Text/Zhong Yu
In Sangzhi County, western Hunan Province, lies a mysterious and breathtaking natural wonder – Cloak Mountain.
This is an incomparably unique place, the highest peak in Zhangjiajie, 1918 meters above sea level, standing on the top of the southern foothills of the Wuling Mountain Range. It is not only an important member of the Badagongshan National Nature Reserve in Hunan Province, but also an excellent symbol of harmonious coexistence between human beings and nature.
The beauty of Cloak Hill stems from its natural landscape and rich biodiversity. In this protected area of 55,900 mu, the core area is covered by verdant forests, which is full of greenery and vitality. The bright-leaved water Qinggang community in the forest is distributed over a large area, and the forest accumulation reaches 100,000 cubic meters at the top of the mountains. You can't help but be shocked by this strong breath of life and be impressed by the majestic beauty of Cloak Mountain.
The four seasons of Cloak Mountain are a moving picture, and the colors of each season paint a unique rhythm for this mountain forest. The cloaked mountain of spring, like a gentle maiden, greets the new life with a smile. At this time, the alpine azaleas are in full swing, and their blooming red flowers are like flames in the green sea, warm and unrestrained, symbolizing the vitality and hope of life, making people dizzying and lingering.
In summer, the forest of Cloak Mountain becomes more and more dense, the green forest sea is vibrant under the sunlight, and the air is full of life. Dove flowers bloom quietly in this season, their flowers gently sway in the breeze, elegant with pride, like the guardians of the forest, adding a tranquil temperament to the mountains and forests.
With the arrival of autumn, the forest of Cloak Mountain seems to become a color palette, and the green leaves gradually turn golden, as if the sun falls on the ground, lighting up the entire mountain forest.
Even in the cold winter, the forest of Cloak Mountain is still full of life. Each season's Cloak Mountain has its own unique charm that makes people addicted and unable to extricate themselves. Mainly due to the rich natural ecology here, there are 106 species of protected plants, including yew trees, southern yew trees, dove trees and other first-class protected plants. They are an important part of Cloak Mountain's biodiversity, a treasure bestowed upon us by nature, and it is our responsibility to cherish and protect them to ensure that the vitality of this land endures.
Moreover, Cloak Mountain is also a paradise for wildlife. More than 50 kinds of protected animals and birds such as musk deer, black bear, Sumatra antelope, hairy-crowned deer, and ocelot roam freely here and enjoy the gifts of nature. They live in harmony with the environment, making Cloak Mountain more vibrant and vibrant.
Since its establishment, Cloak Mountain Forest Area has been committed to construction and development, seizing various opportunities, protecting existing forest resources, and vigorously implementing the construction of forest area infrastructure. Through years of unremitting efforts, the station buildings, roads, water supply, power supply and communication infrastructure in the forest area have been continuously improved, the working environment of employees has been improved year by year, the forest resources in the forest area have also increased year by year, and the development prospects of the forest area are good.
This is Cloak Mountain, a beautiful, unique and vibrant nature reserve. It is a treasure of nature and an example of harmonious coexistence between human beings and nature. It contains infinite splendid scenery and hidden evocative beauty. At Cloak Hill, you don't have to look hard, just look up and admire the beautiful natural beauty.