Shimen National Forest Park
石门国家森林公园
A forest park home to Tiantang Peak, the highest point in Guangzhou. Autumn and winter foliage at Red Maple Lake, the Shimen Fragrant Snow Plum Grove and valley waterfalls are its three main highlights.
Shimen National Forest Park lies in the eastern part of Conghua Hot Springs Town and covers about 2,600 hectares. Tiantang Peak within the park rises about 1,210 meters and is the highest peak in Guangzhou. Its main highlights include Red Maple Lake (the maple leaves are at their reddest from December to the following January), the viewing pavilion at the Shizao Scenic Area, the Shimen Fragrant Snow Plum Grove, the valley waterfalls and alpine azaleas. The park has sightseeing buses and hiking trails. Climbing Tiantang Peak and back takes most of a day. Admission is about 50 yuan (subject to the park’s official announcement). Holidays bring heavy traffic, so arrive in the morning. The park is about 15 km from Conghua Hot Springs and can be visited on the same day as the springs.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Bishuiwan Hot Spring Resort
- China National Archives of Publications and Culture, Guangzhou Branch (Wenqin Pavilion)
- Liuxi Xiangxue Plum Blossom Area
- Qianlonggou Waterfall
- Liuxihe National Forest Park
- Xitou Village
- Conghua Hot Springs Scenic Area
- Tianshi Sakura Park