Explore the Natural Wonders and Ecological Treasures of Yangchun Jilongding

Yangchun Jilongding is a magical mountain peak located in Qixing Village, Shuangjiao Town, Yangchun City. It is like a bright pearl embedded in the land of western Guangdong. It is not only the source of the Nanjing River, a tributary of the Pearl River in Guangdong, but also a masterpiece of nature. • Unique geological features: The main peak of Jilongding is 1,280.5 meters above sea level, covering an area of 120 square kilometers, spanning the three cities of Yangchun, Gaozhou, and Xinyi. From a distance, the mountain peak resembles a chicken coop used in rural areas, hence the name. The mountain is composed of granite and limestone, and over the long years of erosion, many unique landscapes have been formed, such as the Twelve Ridge, where twelve mountain ranges are arranged like a comb, and twelve peaks resemble lions raising their heads or twelve galloping horses, majestic and magnificent. • Rich natural landscapes: Jilongding has many landscapes such as alpine grasslands, alpine flower seas, alpine strange stones, primeval forests, beautiful terraces, and fairyland sea of clouds. From an altitude of 900 meters to the top of the mountain, there are endless grass slopes, and thousands of acres of alpine grasslands are known as the "Southern Grasslands," among which there is a Sleeping Beauty landscape resembling the "Mother of the Earth." Every year from March to May, various exotic flowers bloom, forming a spectacular sea of flowers covering thousands of acres, with precious flowers such as Rhododendron molle, white bellflower, and Wisteria sinensis dotting the landscape, especially the Rhododendron simsii on the Xinyi side, whose flowers resemble peonies, intoxicating people. • Rare plant and animal resources: This is a natural treasure trove of plants and animals, with national first-class protected plants such as the tiger face flower and black tree fern, and national third-class protected plants such as red nanmu and tiger skin nanmu. There are a total of 226 families, 1,018 genera, and 2,421 species of plants, as well as many rare animals such as the golden monkey. • Rich cultural heritage: Jilongding not only has charming natural scenery but also carries a rich cultural heritage. According to legend, during the Southern Song Dynasty, a feng shui master named Lai Buyi once held a rooster and traveled all over the beautiful mountains and rivers of the Xijiang River Basin. Yangchun Jilongding is one of the legendary feng shui mountains where he placed the rooster coop and spread auspiciousness with the divine sheep. In addition, this is a gathering place for ethnic minorities such as the Yao people, who have left unique cultures and traditions here. Today, Jilongding has become a popular tourist destination, attracting a large number of tourists to visit. With the advancement of tourism development, the local government is also continuously strengthening the protection of Jilongding, committed to achieving a positive interaction between ecological protection and tourism development, so that this beautiful mountain will always shine.