Shennong Valley National Forest Park

The Shennong Valley National Forest Park is located in the east of Yanling County, with 90 percent of forest coverage. The park is a gene bank of rare natural animals and plants.

The park has primitive scenery of high mountains, dense forests, and deep valleys. There are stunning and treacherous cliffs, and deep ravines. Additionally, you'll come across peaceful rural villages where the sounds of cocks crowing and dogs barking can be heard, and wisps of smoke can be seen curling up from kitchens in the valleys.

There are legends about Yandi or Shennong who have sampled hundreds of plants to find the ideal ingredients to produce herbal medicines, and revolutionary stories about the Red Army. 

Address: Shennonggu Village, Shidu Town, Yanling County

Chinese source: official website of Hunan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism