Wenzhou Travel Guide|To the south of Southern Zhejiang, the rugged Yucang Mountain
|To the south of Southern Zhejiang, the rugged Yucang Mountain. Originally named Baiyun Mountain, also known as Bamen Mountain, Yucang Mountain is located at the border of Pingyang County and Cangnan County in Zhejiang Province, China, 32 kilometers away from the city of Cangnan. Its main peak, Dayucang, has an altitude of 921.5 meters. The mountain is lofty and steep with dense forests, characterized by its sea of stones, peculiar rocks, and flat lakes on the mountain tops. It is a national forest park and a national 4A-level tourist attraction that is distinct in style from other scenic areas, integrating the elements of strangeness, seclusion, beauty, and wilderness.
Yucang Mountain is a mountainous scenic area with unique and beautiful landscapes and a multitude of natural sceneries. Its main attractions are distributed in the central scenic area and the east, west, south, and north gates. The geological structure of Yucang Mountain is mainly characterized by faults with underdeveloped folds. The rocks are predominantly intrusive, with the intrusive rocks being well-developed, belonging to the third intrusion of the Yanshanian period, mainly of intermediate-acidic, acidic, and ultra-acidic composition, often in the form of rock stocks and rock branches. Due to the uplift of the earth's crust, crisscrossing cliffs, peaks, and caves have been formed.
🚘Transportation Guide
🚗Self-driving: Yucang Mountain is located in the northwest of Cangnan County, Wenzhou City. It takes about 40 minutes to drive from Cangnan County.
🚌Bus: Cangnan LY28 bus goes directly to Yucang Mountain Visitor Center.
🎫Ticket: Free
🌈Scenic Features
1️⃣Peculiar Rocks
Yucang Mountain is famous for its peculiar rocks, with various lifelike stone formations such as the rocking rock, echo stone, etc.
2️⃣Flat Lakes on Mountain Tops
There are several naturally formed lakes at an altitude of 700-900 meters in the mountains, with clear waters and charming scenery.
3️⃣Lush Forests
The mountain is covered with dense vegetation and has a high forest coverage rate, making it a natural oxygen bar.
4️⃣Sea of Clouds
The sea of clouds at Yucang Mountain is a spectacular sight, with the best viewing time in autumn.
5️⃣Ancient Temples
There are ancient temples such as the 800-year-old Fayun Temple in the scenic area, adding a cultural heritage.
⚠️Precautions
1. Yucang Mountain is quite high, so it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes for climbing.
2. There is a large temperature difference between morning and evening in autumn, so it is advisable to bring a jacket.
3. Some sections within the scenic area are steep, so pay attention to safety when visiting.
4. Protect the environment and do not litter.