Nanyang Dushan Mountain forest park [Photo from hnnyta.com]

Nanyang Dushan Mountain forest park, in the northeast of Nanyang city, is 3 km away from the city center. Buses arrive at the foot of the mountain directly. Its altitude is 368 meters, with 98 percent of forest coverage. Since it is surrounded by rivers and mountains, it is praised as Nanyang's green jade and the back garden of Nanyang.

Dushan abounds in natural resources. Du jade is one of the four most famous jades in China, with reserves of over 200,000 tons. Dushan Maofeng tea tastes good and has a lovely fragrance. Dushan natural mineral water, which was examined by related authorities in 1988, contains amounts of microelements such as silicic acid, zinc and strontium.

Spot type: national mineral park, provincial forest park

Opening hours: all day

Ticket price: 5 yuan ($0.8)/person

Hotline: 0377-62227697

Routine events: Dushan Mountain temple fair on March 3 of the lunar calendar.

Sightseeing routes: Yushan temple–Zushi Palace–Duyu national mineral park square–Dushan mountain villa

Address: Qiliyuan village in Nanyang

Traffic information: buses No 2 or No 17 reach the park directly.