Caoyutang National Forest Park
草鱼塘国家森林公园
A national forest park at the southern foot of Chimu Mountain, famous for its cryptomeria forests, alpine wetlands and cool climate, with no entrance fee, making it Jingning’s summer retreat.
Caoyutang Forest Park lies on the southern foot of Chimu Mountain, about 23 km from Jingning County town. It was approved as a national forest park by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration in 2020. Covering roughly 2,200 hectares and built around a forest farm, it has extensive cryptomeria forests, rhododendron woods and alpine meadows. Its high elevation keeps midsummer temperatures well below those of the county town. The park has forest trails and viewing platforms, making it suitable for hiking, camping and watching the sunrise. Admission is free, but the mountain roads have many bends, so driving during the day is recommended. Coordinates are approximate.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Huimingsi Village & Chimu Mountain
- Dongkeng Covered Bridges
- Luxi Gorge
- China She Ethnic Museum
- Jingning Confucian Temple
- Dongnong She Village
- Yunzhong Daji Scenic Area
- Shisi Temple