Zhuzhou Shennong Valley National Forest Park and Yongzhou Yamgming Mountain National Forest Park are included in the list of 2014 National Eco-tourism Demonstration Areas released by the China National Tourism Administration.
The authority remarks that Shennong Park is ideal for scientific expedition, camping,holiday recreation, recuperation, popularizing science and hiking.
Located at the north eastern corner of Yanling County, Shennong Park covers a total area of 150,000 mu (10,000 hectares). The park, with a forest coverage rate of 98%, has been honored as a national natural reserve and a national AAAA scenic area.