Jiulong Gorge Scenic Spot

Jiulongxia natural scenery tourist area

synonym

Jiulong Gorge Scenic Area generally refers to Jiulong gorge natural scenery tourist area

Jiulongxia natural scenery tourist area is located in the middle foot of Taihang Mountain, Jiangshui Town, Xingtai County, Western Xingtai City, Hebei Province, and between Xingtai, Shahe, Heshun and Neiqiu counties. Jiulong Gorge Scenic Area has a total development area of 64 square kilometers. Overlooking the group of Gorges from the polar peak, Jiulong gorge zigzags into a spherical mountain peak. Jiulong gorge is a natural pearl, hence the name of Jiulong gorge. There are more than 100 scenic spots in Jiulong gorge. These scenic spots have ten characteristics, which are: the rare Valley and gorge, the charming mountain scenery, the cliffs cut by knives and axes, the various kinds of rocks, such as the silver waterfall, the deep pool rippling with blue waves, the forest sea rolling with green waves, the rich cultural accumulation, the rich folk customs, and the fascinating legends. Jiulong gorge is known as "the first scene of Yanzhao", a fairyland on earth.

Main attractions

The largest quartz sand red sandstone Canyon cluster in North China

Jiulong gorge is famous for its emerald peaks and majestic scenery. There are different forms of peaks, mountains, gorges, waterfalls, pools, springs, streams and streams. The scenery of Jiulong gorge is very beautiful and rare. The reason why Jiulong gorge can maintain such a perfect natural and magical scene is related to the local people's beliefs and customs. They think that every plant, mountain and water in Jiulong gorge has gods, so they deliberately protect them. Jiulong gorge is a gorge formed in the ancient glacial period. It is a masterpiece created by climate, natural erosion and cold water. There are more than 60 tributaries in Jiulong gorge, with a length of 1-4 km. The gorge is no more than 20 meters wide and only about 1.5 meters narrow. The gorge is deep and has many "patios" to form a huge stone urn The shape of the gorge is the long cliff style Banshan in rows, which is rare.

Waterfall group with the largest drop and the most concentrated community in North China

Jiulong gorge has abundant rainfall, stable spring flow and beautiful scenery. The valley bottom pool here is deep-water and blue. Because of the stepped structure of the mountains and numerous waterfalls, it has the characteristics of large drop and beautiful posture. There are four waterfalls with a drop of more than 100 meters, and more than 30 waterfalls with a drop of 30-50 meters appear in groups. It is the largest waterfall group with the most concentrated community found in North China.

The greenest and most beautiful place in Taihang Mountain

The peak forest, grassland, sea of clouds, sunrise and rainbow of Jiulong gorge are magnificent and charming scenes. The lush vegetation and forest are another major feature of Jiulong gorge. The vegetation is luxuriant. The primary secondary forest covers the whole mountain range. There are hundreds of kinds of forests and exotic flowers. Wonderful natural landscape, varied forest vegetation, deep environment and all kinds of rare animals and plants combine into an irresistible charm. The sunrise of Jiulong gorge is so beautiful and spectacular that it is refreshing. Due to the special local environment of Jiulong gorge, the common clouds and fog float on the hillside, flow between the peaks and valleys, or become waves and clouds, vast and boundless, or with the morning glow and sunset, colorful and magnificent. The whole scenic area is like a three-dimensional magnificent picture. In spring, peach blossom and hundreds of kinds of mountain flowers compete to make you appreciate the breath of high mountain spring; in summer, spring water is murmuring, quiet and cool, high mountains and waterfalls, and jiuxia gorge is beautiful, step by step; in autumn, the fruits on the trees are hanging all over the branches, and Huangluo and Wujiaofeng make the mountains colorful, making people feel the joy of harvest and the strong temptation of beautiful mountains; in winter solstice, Ruixue Flying, white and plain, the ice hanging on the cliff is amazing.

Regional culture

Buddhist culture

Rich historical and cultural accumulation and rich Buddhist culture

Zhiguoling Great Wall was built in the 21st year of Jiajing in Ming Dynasty (1542 A.D.), with southeast and northwest trend. There are still ruins of city buildings on the piers and abutments. There are building ruins on both sides of the inner side of the gate. The mountain here is high and steep. It is a fortress leading to Shanxi and has always been a must for military strategists. During the Anti Japanese War, it was the seat of the Chinese people's Anti Japanese military and Political University, and was named the national patriotic education demonstration base by the Propaganda Department of the CPC Central Committee.

Jiulong gorge is located in the seat of Guxiang state, where fotucheng, an eminent Indian monk, once lived. China's "biography of eminent monks" records the story of the great drought in Xiangguo, the dry water source in the city, the western regions to help shile fight the world, and the eminent monk fo Tucheng who lived here prayed for water by cursing the dragon. He can see everything from his hand. He knows everything. When he meets a strong enemy, he collects his troops in Shifu village, ancient temple and mountain village. The mantra makes Jiulong of the Dragon Palace spray water to submerge the enemy soldiers. The mountain village can rise with the water level and help shile establish the post Zhao state here in Xiang state. Shile calls him "the great monk". There are also many beautiful folk tales and legends, such as "Guanyin goes to Jiulong", "the story of little white dragon and Little Dragon Girl", "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai", "Little Dragon Girl worships Guanyin", "the legend of chestnut", etc.

folk culture

Local agricultural and sideline products and rich local folk culture

The climate is cool and pleasant. The temperature difference between day and night is about 6-10 degrees Celsius. Due to the special geographical conditions, it is rich in green dry and fresh fruits. Apple, chestnut, walnut, persimmon, all kinds of coarse cereals are of good quality and are exported to domestic and foreign markets. A variety of wild vegetables, such as: Fairy leek, leek flower, mushroom, mountain needle, mountain mint and so on, delicious. It is rich in thousands of Chinese herbal medicines, such as Ganoderma lucidum, Radix Polygoni Multiflori, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Flos Lonicerae, Radix Bupleuri, Polygala tenuifolia, etc. The local area is designated as Taihang Mountain Development Demonstration Zone by the provincial science and Technology Commission. The construction of "economic ditch" is well-known throughout the country and is known as "the greenest place in Taihang Mountain". Jiangshui town has built double ten thousand mu of high-quality apple and chestnut base, and green agricultural development of dry and fresh fruits has been designated as the special fruit of the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.

The people of Jiulongxia, who have lived in the mountains for generations, are honest and kind-hearted. They have formed their own special living habits and ways in food, housing, transportation, marriage, funeral, etiquette and festivals. Come here to live in a comfortable and clean farmyard, enjoy rich farmhouse snacks, delicious farmhouse meals, rich mountain customs, and Tesco's rich local specialties. Jiulong gorge is a tourist attraction integrating sightseeing, leisure, entertainment, shopping and scientific research.

Address: Tianhuangping scenic spot, Anji County, Huzhou City

Longitude: 119.624244

Latitude: 30.449906

Tel: 0572-5112999

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