Xiaonanchuan Boardwalk, Liupan Mountain National Forest Park

The Xiaonanchuan Boardwalk is located inside Liupan Mountain National Forest Park near Xiangshui, Jingyuan County, reached from Guyuan city by bus or taxi to Jingyuan County followed by a local transfer to the park gate. From the main gate, a wooden boardwalk of several kilometres loops through forest and follows streams that form one of the sources of the Jing River, with gentle valley-floor walking and only minor climbs to viewing decks along the way. The boardwalk surface is even but crosses streams at several points and can become damp, particularly after rain, so waterproof footwear matters more than technical hiking gear on this route. There is no meaningful elevation gain or exposure, and tree cover shades most of the loop, making it accessible to a wide range of fitness levels. Landmarks include the stream crossings themselves, several viewing decks over the forest canopy, and the headwater pools that mark the Jing River's source area, which serve as a natural highlight and informal turn-around point for shorter visits. No refuge huts sit along the boardwalk, and facilities thin out past the main gate, so visitors should carry their own water and snacks, especially if extending the walk beyond the core loop.