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About Simishan

The famous scenic area of Simian Mountains is located in Jiangjin in the southwest of Chongqing. There are 420 thousand mu of broadleaf trees in the scenic area which is the only one forest belt of the same latitude in the world. There are more than 2000 kinds of animals and plants, 28 waterfalls and eight lakes, all of which make up 128 scenic spots.

The mountains spread hundreds of miles. The forests and lakes, mountains form a beautiful picture. The Mengbifeng, Lianrenyan, Shizishan and Xiangbiling are formed by nature and are noted for the spectacles.

The forests in the Simian Mountains have various species, which is classified by the experts in the UN as the “natural base of species”. There are some ancient species which are 350 million years old.

A lot of waterfalls, lakes and streams in the area add the beauty. The water spreads in the forests and valleys which is pure and transparent. It is like the soul of the Simian Mountains.

Mentou River is the gateway of Simian Mountains. And Wangxiangtai is the most spectacular waterfall in the Simian Mountains which is 152 meters high and 377 meters wide. The visitors are always shocked by the great power of the waterfall.

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