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Huanggang Mountain, also known as Huanggangshan, is the main peak of the Wuyi Mountains, located in Wuyishan City, Fujian Province, and Yanshan County, Jiangxi Province. With an altitude of 2,160.8 meters, it is known as the "Roof of East China," "Pillar of Wuyi," and "Highest Peak in Southeast China." Here is a detailed introduction:
Natural Scenery
- Vertical Vegetation Spectrum: At the foot of the mountain, there are evergreen broad-leaved forests and scattered moso bamboo forests. As the altitude increases, there are mixed coniferous and broad-leaved forests, coniferous forests, subalpine dwarf forests, and subalpine meadows. The boundaries of the five forest vegetation zones are distinct, reflecting the vertical spectrum of temperature, precipitation, and soil at different altitudes.
- Southeast Grand Canyon: Stretching 80 kilometers from north to south, with a vertical drop of over 1,600 meters, the canyon is filled with clouds and mist at the bottom. The rushing streams create white ribbons, while the slow-moving ones form emerald pools. The scattered houses resemble building blocks, creating a constantly changing landscape.
- Subalpine Meadow: Starting from the 26-kilometer mark on the road from Sangan to the top of Huanggang Mountain, the meadow extends to the sides and surroundings of the peak, stretching about 2 kilometers from east to west and 10 kilometers from north to south. The gentle slopes and lush green grass resemble a green carpet.
Cultural Scenery
- Qixing Mountain: Located on the northern slope of Wuyi Mountain, adjacent to the Wuyi Palace, a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site, the main peak reaches 1,402 meters. Named after the seven peaks standing together, it features attractions such as Fengguan Ridge, Xianren Yin, and cultural sites like Qixing Ancient Temple.
- Tongmu Pass: Located at the border of Fujian and Jiangxi provinces, it is one of the eight major passes of Wuyi Mountain, serving as an important transportation and military hub in ancient times.
Travel Tips
- Route Planning: Start from Daanyuan in Wuyishan, visit Huanggang Mountain Grand Canyon in the morning to enjoy natural scenery such as high mountain streams, Yixian Corridor, Xianyin Zhai, and Taihe Pool, with a focus on attractions like Qicai Pool, Feicui Pool, and Huanggang Mountain Waterfall. In the afternoon, head to the top of Huanggang Mountain to experience the grandeur of the "Roof of East China."
- Food Recommendations: Near Huanggang Mountain, you can taste local specialties such as Tugu Liquor, golden needles, wood ear mushrooms, morel mushrooms, jujube vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, dried bamboo shoots, daylilies, and native chickens.
- Accommodation Options: Consider staying in Tongmu Village, where the temperature is pleasant, and you can enjoy the tranquility of a rural night.
Conservation Significance
Huanggang Mountain is a world-renowned site for biological type specimens and is one of the most well-preserved and primitive areas of central subtropical forest landscapes in China. Known as the "Kingdom of Rare Plants" and "Paradise of Exotic Birds and Animals," it holds high ecological conservation and scientific research value, serving as a sanctuary for exploring the mysteries of nature, studying climate change, geological history, and the vegetation and forest animals of the eastern subtropical mountains.