Longtoushan Forest Park

Longtoushan Forest Park

Longtoushan Forest Park is located in Miaotou village, Nangang Town, Huangpu District, Guangzhou city. It is named Longtoushan because there is a clear stream winding in the mountains, like a flying dragon dancing.

Location context

Longtoushan Forest Park is located in Miaotou village, Nangang Town, Huangpu District, Guangzhou city. It is named Longtoushan because there is a clear stream winding in the mountains, like a flying dragon dancing. There are more than ten peaks in Longtou mountain. The highest peak is 198.8 meters above sea level. It is the highest peak from Guangzhou to Shenzhen along the Guangzhou Shenzhen highway. Because it is surrounded by pingye, it looks majestic and majestic. The total area of the forest park is 5028 mu, with 3907 mu of forest land. The land on the mountain is fertile, with a variety of tree species. There are more than 100 kinds of trees, shrubs, herbs, ferns, vines and other plants, forming a natural ecological area with good ecology.

Development and construction

Longtoushan Forest Park was approved by the people's Government of Huangpu District in October 2000. It covers an area of 4500 mu. It is located in the north of Miaotou village, Nangang Town, Huangpu District. It is about two kilometers away from Guangshen highway. There is a wide cement road leading to the foot of the mountain. The traffic is very convenient.

Longtou mountain has more than ten peaks, covering an area of more than 3000 mu. The main peak, Longtou mountain, is 195.2 meters above sea level. It is the second peak of Huangpu. Because of the fertile plain at the foot of the mountain, Longtou mountain is even more magnificent and magnificent.

Geology and geomorphology

Longtoushan is an egg stone landform formed by ancient orogeny and a part of Guangzhou platform. The mottled granite stones are strange in shape and wonderful, so it is said that these stones were formed by the faeces of Xianyang when Zhang Guo drove the sheep to the south.

Main attractions

Longtou mountain is famous

Built in the Ming Dynasty, it was damaged during the Japanese invasion of China and the cultural revolution. Today, it has a history of 600 years. It is the Xianghuo temple in Miaotou and its neighboring villages. The Nanhai Temple (commonly known as "Polo Temple") adjacent to the temple is the symbol of Guangzhou's millennium old port, one of the starting points of China's ancient maritime Silk Road, and also the largest existing temple in China. The three-day "Polo birthday" every year attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists. Therefore, it is said that "the first time you visit polo, the second time you marry a wife".

There used to be a lot of pine trees in the park. Because of the Japanese invasion, they were cut down to burn charcoal. Many pine trees were also cut down during the great leap forward in 58 and later when oil depots were built. Therefore, it is mainly secondary forest, with high green coverage, clear mountain streams and springs, abundant medicinal plants, flying birds and butterflies, and good ecology. It is a good place for people to travel and relax on weekends.

Traffic information

Bus: BRT B1, B26, B29, B30, B31,

When you get off Miaotou station, you can see the memorial archway of Longtoushan forest park. It's only one kilometer away. However, it's not easy to walk. There are a lot of trucks and dust. It's recommended to take a motorcycle.

Warm tips: there are at least three mountain climbing roads, one of which can drink mountain spring water. This road is recommended. In addition, take mosquito repellent water, and don't be afraid of mosquito bites when you have a rest. You can go to the park by bike. It's free. There's a barbecue.

Self driving: East of Zhongshan Avenue, towards the Development Zone, near Nanhai temple. Guangyuan Expressway from fengle intersection, walk back to Zhongshan Avenue.

Address: Huangpu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province

Longitude: 113.50209

Latitude: 23.095727

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