Qian Ling Park - very close encounter with monkeys!

First built in 1957, it is a uniquely large park in the city proper. The name was derived from the Qianling Mountain that lies in the park, which is the most famous mountain in southern Guizhou. As one of the noted gardens on the Guizhou plateau, it boasts clear waters, green mountains, tranquil forests and old temples. There are eight predominant scenic locations: Sanlingwan, Macaque Garden, Hongfu Temple, Kylin Cave, the Zoo, Qianling Lake, Two-Dam Wind-Rain Bridge, and the Winding Mountain Path.

Pensive monkey
Baby monkey and momma
Pensive monkey eating an orange

QianLing Lake

From the entrance to the park until the main quad there is a small river that runs along the middle with walls and lily pads like in the pictures.

One of the many statues along the way to the Hongfu Temple. The red ties have wishes written on them and they are also placed in the trees. Supposedly, if a monkey grabs one of the ties, then the wish will come true.

From one of the watchtowers in the park, overlooking Guiyang City

Don't know what exactly this is but I do know that it tests if you are kind-hearted or not. Basically, you stand at a distance put out your hand, close your eyes and walk towards the wall. If you touch the red heart on the wall then it means you are "kind-hearted"