Hunan Liubuxi Nature Reserve is located in Anhua County, Yiyang City, Hunan Province. The Liubuxi original secondary forest is the only well-preserved original vegetation in the northern part of the Xuefeng Mountains in Hunan. It has good natural conditions and The unique geological structure has shaped the region's rich and colorful landscape resources. There are majestic peaks and canyons, majestic waterfalls, mysterious and primitive valleys, and wild animal landscapes. Among them, the peaks and canyons and streams and waterfalls are the most charming. Mountain landscapes, waterscapes, and biological landscapes are rich in resources, with complete types and different styles; the scenery is infinite, beautiful and colorful, and has the characteristics of majestic, beautiful, quiet, and wild landscapes. Unique geological and landform landscapes
Liubuxi Nature Reserve and its surrounding areas have experienced more than one billion years of complex geological processes, tectonic changes, sea and land changes, and the Indosinian-Yanshan-Himalayan movement. The Anhua Mountains in the middle section of the Jiangnan Ancient Continent (the arc-shaped uplift zone of the Xuefeng Mountains) and the northern end of the Xuefeng Mountains. Pre-Paleozoic strata are widely distributed in the area, and the old and new strata are basically complete. The structure is complex, especially the northeast-trending faults and folds. Many unique geological and landform landscapes have been formed.
Lianhua Terrace
In Lianhua Terrace Village in Kuixi Township, four peaks surround a lower peak, forming a lotus shape. Every morning or during the rainy season, the mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist, making it look like a fairyland on earth. According to legend, the peak of Lotus Terrace is a treasure of Feng Shui that gathers the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. The hometown of world champion Gong Zhichao is located on the top of Lotus Terrace Peak, which has become a strong evidence for the local people’s Feng Shui of Lotus Terrace.
Liubu Valley
There is a quiet canyon on the south side of Liubu River. It can be entered through the creek beach during the dry season. The mouth of the valley is narrow and slender, allowing only one person to pass through. After entering, it suddenly becomes clear. The valley is about 20 meters wide and nearly 40 meters long. There are towering peaks and valleys on both sides, densely covered with ancient trees, and waterfalls flying under the green shadow, with gurgling water. It's lush and green under the sun, fresh and pleasant, and on rainy days the sea of ??clouds and mist is churning, which is fascinating.
Linggui Cave
In the Qingtang Management Area of ??Qingtangpu Town, it is a typical landscape of karst landforms. It stretches for hundreds of miles, criss-crossing and connecting holes. There are numerous stalagmites and stalactites in various shapes. Some are as spectacular as colorful curtains hanging down the wall, some are as delicate as jade candles shining brightly, and some are as vivid as dragons and horses making love, giving you unlimited space for imagination.
Fossil wonders
In the fish and water pipe area of ??Qingtangpu Town, more than 80 animal fossils dating back more than 100,000 years, including the largest recorded Eastern Stegodon, have been unearthed. Fossil wonders of great scientific research value.
Pastoral scenery
In the Liubu River area, Liubu River winds like a streamer under the mountains. Mountain village roads are distributed along one side of the stream, with villages and farmland scattered around. Whenever the sunset Looking west, the smoke from the green bamboos and green houses floats out, like an exquisite pastoral landscape painting, which makes people forget to leave.
Elegant water landscape
Anhua County is one of the province's heavy rain center areas. The average annual precipitation is 1672.9mm, and the average annual evaporation is 1117.6mm. The average annual precipitation in Liubuxi Area of ??Liubuxi Nature Reserve is 1600-1700mm; the clear pond area is 1300-1500mm, which provides a large amount of water resources for the surface water system and groundwater of the nature reserve. There are abundant streams and groups of waterfalls in the reserve, forming many unique and beautiful waterfall landscapes.
Liubu Qingxi
Also known as "Lubu Stream", it is said that the Liubu Stream area was originally a frequent activity area for white deer. White deer can be seen drinking and drinking in the stream every day. The playful and vigorous white deer can cross the valley in just six steps, hence its name. The water of Liubu Creek is crystal clear, like a jade belt winding among the mountains in Liubu Creek Reserve, bringing vitality to the lush forest and adding wisdom to the mountains.
Popo Valley
The water of Popo Creek in Liubuxi Village is cool and clear. The peaks on both sides of the creek are towering, densely covered with ancient forests, and the forest coverage rate is nearly 100%, which is like a brocade. Walking there, you will see the gurgling stream at your feet, the lush greenery around you, and the chirping of birds in your ears, which is like heaven and earth, making you forget the troubles of the world and indulge in the mountains and rivers. There is a huge stone in the valley, which is amazingly shaped like the head of a kind old man.
Dongtian Waterfall
There are one or two waterfalls in the Qingtang Management District of Qingtangpu Town, with a height of about 70 meters. They fly down from the cliffs, making a roaring sound and splashing water. Splashing, majestic. There is a deep pool at the bottom of the waterfall with clear water. There are strange peaks and rocks beside the pool, and the surrounding mountains are towering with ancient trees and covered with vines. The summer here is particularly cool, making it an ideal place for people to take a stroll, enjoy the scenery, forest bath and escape the heat. Just as a famous poem from the Ming Dynasty said, "In the thousands of feet of deep pools and meandering streams, the confusion is like a mist cage at dusk. The reason is that the dew pours out in an instant, and it is absolutely different from the clear clouds and jade rainbows." According to legend, every night when the moon is bright, fairies come down to the earth to bathe and dress up.
