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Scenic Beauty of Hei Yu

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Scenic Beauty of Hei Yu Hei Yu is located in the northern part of Jiao Mountain. The Qing Dynasty’s “Yi County Annals” recorded: “Jiao Mountain, fifty li to the northwest of the county, is a mountain devoid of vegetation, appearing scorched from afar. On its shady side lies a valley. Surrounded by steep cliffs, water gushes from rocky crevices, converging into pools where clear waves splash and meander through gravel. After rain, springs surge forth, and the flow grows even more powerful.” The spring water of Jiao Mountain originates from its northern side, with multiple ravines merging into pools, forming the source of the Hongtu River, locally known as Longtou Wang. Today, a dam has been built across the mountain to intercept the flow, creating the Hei Yu Reservoir. Hei Yu Reservoir is the only small Type I reservoir in the High-Tech Zone, initially constructed in the 1960s, with a total capacity of 2.12 million cubic meters. Lush green mountains on both sides cast reflections on the water, and boating on the reservoir feels like wandering through a painting. At the head of the plank walkway stands a well-preserved monument commemorating the completion of the reservoir, evoking images of the construction scene in those years. The waterside is dotted with orchards where various fruit trees bloom in spring and bear fruit in autumn, filling the air with fragrance—perfect for both sightseeing and fruit tasting. The abundant fish in the clear waters attract many fishing enthusiasts for leisure. With its broad dam and elegant pavilions, and vast waters, Hei Yu Reservoir has become a scenic destination that combines flood control, drought relief, and tourism. The western shore of Hei Yu Reservoir is home to the Julishan Stone Sea Geological Landscape Reserve. On the southeastern slope of Julishan Mountain, pine waves rustle below while the stone sea surges, hence the name “Stone Sea and Pine Waves.” Ascending to the mountaintop, one can gaze eastward at the rippling waters of Hei Yu Reservoir, northward at the rows of buildings in the new city, westward at the misty expanse of Weishan Lake, and southward at the undulating mountain ranges—a truly rare leisure paradise.

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Scenic Beauty of Hei Yu Hei Yu is located in the northern part of Jiao Mountain. The Qing Dynasty’s “Yi County Annals” recorded: “Jiao Mountain, fifty li to the northwest of the county, is a mountain devoid of vegetation, appearing scorched from afar. On its shady side lies a valley. Surrounded by steep cliffs, water gushes from rocky crevices, converging into pools where clear waves splash and meander through gravel. After rain, springs surge forth, and the flow grows even more powerful.” The spring water of Jiao Mountain originates from its northern side, with multiple ravines merging into pools, forming the source of the Hongtu River, locally known as Longtou Wang. Today, a dam has been built across the mountain to intercept the flow, creating the Hei Yu Reservoir. Hei Yu Reservoir is the only small Type I reservoir in the High-Tech Zone, initially constructed in the 1960s, with a total capacity of 2.12 million cubic meters. Lush green mountains on both sides cast reflections on the water, and boating on the reservoir feels like wandering through a painting. At the head of the plank walkway stands a well-preserved monument commemorating the completion of the reservoir, evoking images of the construction scene in those years. The waterside is dotted with orchards where various fruit trees bloom in spring and bear fruit in autumn, filling the air with fragrance—perfect for both sightseeing and fruit tasting. The abundant fish in the clear waters attract many fishing enthusiasts for leisure. With its broad dam and elegant pavilions, and vast waters, Hei Yu Reservoir has become a scenic destination that combines flood control, drought relief, and tourism. The western shore of Hei Yu Reservoir is home to the Julishan Stone Sea Geological Landscape Reserve. On the southeastern slope of Julishan Mountain, pine waves rustle below while the stone sea surges, hence the name “Stone Sea and Pine Waves.” Ascending to the mountaintop, one can gaze eastward at the rippling waters of Hei Yu Reservoir, northward at the rows of buildings in the new city, westward at the misty expanse of Weishan Lake, and southward at the undulating mountain ranges—a truly rare leisure paradise.