Machang Scenic Area

Machang Scenic Area

The core attraction of Machang Scenic Area is a magical Dragon Valley, also known as Shuanglong Stream, Qinglong Valley, Shuanglong Eighteen Pools, or Shuanglong Happy Valley. The scenic area is located in Nanbo Village, Yaoli Town, approximately 50 kilometers from Fuliang County. The entrance to the site is in a village called Tankeng, which was historically known primarily for commerce. It used to be a bustling post station on the route from Raozhou Prefecture to Huizhou, but gradually declined in the late Ming Dynasty. During the Three-Year Guerrilla War and the Yaoli Reorganization period, the old Cao family shed (including Tankeng), situated east of Shuanglong Stream, served as a branch of the Red Army — a small guerrilla unit. Comrade Chen Yi once held a rally for a thousand people at the general’s platform here. The natural landscape and revolutionary sites are organically integrated. The scenic area features a circular route, primarily showcasing canyon natural scenery, supplemented by cultural landscapes such as the Buddhist Child-Giving Goddess of Mercy and the processing of Machang ceramic raw materials. It is both part of a mining park and one of the core zones of a national key scenic area.

The scenic area boasts majestic mountains, beautiful scenery, well-placed springs and waterfalls, deep valleys covered in dense forests, clean water, and abundant vegetation, offering high tourism and sightseeing value. Looking around, the scattered shrubs and plants embrace the lakes. The serene mountain paths make you feel as if you’ve entered a mysterious and legendary primeval forest. However, as the path extends further, your stamina gradually reaches its limit, and when you look up, the distant high mountains seem within reach yet remain unclimbable.

Since ancient times, merchants and travelers from north and south have stopped here to rest. They come to admire the beautiful scenery of Shuanglong Stream, ascend Jiuling Peak to experience its grandeur, uniqueness, steepness, and profound serenity. The local farmhouse cuisine at the foot of the mountain is equally captivating, making visitors linger with fond memories.

Location of the Attraction

County Road 087, Fuliang County, Jingdezhen City, Jiangxi Province