20 kilometers away from the downtown Hangzhou, the Forest Park is located in the Dongming Hill in the northern suburbs of Anxi Town where the Liangzhu Cultural Relics, one of the world-class archaeological wonders, were found. The forest resort is 5 kilometers off No. 104 State Highway.
The park spreads on a large area of 400 hectares where hills circle and trees grow thickly. A summit look will give one a thrilling panoramic view of the serried hills and verdant bamboo tops spreading out and showing their quiet splendor. The unique natural and geographical environment forms a small climate zone where it is rather warm in winter and cool in summer. With the yearly average temperatures ranging from 14.8℃ to 15.7℃, the park attracts tourists.
The park abounds with historical sites. The Dongming Temple was first erected in the Ming Dynasty and culminated during the reign of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty. The temple was originally called Gudao Temple. Legends have it that Emperor Jianwen of the Ming Dynasty went all the way to visit the hill. The emperor arrived when it began to dawn and he wrote down two Chinese characters in memory of his experience. What he inscribed was Dong Ming, meaning that it is dawning on the east. The temple later was called Dongming Temple. The temple was destroyed by Japanese invaders in World War II.
On the ancient premises of the temple stands an osmanthus tree, presumably planted by Emperor Jianwen. The tree stills bursts into its golden and orange blossoms and fragrance every autumn though only a tiny bark on the tree trunk is alive to keep the patriarchal plant alive.
The Bamboo Hotel sits snugly in the park, providing a full range of services such as standard and deluxe guestrooms, and food and beverage. With multi-function rooms and conference rooms, the hotel an ideal venue for conference and other incentive tourist activities. The restaurant, called the Verdant Bamboo, provides local-styled foods, which urban residents relish very much.
The recreational activities the park provides range from water games, fishing on the ponds in the hills, game hunting, barbecuing. Facilities such as folk style village, water amusement park, bamboo houses and poker and mahjong rooms are good place for fun.
The Dongming Hill Forest Park is an ideal venue for camping, holiday, leisure, recreation and conference. The natural wonders and recreational activities bring you great pleasure. You are welcome to visit the Dongming Hill Forest Park. The warmest, most considerate service here will give you an unforgettable experience.
