Jiunü Lake

Jiunü Lake

Jiunü Lake is another stunning natural ecological tourist area in Yangcheng. It is situated in the Qinhe River Gorge, about 7 kilometers north of the Yangcheng Power Plant, Asia’s largest pithead thermal power station.

The main attraction, Fairy Lake, is a high-gorge, calm-water reservoir formed by the construction of a hydroelectric dam. With a backwater stretch of over 20 li and a water area of 13 square kilometers, it gets its name from the massive rock formation in the lake known as Jiunü Xiantai (Nine Maidens’ Fairy Terrace) and the beautiful legend of the Nine Fairies. The graceful and pavilion-dotted Jiunü Xiantai is one of the ancient “Eight Scenic Spots” of Yangcheng and has long been a popular destination for scholars and poets, who left behind numerous widely cherished poems and writings. Lined with verdant mountains on both banks and shaded by dense forests, Fairy Lake boasts a riot of blooming flowers. Boating on the lake, you’ll see mountains reflected in the water and water merging with the mountains. As your boat glides along, the scenery constantly changes, with azure waters blending seamlessly into the sky—like cruising down the Li River or sailing through the Three Gorges.　

The area features Yanhe Spring, known as the “Largest Spring in Shanxi,” which gushes forth dramatically; Heilong Pool, a deep, urn-shaped pool shrouded in mystery and referred to as the “Dragon’s Lair”; Baiyun Cave, veiled in mist and hanging from the cliffs; the Duhe Dam, where waterfalls cascade down; the impressive Yangcheng Power Plant water diversion project; and the soaring Houyue Railway Bridge. Here, cultural and natural wonders blend seamlessly, offering endlessly fascinating sights.

The Jiunü Lake tourist area also offers a variety of participatory activities, including fishing, rock climbing, rafting, and boating. Come on, friends, and let your passion run free amidst the blue skies, white clouds, emerald waves, and golden sands.