Source of the Huangpu River – Longwang Mountain (Changtan Village)

Changtan Village is home to the Longwang Mountain Provincial Nature Reserve, where the source of the ‘Mother River of Shanghai’, the Huangpu River, is located within the reserve. The entire reserve boasts a healthy ecosystem, rich biodiversity, moderate humidity, and an average annual temperature of 19.9 degrees Celsius, earning it the nickname ‘Zhejiang’s Green Pearl’.

Longwang Mountain is situated at the southern end of Anji County and the northern side of the West Tianmu Mountain, marking the junction of Anji, Lin’an, and Ning counties. Its main peak stands at an elevation of 1587.4 meters, making it one of the main peaks of the Tianmu Mountain range and the highest peak in the northern Zhejiang and the Yangtze River Delta region of East China. The area features pristine forests, peaks and streams, clear pools and waterfalls, grand sea of clouds, and magnificent sunrises. Among these, the natural historical heritage of thousands of acres of alpine marshland is a rare natural landscape in the subtropical region.

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In Longwang Mountain, one can enjoy azaleas in spring, observe cloud seas in summer, appreciate the splendid colors in autumn, and view snowscapes in winter. For those with ample time and sufficient physical strength who love outdoor activities, options such as hiking, camping, picnicking, bridge rappelling, and canyon rafting are also available. Changtan Village’s agritourism has developed early and nurtured a group of very distinctive farmhouse restaurants, with special cuisine including fish, duckbill fish, bamboo forest chicken, and Anji’s special bamboo forest farmhouse dishes.

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Opening hours are from 08:00 to 17:00 all year round. Preferential policy additional information: 1. Free policy: Children under 1.1 meters are admitted for free. 2. The above information is for reference only; please refer to the information disclosed by Longwang Mountain Scenic Area on the day for specifics. Service facilities parking lot: 【Anji Longwang Mountain Parking Lot】Reference price: ¥10/entry; Address: Within Longwang Mountain Nature Reserve, Anji, Huzhou, Zhejiang; Spaces: 70; No charge during the off-season.

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Must-see tips: 1. Longwang Mountain rafting is within the Longwang Mountain Nature Reserve. Rafting uses two-person kayaks, with a total length of 4 kilometers and a duration of about 2 hours. 2. Longwang Mountain is a nature reserve, so if you plan to hike here, be well-prepared, be cautious for safety, and remember the mountaineering adage ‘do not walk while sightseeing, and do not sightsee while walking’. There are still wild animals living here; be careful of snakes in the grass and wild boars that may appear at night. Additionally, it is said that there are also nationally protected animals such as the leopard and sika deer in this area.

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