Hengshan Huaguo Mountain Scenic Area is located in Baiguo Town, Hengshan County, Hunan Province. It borders the Baiguo Exit of Yueyang–Linwu Expressway to the north and the Nanyue Hengshan Scenic Area to the south, boasting convenient transportation and a superior geographical location. Covering a total area of 16 square kilometers, the area is dominated by Danxia landforms and features several typical Danxia caves arranged in an orderly layout. With deep and serene valleys and overlapping ridges, it is endowed with abundant forest resources.

  It combines the elegance of Nanyue Hengshan with the magnificence of Danxia landforms, well deserving its reputation as the Back Garden of Nanyue Hengshan.

  Centering on the legendary Huaguo Mountain from Journey to the West, the scenic area recreates classic and wonderful plots featured in the TV drama adaptation. Its attractions reproduce mythological scenes from the classic, including the Magic Golden Cudgel, Spider Cave, Five Elements Mountain, Three Attacks on the White Bone Demon, Daughter Kingdom, Golden Turtle Overlooking the Stream, Tongtian River, Peach Orchard, Water Curtain Cave, Guanyin Platform, Monkey King Rock, Lotus Fairyland, and Bajie Cave. Relying on its enchanting mountains and clear waters, the resort presents an idyllic fairyland with blooming flowers in four seasons and ripe fruits all year round. As an old verse goes:

Such scenery belongs only to the heavenly realm; rare it is for mortals to behold on earth.

  Invested by Hengshan Wanhe Tourism Development Co., Ltd., the Journey to the West Cave Tourist Zone is constructed in three phases, covering about 5,000 mu, with an upfront investment of over 80 million yuan. It officially opened to the public during the National Day holiday in October 2016. Upon full completion and operation, it will become the only commercial tourist consumption zone and the first scenic area built in accordance with AAAA-level standards in Hengshan County.

  In February 2020, as a tribute to medical workers nationwide, the scenic area offered free admission to all medical professionals from its official reopening after the pandemic until December 31, 2020. Eligible visitors could enjoy free entry within 2020 by presenting valid professional credentials.