Source of the Fen River

Source of the Fen River

Highlights: At the source is a pond, on the stone wall above which are carved four large characters reading “Fen Yuan Ling Zhao” (Sacred Pool of the Fen River Source). A stone-carved dragon’s head spouts a stream of clear spring water that flows year-round. Near the source stands a temple called Leiming Temple, which was first built in the Ming Dynasty but later destroyed.

　 Introduction: Located about 1 kilometer northwest of Dongzhai Town in Ningwu County. According to the Classic of Mountains and Seas, “Mount Guancen is where the Fen River originates,” so later generations believe this to be the true source of the Fen River.

Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province

Dongzhai Town: A town under the jurisdiction of Ningwu County. Established as Dongzhai Commune in 1958 and became a town in 1984. It is located in the central-western part of the county, 30 kilometers from the county seat. Covering an area of 184 square kilometers with a population of 12,000, it has road access. The town administers Shangluanqiao, Dongzhai, Madigou, Dongshishang, Er-, Nanliangshang, Xiaoxigou, Houjingwugou, Jiangzhuang, Yaozigou, Mogenying, Nanshanshang, Shiyaogou, Heshangou, Yaowawan, Weijiagou, Yanjiayadi, Qianjingwugou, Siergou, Nancha, Shihuigou, Wangjiagou, Gongjiazhuang, Ba’gouwan, San-, Tan’yaping, Xia’luanqiao, Lijiagedong, Che’daogou, Dian... More detailed information about Dongzhai Town++