Jiunv Fairy Lake

Jiunv Fairy Lake

With picturesque scenery, drifting on the water, gently gliding in a boat, you’ll be surrounded by shimmering ripples that make you feel as if you’ve entered a fairyland. Jiunv Fairy Lake is said to be the place where nine celestial maidens descended to Earth for leisure. In the lake stands the Jiunv Fairy Terrace, atop which is built the Jiunv Fairy Shrine — one of the ancient Eight Scenic Spots of Yangcheng. It was once a popular destination for scholars and poets throughout the dynasties. The Jiunv Fairy Lake Scenic Area is a high-mountain, flat-water reservoir formed by damming the Qinhe River. Its waters stretch over 10 kilometers. Here you’ll find the Jiunv Fairy Terrace, standing firmly in the water like a pillar of strength, the pitch-black and unfathomable Black Dragon Pool shaped like a huge jar, the mist-enveloped White Cloud Cave and Niangniang Cave clinging to the cliffs, as well as many beautiful legends such as “Erlang Carrying Mountains,” “Three-Faced Gong,” “Three Mounds,” and the “Ox-Demon King Cave.” Each scenic spot comes with a touching story. The Duhe Dam, with its cascading snow-like waterfalls, and the railway bridge soaring through the air further enhance the enchanting beauty of Jiunv Fairy Lake. Drifting on the water, with shimmering ripples all around, boats racing by, steep cliffs rising on both banks, and peaks covered in lush greenery, you can enjoy peaceful fishing from your boat or explore mysterious caves for fun — it’s like stepping into a fairyland reminiscent of Guilin or the grandeur of the Three Gorges. Undoubtedly, it will leave you relaxed and reluctant to leave. The lake water of Jiunv Fairy Lake originates from the Qinhe River, the second-largest river in Shanxi Province. It rises in Qinyuan County, Shanxi, flows southward through Anze, Qinshui, Yangcheng, and Jincheng, cuts through the Taihang Mountains, and eventually flows into Henan before joining the Yellow River. Additionally, the Yanhe Spring is another major source of replenishment. It is one of the most famous springs in Shanxi Province, known as the “No.1 Spring in Shanxi” and is one of the rare soft water sources in North China. Not only does it have abundant water flow, but it also boasts excellent water quality, low hardness, and is suitable for daily drinking and further processing — a truly unique natural advantage.

Scenic Area Address: Beiliu Town, Yangcheng County, Shanxi Province

Best Travel Time: Late March to early November

Opening Hours: Opens at 7:30 AM and remains open until all visitors have left

Scenic Area Ticket: Admission: 30 RMB/person, Boat ticket: 58 RMB/person