Jincheng, Shanxi: Jiunvxian Lake

[Awesome][Awesome]Location: Tounan Village, Beiliu Town, Yangcheng County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province

[Cute][Cute]Introduction: Jiunvxian Lake is located in Beiliu Town, Yangcheng City, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, in the Qinhe Gorge of Taihang Mountains, 30 kilometers east of Jincheng City, with superior geographical location and convenient transportation. It is a natural scenic tourist attraction covering an area of ​​about 13 square kilometers, with water entertainment as its main feature. The main landscape is a high-altitude flat lake with a backflow of 20 li, which has the largest water area in Jincheng City. It is named after the giant rock wonder standing in the lake - the Nine Fairies Terrace and the legend of the Nine Fairies. Jiunvxian Lake is famous for its natural scenery and cultural landscape. It has ancient landscapes such as "Jiunvxiantai" and rich water entertainment projects, such as kayaking and speedboat riding. It is an excellent place to experience natural beauty and feel cultural heritage.
[Yeah][Tiptop]Main attractions
1. Jintan Bridge
One of the many bridges across the Qin River on the Houyue Railway. The Houyue Railway is a major freight artery in southern Shanxi Province. It starts from Houma, Shanxi in the north and ends at Yueshan, Henan in the south. It is connected with the Tongpu Railway and Jiaozhidi Railway.
2. Ge Lao River
Chen Tingjing was the teacher of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. He was the chief reviewer of the Kangxi Dictionary and visited Jiunu Xiantai. Later generations named the river he walked by Ge Lao River.
3. Guishan
What does that small, short, round mountain look like in the embrace of the tall and steep mountains? Some of you may have noticed that it looks like a big turtle, so this mountain is called "Turtle Mountain".
4. Black Dragon Pond
The Black Dragon Pond is shaped like a large urn, and the water is as black as ink. Its depth has not been explored. According to the old people here, although the Black Dragon Pond is surrounded by rocks, the water has never dried up.
5. Jiunu Xiantai
Jiunu Xiantai is one of the eight ancient scenic spots in Yangcheng. Literati and poets of all dynasties have left many popular poems here.

Post by Henry123 Wright | Jan 11, 2025