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Pangquangou ticket price: 20 yuan
Pangquangou is a national nature reserve located in the middle section of the towering Luliang Mountains, at the junction of Jiaocheng County and Fangshan County. At the foot of the mountain. Guandi Mountain, also called Guandi Mountain, is the main peak of the Luliang Mountains. According to the "Jiaocheng County Chronicle", the Ming and Jin Dynasty vassal kings' horse land is under it, and it is commonly known as Guandili. The mountain is called Guandi Mountain, and later it was renamed Guandi. Mountain, the main peak is 2812 meters above sea level. It is a forest ecological and wildlife nature reserve with brown-eared pheasant and North China larch and spruce secondary forests as its main protection content. It is the main part of Guandishan National Forest Park and a rare oasis on the Loess Plateau.
Pangquangou Nature Reserve is a well-preserved green treasure house on the vast Loess Plateau. The reserve is 15 kilometers long from north to south and 14.5 kilometers wide from east to west, with a total area of 14,430.5 hectares and a forest coverage rate of 74%. The climate in the area is pleasant, with an average annual temperature of three to four degrees, a relative humidity of 60%, and rainfall It is abundant with an average annual rainfall of about 800 millimeters. The area is full of mountains, towering trees, bushes, wild grasses, and gurgling streams. There are more than 500 species of plants from more than 60 families, including more than 200 species of medicinal materials. It is also a good place for rare birds and animals to inhabit and breed. The main tree species are pine and larch, and this place is known as the hometown of larch in North China. There are more than 150 species of birds in 15 orders and 40 families, more than 80 species of mammals in 6 orders and 11 families, more than 10 species of amphibians and reptiles, thousands of insect species, and more than 50 species of fungi. The nature reserve is picturesque with mountains, criss-crossing valleys, steep peaks, and 10 peaks above 2,000 meters above sea level. The world's rare birds include 18 species of national first-level protected animals such as brown-eared pheasants, second-level protected animals such as leopards, black storks, and golden eagles. It is a good place for people to escape the summer heat, recuperate, travel and vacation.
If you have never been to Pangquangou, it is difficult to appreciate the antiquity, vastness and mystery of the primeval forest; when you are in Pangquangou, you will feel that the urban scenery is overshadowed.
The beauty of Pangquangou lies in its simplicity and naturalness, without any trace of artificial carving. The fresh and pure air embraces and cares for every tourist who comes from afar; the blue sky, earth, and hills are spotless and pleasing to the eye; the gurgling stream flows gently, like a delicate hand injecting a gentleness of life into the tourists; the ancient and dignified scenery The primeval forest is like a row of soldiers ready to go, emitting a solemn and low roar; the majestic pines and cypresses, the elegant white birches, and the lush shrubs spread their branches to the sky, spreading out a series of beautiful and touching pictures; the rugged mountains and rivers of different shapes The strange rocks are still ancient and vigorous, condensed into a marvelous and magnificent scene that is ingeniously crafted; perhaps this charming Pangquangou is too quiet and peaceful, and the clear mountain stream waterfall, although not spectacular, is jumping happily and forgetfully, splashing pearls and jade , strings of notes drifted out, the valley roared, trembled, and beat, playing extraordinary pieces of fairy music on earth, making visitors feel as if they were in a fairyland.
The protected area has dangerous peaks, long springs, and gregarious birds. It attracts tourists with natural and cultural landscapes with high ornamental value. There are ancient monuments of Xiaowen, sunrise on the top of the clouds, sunset on the army, The auspicious atmosphere of Tianmen, the brilliance of Bijia, Wenyuan Late Green, Longquan Waterfall, and ancient tree pagoda constitute the eight major landscapes of Pangquangou, which are colorful and unreal.
Pangquangou is the native place of North China larch, and it is also a coniferous and broad-leaved mixed forest belt dominated by North China larch and Pinus tabulaeformis. In addition to fallen leaves, there are also tree species such as white elm, white birch, and poplar. The trees are neat and tidy, and the unit storage volume is high. It is the forest area with the greatest economic value in Shanxi. Wild plant resources are also very rich, including a large number of medicinal plants such as Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus, licorice, calamus, forsythia, Platycodon, and Bupleurum.
Brown-eared pheasant is a national first-class protected animal. It has beautiful feathers, no feathers around its eyes, red skin, and a bunch of white feathers on each ear that protrude backward into a horn shape, so it is also called the horned chicken. The brown-eared pheasant has the character of not being afraid of violence, being brave and good at fighting, and will not avoid it until death. As far back as two thousand years ago, brown-eared pheasants have been cherished by people. The emperors of our country made brown crowns from brown feathers and gave them to military generals, asking them to march forward bravely and defeat the enemy; they also gave them to civil servants, asking them to be loyal and serve the court. Due to its own character, the brown-eared pheasant has been hunted in large numbers by the ruling classes and invaders of past dynasties, bringing the brown-eared pheasant to the brink of extinction. Nowadays, except for a few discoveries in a few areas across the country, it can only be seen in Pangquangou Reserve and Luyashan Reserve in Shanxi. Therefore, like giant pandas, golden monkeys and other animals, it is called a national treasure and is included in the list. It is on the national first-class animal protection list. In order to protect the brown-eared pheasant, the Shanxi Provincial Government designated the brown-eared pheasant as the provincial bird in 1984 and established a nature reserve in Pangquangou.
