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About Jinhu Water Forest
The landscape developed from Jiwei Forest Farm. Large-scale planting of water-tolerant trees began in 1984, followed by raised planting ground and improved water works in 1990 to address waterlogging. The combination of forest and water reflects that sustained engineering and planting effort.
Paths and boardwalks reveal the trees at close range, while the open channels and reed beds provide a wider view of the wetland setting. Features devoted to the young forest workers connect the scenery with the people who helped create it.
What to look for
- The metasequoia and pond-cypress stands reflected in the woodland channels.
- The reed beds and the changing balance of open water and planted forest.
- The Zhiqing ('sent-down youth') House and forest-farm features recalling the young workers.
Location & getting there
Getting to Jinhu Water Forest
Check the open visitor route and follow the site’s rules on distance, food and photography. Conservation areas may limit access beyond designated paths.
- Search for 金湖水上森林 with 淮安市 and 金湖县.
Find Jinhu Water Forest
金湖水上森林 · 金湖县
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Sources & visit information
The linked sources support the identity and background described in this introduction. Opening hours, admission, activity availability and exact arrival arrangements have not been comprehensively checked. Confirm current visitor information with the venue; the original catalogue locality and editorial review flag are retained.