All information and travel guide on Wutong Mountain in Shenzhen
Introduction to the scenic spot
1. Geographic environment and characteristics of the scenic spot
Shenzhen Wutong Mountain Scenic Spot is located at 113o17'～114o18' east longitude and 22o23'～22o43' north latitude The coastal area is in the east of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, bounded by the Shenzhen Reservoir in the west, Yantian Port in the east, and close to the border of the zone in the north and south. The scenic spot is adjacent to the bustling urban area, faces Dapeng Bay in the South China Sea, is connected to the New Territories mountains of Hong Kong, and is connected to streams. It has a unique geographical location among domestic scenic spots. Covering an area of 31.82 square kilometers, it was awarded a provincial-level scenic spot by the Guangdong Provincial Government in May 1993.
Wutong Mountain is one of the few urban-suburban natural scenic spots in China that is adjacent to the urban area and has coastal, mountainous and natural vegetation as the main landscape. The landscape is known for its "rare", "beautiful" and "secluded" landscape. , "Broadness" are the distinctive features, among which "Wutong Smoke and Cloud" was rated as one of the New Eight Scenic Spots in Shenzhen by the Shenzhen Municipal Government. The main peak of Wutong Mountain in the scenic area is 943.7 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in Shenzhen. The majestic mountain and the unpredictable clouds and mists are hard and soft, and reflect the vast Dapeng Bay mountains and sea. The mountain streams are deep and the plants are lush. It is the Pearl River Delta region. One of the refuges and resource banks for rare animals and plants. According to the survey, the natural vegetation distributed in Wutong Mountain includes 1,376 species of vascular plants in 233 families, 764 genera, among which there are rare and endangered species such as A. spinosa, Firth cypress, White osmanthus, Aquilaria agaricus, Agarwood, etc. The wild animal resources are very rich, including 24 orders, 64 families, 196 species. There are nationally protected wild animals such as pythons, kites, red-bellied eagles, brown-winged cuckoos, pangolins, small civets, etc. The East Lake Park Scenic Area integrates viewing, sightseeing, cultural entertainment, and recreational services. It is the first municipal comprehensive park after the founding of the city, witnessing the development of the special zone's gardening industry; the Fairy Lake Botanical Garden Scenic Area is an important place for the scientific research of ornamental plants in China. The base integrates plant collection, research, popularization of scientific knowledge, tourism and leisure, and is a famous landscape botanical garden at home and abroad.
II. Scenic Area Planning
According to Shenfu Document No. 199366 and Municipal Government Order No. 38, the management scope of the scenic area is delineated to 31.82 square kilometers. The scenic spot has been under preparation since 1987 and was approved as a provincial scenic spot in 1993. In September 1999, the Guangdong Provincial People's Government approved the overall plan of the scenic spot. This plan divided the scenic spot into the main entrance scenic spot, Fenggu Mingqin Scenic Spot, Wutong Smoke and Clouds There are eight major scenic spots: Biwu Qifeng Scenic Area, Ecological Protection Area, Mountain Closure Area, East Lake Park Scenic Area, and Fairy Lake Botanical Garden Scenic Area. At present, detailed planning has been completed for the central scenic areas (Fenggu Mingqin and Wutong Smoke and Clouds Scenic Areas), East Lake Park Scenic Area, and Fairy Lake Botanical Garden Scenic Area and are being implemented.
3. Scenic Area Situation
1. Main Entrance Scenic Area
It is located at the southern foot of the entire Wutong Mountain Scenic Area, and is adjacent to the Fairy Lake Botanical Garden Scenic Area and Fenggu Mingqin Scenic Area to the north. , Wutong Yanyun Scenic Area, adjacent to Luosha Highway in the south, connected to Liantang East Area in the west, and connected to Biwu Qifeng Scenic Area in the east, covering an area of approximately 4.56 square kilometers. This area is planned to be the main entrance to the scenic spot. And a sports park with sports facilities as its main content and garden features for citizens to carry out fitness activities is being implemented. The area also includes improving supporting services and management facilities in the scenic area.
