Yellow River Reservoir Area

Yellow River Reservoir Area

The Xiaolangdi Water Control Project is the largest water conservancy project in China during the "Eighth Five-Year Plan" period, second only to the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River. The dam site is located between Jiyuan City and Mengjin County in Henan Province. The total national investment amounted to 34.7 billion yuan. Upon completion, the backwater extends to the dam of the Sanmenxia Reservoir, forming a massive river-type reservoir that stretches 130 kilometers upstream and covers an area of 270 square kilometers. The water level of the Yellow River rises, submerging the original scenery while also creating a new, vast, and stable water surface landscape, comparable to the lake and water views of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, thus making up for the scarcity of lakes in northern tourist attractions. The surrounding mountains are majestic, with peculiar peaks, sheer cliffs, winding paths, cascading waterfalls, ancient caves, and serene gorges. Coupled with enchanting ancient legends and the profound richness of Yellow River culture, it stands unparalleled among other tourist attractions in North China.

On the north bank of the Yellow River in Yuanqu County, there are sites such as the Shangcheng Ruins, the Zhaili Tujiao Gully Ruins, the Hongqingguan in Gucheng Town, the Guanjiashiba Barracks, the Zhaojialou, and the Tangsheng Temple. Scenic spots such as Erlang Carrying Mountains, Rabbit Play Island, Pier with Lying Ox, Waves Overturning Horse Tomb, Five Spirits Guarding the Pearl, Tiger Carrying Immortal Ferry, Dragon Pool with Sleeping Carp, and Horse Hoof Immortal Traces will be submerged. The main existing landscapes include Dai'mei Morning Mist, Yanghu Sunset Glow, Maxia Dragon Valley, Balihu Hutong, Snowy Peach Blossoms, and Reflections of the Yellow River.