Yucang Mountain National Forest Park, originally known as Baiyun Mountain, is located in the northwest of Cangnan County, 32 kilometers away from the county town of Lingxi. The park is composed of a central scenic area and five parts to the southeast, northwest, northeast, and southwest. The park is renowned for its unique rock formations, sunrises, and sea of clouds, with the rock scenery being particularly prominent. Famous landmarks include the Moving Rock and the Echo Stone, as well as cultural landscapes such as ancient temples. The main peak, Dayucang, stands at an elevation of 921.5 meters, which is not particularly high, and the scenic area is centered around it. Due to the inconvenient transportation, the number of visitors is relatively low, and the scenery remains pristine. Spending half a day driving here and climbing the mountains is a pleasant way to exercise and enjoy nature.
There are entrances on all four sides of the park. Starting from the south parking lot and passing through Motian Ridge to reach the summit of Dayucang Peak is a relatively short route. Motian Ridge is steep and perilous, with rounded rock bodies without edges, but the sandstone granite has a high coefficient of friction, allowing visitors to safely ascend to the peak of Yucan. Surrounding the summit for dozens of kilometers are mountain ranges, allowing one to experience the poetic sentiment of ‘standing on the top of the mountain and looking down upon the smaller mountains.’ The black stone sea, white sea of clouds, and green forest sea of Yucan Mountain can all be seen from the top.
On the way to the summit, near Longmen Lake, there is a thousand-year-old temple, Fayun Temple, which is the first Zen forest in Cangnan. Inside the temple, a stone pillar resembling a longevity peach stands tall, inscribed with the words ‘Imperial longevity mountain,’ said to be the handwriting of the Zhengde Emperor of the Ming Dynasty during his southern tour. Additionally, there is a large bronze bell weighing over 1300 pounds, which is another point of interest. The park is open all year round from 07:00 to 17:00.
Preferential policies include: Children: Free for those aged 6 years (inclusive) or under, or with a height of 1.2 meters (inclusive) or below, with valid identification such as a resident ID or household registration book; 50% off for minors aged 6 years (exclusive) to 18 years (inclusive) with valid identification. Youth from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan: Half-price with valid travel permits. Elderly: Free for those aged 70 years (inclusive) or above with valid age-proof documents; 50% off for those aged 60 years (inclusive) to 70 years (exclusive) with valid identification. Students: Half-price for full-time undergraduate students and below with a student ID. Military personnel: Free for active-duty military, disabled military personnel, martyr’s dependents, and dependents of military personnel who died in service, with valid military-issued IDs or certificates from the veterans affairs department. Fire and rescue personnel: Free for active-duty and disabled fire and rescue personnel, and fire academy students with valid identification. Disabled individuals: Free with a disability certificate issued by the Disabled Persons’ Federation. Teachers: Free for teachers who have taught for thirty years with a certificate issued by the Provincial Department of Education. Unpaid blood donors: Free for those who have reached the national standard for unpaid blood donation or have received a national award for unpaid blood donation with a certificate issued by the Provincial Health Commission. Religious clergy: Free entry for religious clergy and staff of religious activity sites within the scenic area, and for religious believers of the same religion who have undergone religious ceremonies and hold valid certificates (such as lay Buddhist or Taoist certificates).
