Wanfoshan

Wanfoshan

Wanfoshan is located in the southwest of Shucheng County, Anhui Province, at the intersection of Shucheng, Qianshan and Yuexi counties. It is 140 km away from Hefei and 60 km away from Wanfo Lake scenic spot, with a total area of 50 square kilometers. It is a national tourist area, National Forest Park, National Geopark and National Nature Reserve with 95% forest coverage and high negative oxygen ion content. Laofuding, the main peak, is 1539 meters above sea level. It is the ancestor of Shucheng, Tongcheng and Qianshan. It faces Tianzhu Mountain (1485 meters) in the south.

Wanfo Mountain is also an ideal summer resort for recuperation. The sun is hot outside the mountain, the mountain is cool and pleasant, and the temperature difference is no less than five degrees Celsius. The vast expanse of forest is a natural oxygen bar. You can enjoy the magical fitness effect of forest bath. Zizhu hall and Wanfo mountain resort can provide ideal conditions for food, housing, shopping and entertainment.

geographical environment

Wanfoshan is located in Shucheng County, Anhui Province, 85 kilometers away from the county, 140 kilometers away from Hefei City, 60 kilometers away from Shucheng Wanfo Lake scenic area, with a total area of 50 square kilometers. Wanfoshan is a National Nature Reserve and a provincial scenic spot. With a total area of 20 square kilometers and an altitude of 1539 meters, laofoding, the highest peak, is famous for its high mountains, dangerous peaks, strange pines, strange stones, numerous waterfalls, secluded caves, deep forests and Buddha truth. Wanfoshan is a national AAAA tourist attraction, National Forest Park, National Geopark and National Nature Reserve. With a total area of 50 square kilometers and a forest coverage rate of 95%, Wanfo Mountain tourist area has a natural landscape of exotic forests, pines, stones and waterfalls. The main peak of laofo peak is 1539 meters above sea level. It is the ancestor of Shucheng, Tongcheng and Qianshan Mountains, and faces Tianzhu Mountain (1485 meters) in the south.

natural resources

Wanfo Mountain is the remnant of Dabie Mountain, with an average altitude of more than 500 meters and the highest peak of more than 1500 meters. Autumn is the best time for Wanfo to taste delicious food. As a National Forest Park, the mountains of Wanfo Mountain are full of various rare animals and plants, including wild chestnut and kiwi fruit, which mature in autumn. In particular, the wild kiwi fruit is not only delicious, natural and pure, but also rich in vitamins, known as the "king of fruits".

The forest coverage rate in Wanfo Mountain scenic area is more than 95%, and the air negative oxygen ion content here is 300 times of that in ordinary cities. Within a few hundred kilometers around Wanfo, there are not only lush forests, but also no modern factories, which makes the land keep its original purity.

With the coming of late autumn, Wanfo red maple forest, a "Red Mountain" in the mountains, will also be in her gorgeous embrace. All tourists who arrive here for sightseeing and leisure are welcome. Leisure and health care, a paradise for travelers, is Wanfo's business card facing the world and a perfect interpretation of this mountain. Dense forest, peculiar pine trees and various vegetation are another characteristics of Wanfoshan. Because it is located in the north subtropical zone, there are 25 kinds of national protected plants, including Lingchun tree, languo tree, xiangguoshu, Tianmu Curcuma, Yinque tree and hamamelis. In addition, there are many species in the mountain, inhabiting more than ten kinds of national protected animals, such as pangolin, leopard, Swertia, giant salamander and so on. It forms a natural animal and botanical garden.

Because Wanfoshan is located in the north subtropical zone, the excellent ecological environment breeds rich animal and plant resources, including 147 families, 658 genera, 1368 species of vascular plants, including 25 species of national protected plants such as fragrant fruit trees and hamamelis, as well as more than 10 species of national protected animals such as Swertia, leopard and giant salamander. Among them, there are 25 kinds of national protected plants, including Lingchun tree, languo tree, xiangguoshu, Tianmu Litsea, Yinque tree and hamamelis, which are known as living fossil. There are more than ten kinds of animals under state protection, such as pangolin, Swertia, giant salamander and so on. These rare animals and plants, which can be called national treasures, have attracted the attention of tourists, scholars and experts.

