Kaihua County
A mountain county in western Zhejiang at the source of the Qiantang River, where the Root Palace Buddhist Cultural Tourism Zone and terraced ancient villages meet, making it an ecological destination close to forests and rural life.
Kaihua County is located in Quzhou, western Zhejiang, at the junction of Zhejiang, Anhui, and Jiangxi provinces. The Qiantang River originates here amidst dense forests. Qianjiangyuan National Park and Gutian Mountain preserve well-preserved subtropical forests, ideal for hiking and nature observation. The Root Palace Buddhist Cultural Tourism Zone is famous for its root carving art. In terms of rural scenery, the Taihuishan Terraced Fields are famous for their spring flower seas, Xiashan Ancient Village preserves Huizhou-style architecture, and Huaqiangu and Xiayu Village are great for leisure vacations. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit, and summer is great for escaping the heat. The county has Kaihua Railway Station on the Quzhou-Jiujiang Railway, and can also be reached via highway from Quzhou or Huangshan.