Banshan Park, located in the northeast of Gongshu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, is like a jade inlaid in the bustling city, only 10 kilometers away from the city center, is the only large mountain in the north of Hangzhou. This total area amounts to 1002The 88-hectare land, stretching for more than 10 kilometers from west to east, is like a gift from nature. Mid-levels Park is not only blessed with natural scenery, but also integrates rich cultural landscapes. The mountains and rivers here are contrasting with each other, the forests are lush, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, giving people a sense of tranquility and harmony back to nature. Walking in it, it is like being in a beautiful picture, so that you will not want to return. As one of the important tourist attractions in Hangzhou, Banshan Park attracts thousands of tourists every year. They feel the magic of nature here and appreciate the unique charm of the cultural landscape. Whether it's the mist in the morning light or the afterglow of the sunset, Mid-Levels Park shows its unique beauty and makes people revel in it.
First of all, the nature of Mid-Levels Park is very charming. With its undulating mountains and lush forests, the air is fresh and pleasant, and it seems to be a masterpiece of nature. The highest peak of Hangzhou Banshan National Forest Park is Yellow Crane Mountain, with an altitude of 3133 meters. It is followed by the mid-mountain, with an altitude of 2839 meters. The lowest elevation of the park is 15 meters, and the mountains are relatively gentle. The soil of the forest park is mainly red soil and lithologic soil, followed by a small amount of paddy soil. The parent material of red loam soil is Quaternary laterite gravel layer, tuff and granite weathering, which is the main distribution soil of the park. The parent material of lithologic soil is the primordial, residual or slope deposits of various rock weathering bodies, which are only distributed on the top of the mountain and some steep slopes. Paddy soil is mainly found in the mountain fields of the plains and valleys. More than 90% of the park is covered by forests, like a sea of green. In the park, visitors can enjoy a variety of trees and flowers in various shapes, and feel the magic of nature. The trees are verdant and the flowers are vibrant, as if they were nature's brilliant palette.
In addition, there are water features such as the Hushan Reservoir and streams in the park, which provide visitors with a peaceful space for water recreation. The sparkling waters of the lake and the babbling streams make for an intoxicating fairyland-like beauty. There are themed landscapes such as Longshan, Wenqiao Office, and Immortal Valley, which seem to be masterpieces of nature, making you forget to return.
In addition to its natural beauty, Mid-Levels Park also has a wealth of cultural landscapes. Here, historical sites and cultural landscapes are like shining pearls, sprinkled on every inch of the park. Shuizhuju, located at the north end of Longshan Reservoir in Hangzhou Banshan National Forest Park, is like an ink painting, with bamboo shadows and birdsong tactful and pleasant, creating a quiet and comfortable resting place for tourists. In Banshan Park, ancient temples, inscriptions and other cultural landscapes and natural scenery complement each other, drawing a perfect picture together. Wangchen Pavilion, a building imitating the style of the Southern Song Dynasty, stands on the west side of the main peak of Hangzhou Banshan National Forest Park, with a height of 42 meters, showing a majestic and magnificent style. The pavilions and pavilions such as the Spring Trace Pavilion, the Singing and Harmony Pavilion, the Yinfeng Pavilion and the Muen Pavilion are scattered, which makes people feel the profound historical heritage and rich cultural connotation here.
It was once the place where emperors and generals traveled, and it was also the place where the anti-Yuan story of the national hero Wen Tianxiang took place, leaving the inscriptions and literary endowments of Bai Juyi, Su Dongpo, Yu Dafu and other literati of the past dynasties. When visiting Mid-Levels Park, the sightseeing bus has become a useful assistant for visitors, making it easier for people to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the park.
In short, Banshan Park is a tourist attraction in a scenic area integrating mountain springs, ancient pagodas, gardens and culture. Whether it's natural scenery or cultural landscapes, Mid-Levels Park provides a perfect travel experience for tourists. Here, visitors can indulge in the embrace of nature, feel the temperature of humanity, and appreciate the elegance of history.