Main attractions

The history and culture of Wanfoshan is rich, and the long history and the remains of revolutionary struggle constitute the rich cultural landscape of Wanfoshan. In addition to the "qiaojue cave" where the Jiuhua Buddha rested, the "zhufo Temple" on the top of the old Buddha, the ruins of the Red Army Hospital in Badou forest area, and the tombs of nine martyrs and pingtian martyrs who died bravely in the Anti Japanese war. Wanfoshan tourist area has fresh air, beautiful waterfalls, beautiful flowers, crisp birdsong, simple mountain people and rich cultural history. It is a good place for tourism, leisure and vacation.

There are laofuding, Tianmen peak, shuangjianfeng, shentuofeng, Meimei peak, Danding peak, sifangjian, Santianmen, etc.

Thirty six mountain peaks, as well as Shentuo stone, Hubao stone, parrot stone, lion stone, Daobei stone and zhutou stone, are both vivid and lifelike, which makes tourists marvel at the uncanny workmanship of nature.

Ten Thousand Buddhas

The main peak of Wanfo Mountain is like the southwest seat of Maitreya Buddha. It is magnificent and surrounded by many peaks, forming the landscape of worshiping the ancestors. There are many Buddhist temples on it, and a stone plaque called "famous mountain of Ten Thousand Buddhas", so Wanfo Mountain is named. There is also the saying that Wanfo Mountain is named for its natural wonder of "ten thousand Foshan" on the cliffs.

Wanfo Mountain is located in the golden line of forest tourism in Anhui Province. The scenic area has many beautiful natural scenery, such as overlapping peaks, steep peaks, strange pines and rocks, flowing springs and waterfalls. Sunrise, sunset, frost maple, snow, fog pine, Buddha light and other seasonal landscape frequently add beauty, each shows its meaning, such as into the fairyland.

Shentuoshi

One of the characteristics of Wanfoshan is its overlapping mountains, beautiful peaks and jagged rocks. There are 36 peaks in the scenic area, including laofuding, Tianmen peak, Shuangjian peak, shentuofeng, Meimei peak, Danding peak, sifangjian peak and Santianmen peak,

The first waterfall in Kowloon

Beautiful water, deep pools, waterfalls and flowing springs are another feature of Wanfoshan. "Mountains live because of water, and water is quieter because of mountains.". The lower part of Wanfo Mountain is a cliff with broken rocks. The water flows here and often falls down in a huge waterfall. There are more than ten waterfalls in the scenic area, including Lianzi waterfall, Tianhe waterfall, xiangguoshu waterfall, erdai waterfall, Longwei waterfall, Xiaoyao waterfall, V-shaped waterfall, xudaping waterfall, etc. the drop is about 60 meters, flying down, majestic and steaming.

Historical legend

It is said that Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty, Tianzhu, worshipped Buddhism and looked at the top of the old Buddha in the north. He was moved by it and wanted to drive it by himself. Later, because of the dangerous road, he sighed! Lu Xun and Cao Xiu fought here in the Three Kingdoms period. Before Jin qiaojue, Prince of Silla, went to Jiuhua Mountain, he practiced here. Later, because the mountain was too steep, he went to Jiuhua Mountain instead. Now there is still "qiaojue cave"; Li Gonglin, who is known as the No.1 painter in the Northern Song Dynasty, painted from life here in his later years, and there are Gonglin Pavilion and Gonglin painting platform on the mountain And the beautiful legend of guzikou in Huangshan valley.

The story of the revolutionary struggle, the mysterious religious culture and the confused myths and legends add rich connotations to the tourism of Wanfo Mountain.

Tourism information

Self driving route of Wanfoshan Forest Park: Hefei -- 206 National Highway -- Shucheng -- pingtian Township -- Wanfoshan scenic spot. Bus route of Wanfoshan Forest Park: 1. At 6:30 a.m. at Xinya bus station, Hefei -- Yuexi bus (non high speed), get off through Xiaotian Town, and then transfer to the bus from Xiaotian to Wanfoshan. Buses have been opened from Xiaotian to Wanfoshan, twice a day.

2. Hefei Mingguang Road bus station 12:20 noon, Hefei Xiaotian bus.

3. Hefei Binhu New Area transfer center, 6:00-18:00, 20 minutes a shift, Hefei Shucheng, transfer to Shucheng Wanfoshan line (only 13:00 a shift).

Remarks: the transportation fee of Hefei Xiaotian is 30 yuan / person, that of Hefei Shucheng is 15 yuan / person, and that of Shucheng Wanfoshan is 22 yuan / person.

Address: 048 County Road, Xiaotian Town, Shucheng County, Lu'an City

Longitude: 116.570499

Latitude: 31.082207

Tel: 0564-8342230; 0564-83

Ticket information: market price: 50.0 yuan

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