This national key scenic zone is located in Nantong Town, Minhou County, Fuzhou City, and is only 20 kilometers from Fuzhou City in linear distance. The scenic zone of Stream of Eighteen Branches mainly consists of natural landscapes developed from volcanic rocks, with canyons, waterfalls, cragged peaks and fairy stones as its major landscapes. The scenic zone derives its name from its eighteen branches and is renowned for the unique volcanic rock landform, the uncontaminated seasonal streams and the wild macaques, all making it a paradise for returning to nature, enjoying the green mountains and picturesque streams, and appreciating birds' twitter and the fragrance of flowers.