Hongye Valley – The First ISO Certified “Eco Tourism” Spot

Hongye
Valley is situated at Jinxiuchuan County in Licheng District, in Shandong
Province of Peoples Republic of China. This is first province which got the
approval of ISO9000 and ISO14000 for quality certification for environmental
management in China. The entire area is developed for "eco tourism"
jointly by Ji'nan Landscape Development and Construction
Group and Ji'nan New Event Company Limited.Hongye Valley in other words known
as the Red Valley Ecological Cultural Tourism Zone is one of the ten new
tourist attractions in Shandong in the year 2002.In the year 2003 it has
adjudged as grade 4A level scenic area.With systematic development in ecological
culture and thematic investment to boost the suburban tourism, Hongye Valley
attracts lot of local and international tourists.
Mountain microclimate is very much
friendly
North side of Hongye Valley is located
the Jinxiuchuan Reservoir.The entire valley has lavish presence of smoke trees
but it is not only the major attraction of this scenic area but there are lot
of other plants and ornamental trees could also be seen here.The valley is
located at an altitude of 500 meters above sea level.The climate is extremely suitable
for thick vegetation and 97% of the valley covered by thick forest and lush greeneries.
The mountain microclimate is extremely comfortable and temperature in the
valley is always lower than that of the surrounding city.The average climate of
this valley is 5 degree Celsius.
Lot of attention is given in details to
protect the existing environment and to improve the ecological quality without
harming the balance of ecology by targeting leisure with eco friendly tourism in
one place. Wild sumac bushes are the main plants that one can see in the Red Valley.The
valley is spread of 4000 acres of land.Well planned construction by putting
human landscape talents converted this valley as one of the best scenic spot.
The beauty of the valley is further enhanced with the construction of springs, waterfalls.
As a compliment of nature, you can find lot of water birds made this place as
their natural abode due to the support of afforestation and creation of the
reservoir for their free movement.
Natural Oxygen Bar
The valley's air quality is the finest
one.The negative oxygen ion is 300 times more than that of the city
environment.Therefore the valley is called as a "natural oxygen
bar".Beautiful mirror reflection of shady trees and green hills are picturesque
experience that only a good artist create but you can have this lavish view in
the valley and enjoy it till you feel tired. Spring season will be a crowning
glory, with wild flowers all over the valley with their reflection in the
reservoir.During autumn, the leaves turn in to red color and spread all across
the field giving a red carpet look. During winter the plum trees start tobloom
braving the ice and snow.
Historically important locations
Some of the other historically important
attractive tourist points are Hiding Soldiers Cave, Walking Horse Terrace,
Xingjiao Temple, and Zhulao Nunnery.Many of these spots are struggling to
wither the time. However, during construction of the valley, Zhulao Nunnery and
Xingjiao Temples sites are restored and opened for the public.There are
entertainment facilities for tourists.You can try with Tree Houses and
Mysterious Xian Gbala.This is one of the wonderful tourist destination built
exclusively for the tourist who wish to spend quality time away from the
bristling modern life.
Travel Tip:
From Ji'nan there are enough tourist
buses services are available to Hongye Valley.The valley is opened from 8:00 am
to 5:00 pm. Entry fee is CNY 40 per head.
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