Yixing Longbeishan Forest Park

Yixing Longbeishan Forest Park, one of the national 4A class tourist attractions, covers an area of 5.5 square kilometers and is a treasured scenic site with local characteristics for nature and fun. It has wonderful landscape, beautiful hills, rivers and plants. The highest peak in the park is Wenfeng Pagoda at 108 m, offering a panoramic view over the natural beauty of lakes around and the booming city in its entirety.

Other attractions here include the Hall of Fame in History, Science and Education Hall of Fame, and the Literature and Art Hall of Fame, which are worth a visit. Together, the halls present wisdom and talent of the ancestors as well as achievements of elite in the modern society. These great masters are not only the epitome of local history, but also highlight the cultural deposits of Yixing.

The park isn't just a place for sightseeing, but also for leisure and amusement. An orchard, covering an area over 500 acres with more than 10 kinds of fruit trees like peach and pear as well as tea allow visitors to experience and enjoy rural life. Amusement rides like Ferris wheel, big pendulum and elevated bicycle ride create a land of adventure. Tourists feel relaxed while fishing, boating or engaged in other activities.

With over 95 percent forest coverage, Longbeishan Forest Park is a wild and wonderful place for the whole family to explore and enjoy the nature.