Yihéyuán Water Conservancy Scenic Area

Yihéyuán Water Conservancy Scenic Area

Yihéyuán Water Conservancy Scenic Area is a national water conservancy scenic area.

Yihéyuán Water Conservancy Scenic Area is located in Yiyuan County, Shandong Province, and is built around hydraulic structures such as rubber dams and river barrages along the Yihé River.

The scenic area is a natural river-lake type water conservancy scenic zone, stretching 56 kilometers in length and covering an area of 14 square kilometers, nearly 10 square kilometers of which are water surfaces. The area features numerous attractions along its route and boasts abundant tourism resources. The planning of the scenic area follows the course of the main stream of the Yihé River, making full use of the existing terrain and employing ecological shoreline protection to create diverse river sections. It optimally integrates hydraulic projects, municipal works, and the natural and cultural resources within the Lushan Scenic Area, the Urban Water Park, and the Cowherd and Weaver Girl Scenic Area. The area is actively developed into a water conservancy scenic zone that combines leisure, vacation, sightseeing, and education. The construction of the scenic area has advanced Yiyuan County’s goal of establishing an ecologically based county and building a landscape ecological city, enhanced the city’s image, met the public's desire to interact with and enjoy water, and improved the living environment.

Source: Ministry of Water Resources