2. Fenggu Mingqin Scenic Area
It is located at the northern foot of Wutong Mountain, between the Wutong Smoke and Cloud Scenic Area and the Fairy Lake Botanical Garden Scenic Area. With Ma Shuijian as the main body, it is rich in water resources such as mountain streams and streams. . The planned area is 2.43 square kilometers. Xiao Wutong is located in the scenic area. The landscape is characterized by overlooking the urban area and a wide field of vision. Along its ridge, there is a sight corridor for the mountains to see the city and the city to see the mountains. Since the mountain is not high and the transportation is convenient, the main tourist activity in this scenic area is climbing It has a long view, so it is suitable for people of all ages to visit and rest. The completed scenic spot "Looking to the Sky and Calling the Phoenix" is the best location overlooking the urban area, the New Territories of Hong Kong, Dapeng Bay, Shenzhen Bay and Lingding Ocean. In addition, the scenic area is rich in water features. Ma Shuijian is composed of 6 mountain streams. The water flow is continuous all year round, especially in spring and summer. The water flow is large and the water body is crystal clear. Shade plants grow luxuriantly in the valleys on both sides and are rich in variety.
Due to the large undulations of the mountain top and the ups and downs of water flow, rich water landscapes such as waterfalls, springs, rocks and pools are formed. From the bottom of the mountain, you can go upstream along the stream, whether you are playing next to the stream or walking through the dense forest. The sound of gurgling water, which is louder and smaller, slow and urgent, is constantly heard in the ears. For tourists who have lived in the bustling city for a long time, it is like "listening to fairy music and the ears are temporarily bright", giving people a sense of emptiness and returning to simplicity. The planning considers improving the hiking trails and service facilities without damaging the natural mountain as much as possible to facilitate tourists.
3. Wutong Smoke and Cloud Scenic Area
The planned area is 6.35 square kilometers. There are characteristic scenic resources such as the main peak of Wutong Mountain - Da Wutong and Taishan Stream. Dawutong is 943.7 meters above sea level and is the highest peak in Pengcheng. It is advisable to climb high to see the distance. The vegetation is lush and the valleys are deep, forming a complex and superior microclimate. Because it is close to the seaside, the rising air currents form unpredictable clouds and mist. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view here, and sometimes the clouds and mist float by their feet, giving people a magical and novel feeling. Taishan Stream is composed of 14 mountain streams. Similar to Mashui Stream, Taishan Stream is rich in water quality resources and plant resources. The difference is that the mountains where Taishan Stream is located have gentler undulations and the water flow is relatively calm. "A stream of artesian clouds" forms water system landscapes such as pools, flowing springs, stacked springs, and rolling springs due to the changes in the mountain topography. The tour features are climbing, overlooking, and exploring. In order not to destroy the outline of the Wutong Peaks, it is not appropriate to build too many artificial buildings on the top of the Wutong Peak. It is planned to set up a viewing platform on the top of the peak, so as not to destroy the shape of the original peak and provide an ideal viewing spot for tourists.
4. Biwu Qifeng Scenic Area
This scenic spot is located at the southeast foot of Wutong Mountain, backed by the large Wutong tree, with a planned area of 4.68 square kilometers. The current conditions of the entire scenic area are relatively good, with gentle but varied mountains, abundant water source - Enshang Reservoir, rich vegetation and good layering. The transportation facilities have opened a driveway of about 4 meters to the Enshang Reservoir. According to the characteristics of the mountains and water, you can enjoy hiking, watching the sun and fishing. The plan considers building a major tourist service center near the reservoir and setting up a viewing platform south of the reservoir dam. You can watch the sunrise in the morning and bathe in the glow at dusk. You can also look at the Wutong peaks in the north and the Dapeng Islands and Shatoujiao in the south. fundus.
5. Ecological Reserve
In planning, protection is the main focus, covering an area of 4.80 square kilometers. The Wutong Mountain area is rich in plant species, accounting for approximately 75% of the wild plant resource species in Guangdong. The scenic area maintains a large area of south subtropical evergreen broad-leaved mixed forest. In order to maintain the natural succession of natural vegetation in this area and provide plant scientific research, plant scientific research and popular science education, the plan is to delineate 480 areas centered on Xikeng. hectare area as an ecological reserve. The scenic spot follows the principle of strict protection and minimal development, and maintains a hiking trail from Xikeng to Dawutongding.
