Qishan National Forest Park
旗山国家森林公园
A forest park on Qishan Mountain in Minhou, with waterfall valleys, Wanfo Temple and nearby hot springs. It is a summer hiking spot near Fuzhou.
Qishan National Forest Park lies between Nantong Town and Shangjie Town in Minhou County. Its main peak is more than 800 meters above sea level. The park is full of valleys, waterfalls and primary and secondary forest, and it has hiking trails, streamside boardwalks and summit viewpoints. At the foot of the mountain are Qishan Wanfo Temple and several forest hot-spring resorts. Summer is a few degrees cooler than the city, which makes it a popular place for Fuzhou residents to escape the heat and hike on weekends. Admission is about 20 to 30 yuan, subject to official announcement. It is about 35 km from the city center, and self-driving is recommended.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Fangguangyan Cave Temple
- Jinshan Temple (Fuzhou)
- Shibachongxi Scenic Area
- Tanshishan Site Museum
- Fudao Forest Trail
- Xichan Temple
- Yantai Hill Historic Area
- Shangxiahang Historic District