Quzhou Jiulong Lake Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Jiulong Lake in Quzhou is an artificial lake formed by the Huangtankou Hydropower Station dam cutting off the mighty Wuxi River. The lake is surrounded by peaks like eyebrows and green ridges; the blue waves in the lake are like mirrors, and the shadows of mist hang upside down, just like a bright pearl on the Wuxi River. The shimmering blue sky, green trees and bamboos contrast with each other, and the scenery is extremely beautiful. The lake area has a suitable climate, dense forests, and birds and animals thrive and enjoy themselves. The azaleas (Azalea) in the mountains are even more peculiar. They change color at any time from spring to early summer, with white, yellow, purple and red alternating with each other, which is so beautiful. There are more than 110 kinds of birds and wild animals inhabiting the forest, including leopards, yellow-bellied tragopans, pangolins, etc., which are national first- and second-level protected animals. Jiulong Lake is 25 kilometers long and holds 85 million cubic meters of water. It is a natural habitat for a variety of aquatic animals and plants. Among them, giant salamander, anchovy, long-armed whitebait, mandarin fish, etc. are nationally protected fish and rare fish. According to legend, this is where Qin Shihuang sent Xu Fu and others to board a boat to Penglai Wonderland in search of medicinal herbs. The beautiful lakes and mountains and the legendary myths and stories complement each other. It has attracted many literati and famous people to visit throughout the ages, leaving behind many gorgeous poems and calligraphy treasures of famous officials. Quzhou Jiulong Lake is located 16 kilometers south of Quzhou City and 5 kilometers away from Lanke Mountain, the "Go Wonderland". It is part of the provincial scenic spot-Jiulong Lake Lanke Mountain Scenic Area.

Attractions distribution:

Jiulong Lake originates from the Wuxi River in Xianxia Ridge at the junction of Fujian and Zhejiang. The main stream is more than 160 kilometers long and the drainage area is 2,632 square kilometers. Mountains surround the lake, and the lake reflects the mountains. The lakes and mountains are beautiful and the scenery is charming. The main attractions include: Penglai Garden, Lake Center Island, Longtan Waterfall, Pengshan Buddhist Relics, Fighting Cock Twin Peaks, Fangla Village, Ziying Mansion, Martyrs Cemetery, etc., as well as recreational facilities such as Kowloon Villa, Kowloon Paradise, and Kowloon Shooting Range. A good place for tourism, summer vacation, recuperation and patriotic education.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 2A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Photography, lake tours, historical and cultural tours, monuments, lakes