6. Mountain closure and forestation area
It is located to the north of Xianhu Botanical Garden and Fenggu Mingqin Scenic Area and south of Wutongshan Village, covering an area of 1.38 square kilometers. Because it is close to the Shenzhen Reservoir and in an area that is not easily visited. In order to improve the natural environment of the entire scenic spot. Maintain the integrity of the landscape and avoid pollution problems in Shenzhen reservoirs due to human factors. The planning considers classifying this area as a mountain closure area for forestation. Developmental construction, mining, quarrying, deforestation and other destructive activities are strictly prohibited in this area.
7. East Lake Park Scenic Area
East Lake Park Scenic Area, formerly known as "Reservoir Park", was built to commemorate the Dongshen Water Supply Project. It is connected to Wutong Mountain in the east and Shenzhen Reservoir in the north. The reservoir is the "shape" of East Lake, and the reservoir culture is the "soul" of East Lake. The good ecological environment of the East Lake Park Scenic Area makes it an important part of the water conservation area of Shenzhen Reservoir.
East Lake is one of the famous "Five Lakes and Four Seas" scenic spots in Shenzhen in the 1980s. At present, 12 special scenic spots and more than 120 scenic spots have been built.
The main scenic spots include Keyeng Mountain Scenic Area, Gate 1 Scenic Area, Gate 4 Scenic Area, Ornamental Flower and Tree Garden, Rhododendron Sculpture Garden, Bonsai World, Arboretum, Ancient Tree Garden, Fishing Area, Palm Garden, Artificial Lake, Agarwood Pavilion, etc. Recreation spots include dry land sledding, fun park playground, fun animal garden, etc.; there are also large-scale cultural entertainment such as Café de Coral Amphitheater, Hongli Painting and Calligraphy Hall, gateball court, tennis court, fitness park, Guduiling Hiking Trail, Xiling Hiking Trail, etc. and recreational facilities; the earliest municipal art museum in Shenzhen (Shenzhen Art Museum) is also located in the area. The scenic spot regularly holds some mass entertainment and flower activities, which greatly enriches the amateur cultural life of citizens and tourists and is deeply loved by the general public. Specifically: Thrush and Bird Fighting Competition, held every New Year's Day, has been held for 19 times so far. The Shenzhen Chrysanthemum Exhibition is held every November and has been held for 21 times so far. During the National Day, the Bougainvillea Exhibition (Shenzhen City Flower) has been held for the sixth time. There are also azalea exhibitions, bonsai exhibitions and other exhibitions.
8. The Fairy Lake Botanical Garden Scenic Area
is an important base for scientific research on ornamental plants in China and the largest existing botanical garden in South China. It is a multi-functional landscape garden that integrates plant collection and research, popularization of scientific knowledge, and tourism and leisure. botanical garden.
Xianhu Botanical Garden Scenic Area has collected and preserved more than 6,000 species of plants, including more than 300 species of nationally protected plants. The whole park is divided into six major scenic areas: the fossil forest area, the heaven and earth area, the lake area, the temple area, the desert plant area and the pine, cypress and azalea scenic area. There are Luting Crossing, Mountain Pond Wild Navigation, Bamboo and Reed Depths, Different Cave Sky, and Liangyi Scenic Area. Pavilion, Yudai Bridge, Longzun Tower, Tingtao Pavilion, Range Rover Pavilion and more than a dozen garden attractions, as well as the National Cycad Germplasm Resource Conservation Center, Magnolia Garden, Rare Arboretum Garden, Palm Garden, Bamboo Area, Shade Plant Area, and Fruit Garden , aquatic plant area, peach garden, gymnosperm area, bonsai garden, medicinal plant area and more than a dozen special plant gardens. The architectural style of the entire park is classical garden style. The fairy lake in the park is rippling with blue waves, green trees are lush all year round, the native vegetation is well preserved, the air is fresh, and the environment is elegant. It is known as a "paradise".
The Hongfa Temple in the scenic area is an important religious cultural research and dissemination center in Shenzhen and Hong Kong. It is also the most popular and influential Buddhist resort and tourist hotspot in Shenzhen.
In recent years, the Fairy Lake Botanical Garden has received an average of nearly 2 million tourists annually, including more than 50,000 inbound tourists, with a tourist satisfaction rate of over 99%, and has achieved significant social, economic and environmental benefits. Benefit, it has become a famous domestic tourist attraction.