#Dakou National Forest Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Forests
Address:
Zhongxiang, Jingmen, Hubei, China
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 08:00-17:00Closed Today
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Phone:
0724-4215810
I'm stunned that there is a beautiful "Emerald Lake" hidden around Wuhan
Looking for the "Emerald Lake" in the green fairy tale
Feel the happy splashes of the spring water
This is the Dakou Forest Park
It is also the mini version of Hubei's "Semporna" in my heart
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Compared to many sceneries that require arduous journeys to see
The beauty here can be easily GOT
Just a 5-8 minute walk
Summer is comfortable, the scenery is beautiful, the difficulty level is very low, and you can catch fish along the way
Highly recommended for family trips
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📍Address|Dakou Forest Park in Zhongxiang
🚗Transportation|Departing from Wuhan, about 2.5 hours by car
⏰Business Hours: 8am-5pm
📒Tour Route: Can be long or short
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Route & Tips:
1️⃣There are many mosquitoes in the forest, be sure to pay attention to mosquito prevention, especially for children
2️⃣The highlight of the hike is the two beautiful "Heavenly Pools". After parking, it takes 5 minutes to reach the first one, and another 3 minutes of climbing to reach the second one.
The water is really clear, and in summer it's irresistible to want to soak in it. My water play equipment, Huawei WATCH Ultimate, has also been upgraded, with accurate data, various underwater modes, a 14-day battery life, and 360° protection of underwater health. I really miss the crystal-clear water of Semporna in 2018, and I'm planning to take annual leave to go diving again soon – exploring the secrets of the deep sea with the Ultimate.
3️⃣The whole journey takes 2 to 3 hours. The path beyond the Heavenly Pools is a bit steep, not suitable for the elderly and children, but it's more suitable for kids to play in the water below.
4️⃣You can bring a net to catch fish and flip crabs (please release them after the experience)
5️⃣Be sure to wear good walking shoes for hiking
6️⃣Very suitable for weekend trips, can be combined with visits to Shimen Reservoir and Mochou Village
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JACKSON MCDONALD
Checked in at Dakou Forest Park
Dakou is located at the southern foot of Dahong Mountain, where the mountains are steep, the forests are dense, the ancient paths are secluded, the springs are connected to the sky streams, the caves are linked with waterfalls, and the average altitude is around 350 meters. Here, there is no severe cold in winter and no extreme heat in summer, the climate is pleasant, and throughout the year, it exudes a charming atmosphere of 'casual spring fragrance ceases, where the noble can stay at will.' The whole body and mind are immersed in this natural oxygen bar, 'where the gusts stir the pine waves, and the flowers send forth their fragrance,' and the rolling green waves cleanse the long-agitated heart, making one feel refreshed and indescribably wonderful. It is a perfect paradise for people to cultivate their minds and bodies, heal and return to nature.
The caves in Dakou are not many, but Yingzi Cave can give you a sense of the magic of the Water Curtain Cave in the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit. The waterfall, 6 meters wide with a drop of 36 meters, hangs like a silver curtain. On the side wall of the waterfall, there are hundreds of caves of various sizes, resembling a honeycomb, and the caves are interconnected, leading to the inside of the waterfall. Entering them, with twists and turns, is like a maze. Whether viewing the caves from behind the waterfall or viewing the waterfall from behind the caves, both are interestingly complementary. Especially in the summer afternoon, when the setting sun slants and shines above the mist of the waterfall stream, a rare 'rainbow reflection in the pool' appears, which is considered a spectacle.
Yuntai Temple is located in the primitive forest of Dakou in Zhongxiang City. It is above the main peak of Liaoqu Mountain, with an altitude of 565.4 meters. Yuntai Temple was founded in the Tang Dynasty, and reached its peak in the Ming Dynasty, with 48 pavilions built and connected by plank roads. Palaces, temples, monasteries, and hermitages are quietly nestled among the pine waves. Birds and beasts come and go among them, forming a harmonious whole, a sight too beautiful for words. Climbing to the top to watch the sunrise in the east, the clouds are steaming and the sky is colorful; looking west at the Han River, the river flows like a silver belt, with hundreds of boats competing. The ruins still have stone walls over a meter high, and dozens of stone steles, from which one can clearly see the records of the Wudang Mountain officials meeting for Taoism and the Chief Eunuch of Xianling paying homage. It is said that Zhang Sanfeng attained immortality here and founded Chinese Taoism on his own, making Yuntai Temple known as the first temple of Taoism in China.
AUSTIN GUZMAN
Jingmen Dakou National Forest Park, a hidden gem in Hubei
🌳Dakou National Forest Park combines the essence of natural, cultural, and meteorological landscapes, integrating exotic flowers and plants, ancient trees, rare birds and animals, and ancient caves and waterfalls. Walking in Dakou Forest Park, breathing fresh air, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, is a very good choice.
🏞️Attractions:
1️⃣Hubei Dakou National Forest Park is divided into four major scenic areas: Jiuji Tianxi Scenic Area, Yuntai Viewing Area, Yingzi Cave Scenic Area, and Liumenkou Scenic Area, with a total of 17 small scenic spots
2️⃣Yingzi Cave Waterfall, Liumenkou Triple Waterfall, Hundred Feet Deep Gully, serene and peaceful Upper and Lower Tianchi, and a variety of animals and plants with unique ecological and ornamental value
3️⃣Main attractions of Yingzi Cave Scenic Area: Songmen Temple, Jingzhong Ancient Road, Yingzi Cave
4️⃣Main attractions of Jiuji Tianxi Scenic Area: Small Tianchi, Jiuji Tianxi, Wulong Cave, Turtle Mountain, Nan Bamboo Forest, Wulong Platform
5️⃣Main attractions of Yuntai Viewing Area: Liao Foot Mountain, Bailu Temple Tianxing Eye, Fir Tree One Line Sky, Hundred Feet Deep Gully
6️⃣Main attractions of Liumenkou Scenic Area: Liumenkou Waterfall, which is a four-level stepped waterfall, with jade-like flying pollution, magnificent, and the main landscape of Dakou.
💰Tickets:
1️⃣Ticket: 40 yuan. (Online ticket purchase 35 yuan, need to buy tickets two hours in advance)
‼️Local people in Jingmen can buy tickets at half price of 20 yuan with their ID
2️⃣Time: 08:00—18:00