Dragon Pool's Divine Liquid

Dragon Pool's Divine Liquid

A poem reads:

In sacred mountains and mystic caves lies Dragon Pool’s Divine Liquid,

Descending from the heavens as a cascading waterfall,

Countless pearls of light shimmer on the moon, / A silken stream coldly embraces autumn;

Rainbows piercing the sun startle gods and ghosts, / Mirage vapors soaring pierce the stars.

For the sake of the bright star Hu Shijiang, / The three springs were sealed to glorify the southern land.

This poem is an ancient tribute to "Dragon Pool’s Divine Liquid," one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Ju Stream at the foot of Yinping Mountain. Passing through the White Cloud Bridge to Yunquan Temple, visitors will inevitably inquire about Dragon Pool. Following the mountain stream upstream, crossing small bridges and climbing peaks, they will encounter steep cliffs and uniquely shaped rocks, as if carved by the hands of gods. In spring, various wildflowers bloom in profusion: pink cherry blossoms, delicate orchids, rhododendrons of all colors, and unnamed wildflowers, all vibrant against the cliffs and along the paths. Butterflies and bees dance among the flowers, birds sing cheerfully in the woods, and the cool mountain valley is filled with the fragrance of blossoms, refreshing the spirit. After walking along winding stone paths, the sound of rumbling water echoes through the valley. Looking up, nestled among swaying flowers and vine-covered cliffs, a waterfall cascades down in three stages as if descending from the clouds, leaping off cliffs some 40 to 50 meters high, sending up misty sprays. Droplets splash in the Dragon Pool like pearls falling on a jade plate, painting the surrounding scenery like an enchanting landscape poem or a beautiful symphony. The clear mountain spring flows relentlessly down to join Ju Stream. The Dragon Pool is unfathomably deep, and legend says a dragon dwells within, hence the name "Dragon Pool." The breathtaking landscape stirs the heart and sparks endless reverie. Wu Xidian, magistrate of Huidong County during the Ming Dynasty, composed a poem after viewing Dragon Pool: "A hanging river half-falls from the clouds, / Who split the emerald cliff screen? / The roaring falls make the mountain seem to quake, / Surging snow shines as I raise my cup. / Kang Le indulged in beauty in vain, / Dragon Pool lies hidden in overgrown grass."