Liubu Waterfall
In the section of Popo Creek in Liubuxi Village, the waterfall flows straight down from the mountain stream, with a drop of more than 40 meters. The water is abundant every spring and summer, and it is like the Milky Way pouring down. Countless water splashes rise, and under the sunlight, they look as beautiful as a colorful rainbow, complementing the surrounding green mountains and trees, making it quite spectacular and charming.
Yougu Waterfall
In Liubu Yougu, you can see a waterfall flowing down the mountain through the lush ancient trees, with a drop of about 20 meters. The waterfall flows down from the spring on the mountain. The amount of water is not large, but it flows all year round. The water quality is clear. It flows down the mountain with a soft sound, just like a gentle and beautiful Jiangnan woman. Although it is not earth-shatteringly beautiful, there is a unique beauty in her movements. .
Floating Mountain Streams
The protected area has complex mountain shapes, criss-crossing valleys, numerous streams, gurgling water, chirping birds and insects, and vines wrapped around ancient trees, creating a wild atmosphere.
Bulao Mountain Spring
There is a mountain spring in Liantai Village, Kuixi Township. The spring flows continuously all year round. The spring water is as cool as ice and has a slight sweet taste at the entrance. After testing by the water quality department, it is First-class high-quality mineral water. Local villagers tend to live longer. It is said that this mountain spring water has the effect of keeping fit and prolonging life, so it is called the "Fountain of Youth".
Unique biological landscape
The suitable climatic conditions, long-term protection and cultivation of Liubuxi Nature Reserve make the animal and plant resources in the reserve very rich. It has been preliminarily found that there are 2,067 species of vascular plants in 205 families, 678 genera and 2,067 species in the area. These include 3 species of national first-level protected plants and 18 species of national second-level protected plants. Among them, the most commendable thing is that the golden pine, one of the world's top five ornamental garden tree species, is widely distributed in the reserve, and the forest stands it consists of are of great ornamental value. In addition, there are 227 species of animals in the reserve, including 127 species of birds. Pheasants with very beautiful feathers have a large population in the reserve.
Green forest sea
The mountains in the reserve are rolling and the forest vegetation is relatively well preserved. Looking around, you can see green mountains and green trees everywhere, with birds chirping and flowers fragrant, and animals walking and flying. , the pines are crying and complaining, and the mountains are full of green waves, as if you are in a green ocean.
108 General
There are 108 towering ancient pine trees preserved in the Caijia Group of Wangxi Township, which are nearly a hundred years old. The tree has a thick body, skin like dragon scales, and a majestic appearance, reaching a height of a hundred feet. In autumn and winter, it stands majestic and green, and it has beautiful scenery in all seasons. As a water conservation forest, these 108 ancient pines stand on the ridge like heroic soldiers, guarding the source of Liubu River. Local residents vividly call them "108 Generals".
Millennium Ginkgo
On the hillside of Liantai Mountain in Liantai Village, Kuixi Township, there is a ginkgo tree with a diameter at breast height of 3 meters, about 20 meters high and nearly a thousand years old. In spring and summer, it has lush branches and leaves, like a majestic old general; in the autumn wind, it is full of yellow leaves, giving you a golden joy; in winter, it is strong and tall, like a wise old man Watching everything.
Tongxin Ancient Pine
At the top of Liantai Mountain in Liantai Village, Kuixi Township, there is an ancient pine trunk that branches into two trees half a meter above the ground. Their trunks are independent of each other, and their branches and leaves are in the air. Intertwined, just like what Shu Ting wrote in "To the Oak", "The roots are tightly held in the ground; the leaves are touching in the clouds; they seem to be separated forever, but they are dependent on each other for life." It symbolizes the intimacy and intimacy pursued by modern people. Independent love.
Beech Community
A large number of beech communities are preserved in the Liubuxi Nature Reserve. The most ornamental one is a tree 17 kilometers away from the winding mountain road. 300 years old, a century-old tree that requires three people to hug. Its trunk is straight, strong and tall, and lush green.
Tree of Life
In the Liubu Creek beach, there is a towering ancient tree growing in the sand and gravel of the beach. Its roots are exposed to the ground and are nearly half a meter high. During the flood season, the roots of this tree are often submerged in streams. According to local residents, many trees and stream banks were washed away in the flash floods in September 2004, but the tree has still stood still, which shows its vitality. tenacious. Bandit Village Ruins
Yangjiao Village is the second highest peak in Liubuxi Nature Reserve, with an altitude of 1,101 meters. There is a bandit's village on the top of the peak. It is said that it was built by bandits who occupied the mountain before liberation. After half a century, only some ruins are left. However, from the dangerous terrain it occupies, you can still vaguely see the bandits' past. Fierce.
Hometown of Champions
Anhua County is known as the "cradle of badminton". The hometowns of the world-famous badminton world champions Gong Zhichao and Gong Ruina are both in the Liantai of Kuixi Township in the nature reserve. village. Gong Zhichao's hometown is on the top of Liantai Mountain, which is praised by local villagers as a treasure land of Feng Shui. This treasure land breeds champions, and the champions confirm the Feng Shui, which further deepens the legend of Lotus Immortal Terrace.
Meishan Culture
Meishan Culture was formed from the isolated and non-royal life in Meishan area from Qin to Song Dynasty. Its main contents are unique sacrificial rituals and songs. and martial arts.
Folk songs convey feelings
Folk songs are a means for local villagers to reflect social changes, human feelings and customs. They have many functions such as conveying history and events, transmitting information and orders, preaching etiquette and customs, and communicating emotions. They are extremely Local characteristics and appreciation value. At festive ceremonies, traditional festivals, or when the sun sets, young men and women sing to each other to express their love, which has a unique flavor; when you visit a local farmhouse, the host will sing a welcoming song for you, and the sweet folk songs will always sway your heart .