Entering the forest along the rugged mountain road, you will feel like you are in a sea of green. Even in the hot summer, you will feel refreshing and cool breeze; continue along the mountain road Go there, the sound of gurgling water flies into your ears from far to near, Longquan Waterfall is about to arrive. Please see: A stream of clear spring water rushes down, scattered like beads, stirring up layers of white water splashes, and the sound is deafening. The spring water forms a pool. The walls around the pool are covered with evergreen moss, and strings of silver flowers are floating outside. The water mist is filled with refreshing water.
Continuing uphill along Longquan, not far away you can see a green pine towering straight into the sky, like a pagoda sitting in the forest, very majestic. This is the ancient pine pagoda.
Stepping into the primeval forest through thick fallen leaves, it feels like walking into a green treasure house, only to see a rugged mountain road leading to the depths of the dense forest.
Winding up the mountain road step by step, you can see a six-pointed pavilion standing tall, made of yellow glazed tiles, solemn and elegant, with a Wenyuan late green plaque hanging under the eaves. Standing in the pavilion and looking around, you can see rolling pines and overlapping green mountains. Bijia Mountain, located in the northwest, has a vivid image, with steep mountains, jagged rocks, and tall and graceful green pines all over the mountain, which is unique and interesting. The sound of water roars in the big sand ditch at the foot of the mountain. A clear spring flows down from the steep rock and becomes the source of literature. The light spots torn by leaves shine on the waterfall, dazzling and ever-changing. Take a sip of the sweet and refreshing drink and feel ecstatic. Not far away, three giant pines are lined up in a row, standing tall and tall like a pagoda. The pine cones on the treetops sway with the wind, just like the wind chimes hanging on the tower. It is commonly known as the ancient tree pagoda. It complements the Longquan Waterfall and the scenery is charming. , here you can see the mountains and forests in the distance, the strong wind blowing through, like thousands of horses galloping, and the sound of pines and waves, which is spectacular.
There is a mountain peak on the north edge of the reserve called Xiaowen Mountain. Because the mountain faces the sun in the south, it is also called Nanyang Mountain. This mountain is the highest peak of Guandi Mountain, with an altitude of 2831 meters. It is the highest peak of Guandi Mountain. The main peak of the mountain is also the highest peak in the reserve and is famous throughout the country for its North China larch. According to the "Yongning Prefecture Chronicles" recorded in the Kangxi period: Emperor Xiaowen (Yuanhong) Ding's mother was worried about this mountain, so it became famous as a mountain. There is an ancient stele left here by Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty in the mountain. The ancient stele is well-preserved, clearly legible, and has extremely high historical value. This stele constitutes a unique scene of Xiaowen's ancient stele in Pangquangou.
Climbing the peak and looking into the distance, you can see all the small mountains, rippling green and misty clouds, which is refreshing and refreshing. To the east is Yunding Mountain with an altitude of 2,670 meters. The meadow on the top of the mountain is flat and vast. Watching the sunrise at dawn is even more emotional and makes you forget to leave. What is particularly spectacular is the auspicious weather of Tianmen in summer: it clears up after the rain, and the water vapor in the dense forest is transpiration. The air mass floating over the forest sea is slanted by the setting sun, and reflects the green mountain forest. It is colorful and full of mist. . On the watershed between Jiaocheng and Fangshan, there is a hexagonal pointed pavilion standing tall, made of yellow glazed tiles, solemn and elegant, with a Wenyuan late green plaque hanging under the eaves. Standing in the pavilion and looking around, you can see rolling pines and overlapping green mountains. Bijia Mountain, located in the northwest, has a vivid image, with steep mountains, jagged rocks, and tall and graceful green pines all over the mountain, which is unique and interesting. The sound of water roars in the big sand ditch at the foot of the mountain. A clear spring flows down from the steep rock and becomes the source of literature. The light spots torn by leaves shine on the waterfall, dazzling and ever-changing. Take a sip of the sweet and refreshing drink and feel ecstatic. Not far away, three giant pines are lined up in a row, standing tall and tall like a pagoda. The pine cones on the treetops sway with the wind, just like the wind chimes hanging on the tower. It is commonly known as the ancient tree pagoda. It complements the Longquan Waterfall and the scenery is charming. There are also dozens of natural landscapes and cultural attractions such as the Lion at Sunset and the Phoenix Tower, which will make you marvel at how vast, profound and infinitely mysterious nature is.
To the east is Yunding Mountain with an altitude of 2,670 meters. The meadow on the top of the mountain is flat and vast. Watching the sunrise at dawn is even more emotional and makes you forget to leave.
What is particularly spectacular is the auspicious atmosphere of Tianmen in summer: it clears up after the rain, the water vapor in the dense forest is transpiration, and the air mass floating over the forest sea is slanted by the setting sun, reflecting the reflection of the verdant mountain forest. Hui, colorful, mist filled the air.
On the watershed between Jiaocheng and Fangshan, there are dozens of natural landscapes and cultural attractions such as the Lion Sunset and the Phoenix Tower, which will make you marvel at how vast, profound and infinitely mysterious nature is.
For more than ten years, international scholars and tourists from Taiyuan and surrounding areas have been coming to Pangquangou Nature Reserve for scientific investigation and tourism, and have benefited a lot. In today's wave of returning to nature, people are increasingly aware of the purity and greatness of nature, and are willing to appreciate the wonderful scenery of nature.