Wushan Tianchi Water Conservancy Scenic Area

Wushan Tianchi Water Conservancy Scenic Area

Wushan Tianchi Water Conservancy Scenic Area is located in the western part of the Wushan Mountain Range within the Changshan Development Zone. It is a picturesque destination renowned for its water features, complemented by majestic mountains, scenic rocks, and lush forests. The area boasts beautiful landscapes with undulating peaks, uniquely shaped stones, and idyllic scenery. It features characteristics such as “crystal-clear waters, striking peaks, peculiar rocks, winding caves, and sea of clouds,” along with rich cultural and historical elements. The various landscapes—including water, mountain, stone, forest, cultural sites, and engineering structures—are well-balanced and interconnected, highlighting a harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.

Wushan Tianchi boasts abundant water resources with exceptionally high water quality that is clear and emerald green. From a distance, it appears as though several stone peaks are holding up a pool of pristine water or as if a string of green jade is embedded in the Wushan Mountain Range. Viewed from high ground, the verdant mountains and waters, together with the dramatic peaks and unusual rocks, create a spectacular scene. Water quality tests conducted by authoritative institutions have confirmed that Tianchi meets National Class II standards.

The Tianchi is surrounded by peculiar peaks and rocks. The surrounding mountains are steep, graceful, and naturally sculpted, combining grandeur with delicate beauty and unique charm. The highest peak is Longchuangshi Mountain, which stands at an elevation of 1,109 meters. It is a massive stone plateau with a volume of over one million cubic meters and can accommodate more than 2,000 people at once, earning it the title “The Number One Stone in Southeast China.” Legend has it that this is where a dragon would rest after playing and bathing in the crystal-clear waters of Tianchi. Other notable rock formations such as “Taiji Immortal,” “Maitreya the Compassionate Buddha,” “Roaring Lion,” and “Golden Turtle Emerging from the Cave” are vividly lifelike and uniquely shaped. Visitors boating on the lake may feel as though they are “in emerald waters beyond the clouds, with mountain hues appearing and disappearing in the mist.”

The GaoPo Temple within the scenic area was originally built during the mid-Song Dynasty. Historical records indicate that Cai Xin, a Grand Secretary of the Qianlong Emperor during the Qing Dynasty, visited the site and composed an inscribed plaque. The temple was renovated in 1998 and now covers a newly constructed area of 1,000 square meters. Surrounded by tall mountains, deep forests, and drifting clouds, the temple is nestled among a cluster of peaks that resemble four connected summits from a close view. To the right of the temple lies a natural gorge with waves that sound like the tides of the South China Sea. GaoPo Temple has a wide influence, attracting frequent worshippers from nearby regions including Changshan, Yunxiao, and Zhao’an. With strong incense burning and vibrant religious activity, it is one of the most well-known historical and cultural sites in the area.

Transportation Guide: Exit at the Changshan Highway Toll Station, drive 1,000 meters east toward Dongshan, then turn right. Follow the road in the direction of Xiayun Village, passing through over ten natural villages: Xiayun Village – Kouluo – Neiliao – Sanjiewan – Tianchuangping – Kualin – Shipai – Luotian – Xinlou – Baizhu Village – Sizhuyang – Baishuizhai, with the final stop being Tianchi Longchuangshi.

Local Cuisine: The area is abundant in Oolong tea. Nourished by pure high-mountain spring water, the tea produced here has a distinctive aroma and excellent quality.