Yichun Forest Park｜Explore 5 Secret Spots in the Miyazaki Hayao Green Wonderland!

China's top-ranked "natural oxygen bar" for forest coverage, hiding the most healing green fairy tale of the Lesser Khingan Mountains— 🌟【5 Must-Visit Forest Secrets】 1. Wuying National Forest Park｜Asia's Red Pine Primeval Forest • Red Pine King: A 500-year-old tree that takes six people to hug, sunlight filtering through pine needles casting golden spots, a forest scene straight out of "Princess Mononoke"! • Tianci Lake: Take a sightseeing train through the morning mist, with pine shadows reflected on the lake like an ink painting. Arrive before 7 AM to capture the fairyland scene of mist drifting over the lake. 2. Maolan Valley National Forest Park｜Northeast China's Little Jiuzhaigou • Maolan Waterfall: An 18-meter drop with water flowing like silver ribbons. Stand on the viewing platform to feel the mist on your face; wearing bright raincoats makes photos pop; • Heilongtan (Black Dragon Pool): An emerald deep pool in a basalt canyon, aerial drone shots look like a "crack in the earth." Best photographed at noon with direct sunlight; • Fairy Pool: A shallow forest pool showing the Tyndall effect, sunlight penetrating the water surface creates reflections like a fairy habitat. 3. Shangganling Creek National Forest Park｜Fairy Tale Cabin Secret Spot • Russian Style Garden: Colorful wooden cabins with onion-domed churches, every snapshot looks like the shore of Lake Baikal; • Starry Sky Campsite: Camp next to the "Ling Shang Yu Xue" guesthouse in summer, long exposure shots capture the Milky Way intertwined with the forest for a dreamy night scene. 4. Xing’an Forest Park｜The "Urban Green Lung" in the City • Xing’an Tower: A 47-meter-high tower offering panoramic city views, sunrise clouds rolling like scenes from "Castle in the Sky"; • Zuiquan Spring: A natural mineral spring safe to drink directly, use a bamboo tube to collect water for a photo full of ritual, the spring water is sweet and refreshing; • Forest Trail: Wooden boardwalks where you might spot squirrels carrying pine cones. Bring sunflower seeds to interact quietly (remember to softly call "squeak squeak"). 5. Hongxing Geological Park｜Azalea Sea on Volcanic Rock • Lava Terrace Wonder: Among black basalt ravines, pink Xing’an azaleas bloom in vast patches. Drone shots look like "flames dancing with a sea of flowers." Best viewing time is mid to late May. 📝【Practical Tips · Explore Yichun Thoroughly】 ▫️ Seasonal Highlights: Azalea sea in May-June / Five-colored mountains in September, July-August is cool but watch out for mosquitoes (wear long pants + bring repellent) ▫️ Transportation Tips: Renting a car in Yichun city is most convenient; Wuying Forest Park is about 1.5 hours from the city ▫️ Hidden Fun: At the Maolan Valley exit, there’s a mountain produce stall selling freshly picked blueberries for 10 RMB/box, as sweet and sour as "forest jelly beans" ▫️ Outfit Suggestions: Wear light-colored dresses in forest scenes, red jackets in volcanic rock areas for better photos When you crush pine needles underfoot in the red pine forest and hear the waterfall crashing against the rocks, you suddenly understand Miyazaki Hayao’s inspiration—this forest at 47°N latitude, where even the wind carries the fresh sweetness of pine resin and moss, every breath stamped by nature on your lungs.