Silver Fir (Cathaya) Forest Park
银杉森林公园
A 4A-rated forest park where a primeval forest is home to a Cathaya tree over 500 years old, known as the 'Cathaya King'. Cathaya is a Class I national protected plant, comparable in status to the giant panda.
Yinshan Park lies in the primeval forest of Tuxian Mountain in the northeast of Jinxiu County, about 17 km from the county town. It is a national 4A-rated scenic area. The park protects a 'Cathaya King' with a trunk diameter of about 87 cm, a height of about 30 m and an age of over 500 years, believed to be one of the largest surviving Cathaya trees. Cathaya is a glacial relict from the Quaternary and is often called the 'giant panda of the plant kingdom'. Forest trails pass streams, waterfalls and broad stretches of evergreen broadleaf forest. Admission is about 44 yuan, and shuttle buses cost extra. A combined ticket with Shengtang Mountain is available (check the official site for current prices). Coordinates are approximate.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Jinxiu Town & Yao Culture Square
- Jinxiu Yao Museum
- Lianhua Mountain, Jinxiu
- Guzhan Yao Village
- Luohan Mountain
- Shengtang Lake
- Shengtang Mountain
- Mentou Village, Liuxiang (Fei Xiaotong Research Site)