Gaoshiti Forest Park

Designated as a provincial-level forest park in 1993, Gaoshiti Forest Park is located in the central basin of southern Sichuan, 15 kilometers away from the downtown area of Rong County. Covering an area of 182.13 hectares, it boasts stunning landscapes featuring fantastic geological landforms and well-preserved secondary natural forests, with peculiar mountains, lush woods and distinctive cultural heritage. In the late Qing Dynasty, it was ranked alongside Mount Emei and Mount Qingcheng as a renowned religious summer resort. Characteristic three-star farm stays and business hotels are available within the park.

Gaoshiti Forest Park is a famous destination for eco-tourism and summer retreats. Its forested area spans 3,000 mu, accounting for 99.1% of the total park area, with a forest coverage rate of 90%. The park is divided into six major scenic zones: Gaoshiti, Jiuquwan, Jiuxiao Summit, Muyu Mountain, Shisun Mountain and Black Pine Ridge. There are 24 scenic spots scattered around the park, including Swan Hatching Eggs, Toad Rock, Twin Lions Saluting an Elephant, Lion Head, Compass Stone, Yangsi Cliff and Golden Duck Pond. The highest peak, Jiuxiao Summit, stands at an altitude of 859.7 meters. Rolling mountains stretch across the park, with more than 30 uniquely shaped peaks. Giant boulders, jagged peaks, precipitous cliffs, valleys and mountain streams together embody the typical natural scenery of low mountain landforms in southern Sichuan.

In the 33rd year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty (1907 AD), the West China Diocese of Christianity designated Gaoshiti in Rong County, Mount Qingcheng in Guanxian, Xinkai Temple in Emei and Bailu Summit in Pengxian as the four major summer resorts for foreigners in Sichuan. Starting from the 3rd year of the Republic of China (1914 AD), foreigners built 48 villas on various peaks of Gaoshiti one after another. Later, foreign religions were banned, and the villa complex fell into abandonment, with only faint ruins remaining visible to this day. Gaoshiti carries profound historical and cultural significance and boasts high tourism and ornamental value.