A tour of China's 'forest oxygen bars' – Huading National Forest Park
Updated 18:06, 27-Jun-2019
Zhu Mei
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China's fourth "forest oxygen bar" list, a reference to places with plenty of trees, was recently released. CGTN will be reviewing 10 of the 22 listed forest parks. Today, we take a look inside Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province.

Huading National Forest Park is part of the Tiantai Mountain scenic area in Tiantai County, Taizhou. Covering about 187 square kilometers, the entire scenic area is divided into 13 parts with Guoqing Temple, Shiliang Waterfall and Huading Peak among the most beautiful sights.

Guoqing Temple at Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

Guoqing Temple at Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

Guoqing Temple at Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

Guoqing Temple at Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

Guoqing Temple at Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

Guoqing Temple at Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

Huading Peak, rising 1,098 meters above sea level, is the highest summit in Huading National Forest Park and also the main peak of the Tiantai Mountain scenic area. From the sky, Huading and the surrounding peaks look like a lotus bud.

Shiliang Waterfall is a rare masterpiece of nature. A narrow stone bridge spans two steep cliffs, and the waterfall plummets about 30 meters into a deep pool with a thundering roar - a magnificent view that has been the setting for many Chinese kung fu movies.

Shiliang Waterfall at Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

Shiliang Waterfall at Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

The large-scale Yunjin rhododendrons on the mountain blossom every May, making it the most exciting time to visit Huading National Forest Park, and many tourists do visit during that season to see the splendid spring scenery. 

Tourists take photos of the blooming rhododendrons at Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

Tourists take photos of the blooming rhododendrons at Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

Blooming rhododendrons at Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

Blooming rhododendrons at Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

Blooming rhododendrons at Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

Blooming rhododendrons at Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

Tourists take photos of the blooming rhododendrons at Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

Tourists take photos of the blooming rhododendrons at Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

The cheerful rhododendrons in spring, the refreshing weather in summer, the beautiful sunrises in autumn and the snowy fairyland in winter make Huading National Forest Park a fascinating place for tourists all year round. 

Entrance fee: 50 yuan (7.24 U.S. dollars)

Transportation: Tourists can take a bus from Shanghai or Hangzhou to Tiantai County, which will take two-to-three hours, and then transfer to Huading National Forest Park. The bus from Tiantai North Bus Station to Huading National Forest Park departs at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. every day.

Best visiting time: April to October   

A tea garden at Xianju County of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

A tea garden at Xianju County of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

(Cover: A waterfall at Huading National Forest Park in east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo)