bring rain gear. The temperature will be freezing in the morning and evening, so beware of colds. stream. The deep water is freezing to the bone and not suitable for swimming. Transportation Guide 1. Take the South China Express Line on Guangzhou Huangpu Avenue - go north - pass the Taihe Toll Station and get on the expressway. 2. Passing: Conghua City - Fogang - Yingde - Shaoguan - Ruyuan County, Shaoguan - Ruyuan Station - Dongping Station - Daqiao Station (the sign says: Daqiao. Nanling Park) exit the expressway. 3. After paying the toll at the "Daqiao" expressway toll station, go forward 50 meters and turn right. Go forward about 1.8 kilometers to the T-junction and turn right (you can see the sign: Nanling National Forest Park or Wuzhishan).