Dongjiakou Scenic Area in Yinzu Town

　　Dongjiakou Scenic Area in Yinzu Town is situated in the southeastern part of Daye City, stretching to the northern end of the Luoxiao Mountain Range, with a total area of 62 square kilometers. The region features a mild climate, abundant rainfall, lush bamboo and forests, fresh air, and a tranquil environment. Especially during the hot summer months, when cities like Wuhan, Chongqing, and Nanjing become "furnaces," this area remains pleasantly cool, with daytime average temperatures about 8–10°C lower than those outside the mountains, and even greater differences at night. Hence, it has earned the reputation of being a "Little Lushan Mountain."

　　The area boasts undulating peaks, sheer cliffs, towering ancient trees, and evergreen landscapes all year round. The interplay of lake views and mountain scenery resembles the beauty of Lushan, the ruggedness of Huangshan, and the grandeur of Mount Tai. It combines the delicate charm of southern hills with the majestic presence of northern mountain ranges, making it an underdeveloped yet promising summer retreat and tourist destination.

　　Towering over the group of cities (counties) of Ezhou, Yangxin, and Daye, Old Granny Peak lies within the territory of the Dongjiakou Scenic Area. It connects to Huangping Mountain of the state-owned forest farm in Daye City to the east, borders Maiyi Mountain to the west, extends to Aotou Village to the south, and reaches the southern foothills of Leidajian Peak to the north. Located at 59.67' north latitude and 114.57' east longitude, it faces Longtoujiao Mountain to the north from afar.

　　The main peak of Old Granny Peak stands at an elevation of 980 meters, often shrouded in clouds and mist throughout the year. This phenomenon gave rise to the renowned "Old Granny Mountain Mist Tea," which enjoys fame both within and beyond the province. Historical records describe, "Beside it lie Dragon Horn, - Fu, and Moon-Gazing Mountains, where the ever-changing clouds and winds each display their own marvels." A poem also reads: "Riding the mist up to Old Harmony (Granny), I laugh atop the summit tangled in vines; the soft wind intoxicates as the low-hanging moon sleeps, and I long to spur a flying dragon over the great toad."

　　This scenic area showcases the enchanting beauty of a natural kingdom. The "high-mountain alpine lake," Dongjiakou Reservoir, encircles the mountain valleys like a bright, jade-green ribbon. The reservoir area contains 88 mountain springs and streams, along with 99 peaks, bringing boundless vitality and a touch of mystery to the forested region. The vast, verdant bamboo and forests, the tall and stately pines and cypresses, the golden sea of clouds at sunrise, and the serene mountain streams and pools all evoke a sense of transcending the mundane world and returning to nature’s simplicity.

　　Longquan Cave: Located at the southern foot of Shideng Mountain northeast of Huayou Village in Yinzu Town. Legend says a dragon once dwelled inside the cave and frequently soared into the clouds, hence its name. The cave entrance faces west, is 5–10 meters wide and 7–20 meters high, and has been explored to a depth of over 300 meters. On the right side of the cave entrance, eight regular-script Chinese characters are carved into the rock: “Flowers bloom at the cave mouth, water flows to the human world,” which date back more than 200 years. Inside Longquan Cave are stalactites, year-round dripping water, and a climate that is warm in winter and cool in summer. At the cliff inside the cave, there is a seasonal waterfall with an 85-meter drop, which is particularly spectacular. According to surveys by experts, the cave extends over 4,000 meters and holds extremely high development potential.

　　Taihe Clouds and Mist: Located in the Dongjiakou Forest Area of Yinzu Town, Daye City, its main peak, Old Granny Peak, rises 980 meters above sea level, making it the highest among the mountain ranges in the Huangshi region. To the north lies Dragon Horn Mountain, and to the south -, with ever-changing clouds and mist throughout the seasons. When the clouds rise, they envelop the entire mountain. Climbing to the summit to watch the sunrise is a truly magnificent sight.

　　Dragon Horn Morning Sun: Located to the north of Old Granny Peak, its main peak stands at an elevation of 786.9 meters. Originally named Dragon Ear Mountain, it was renamed Dragon Horn Mountain by Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty in the fourth year of the Yuanyou era, due to its characteristic of “being the first place touched by sunlight at dawn and where clouds rise when rain is coming.” The mountain features historical sites such as Yue Fei Cave and Immortal Bridge.

　　Shuangquan Ancient Temple: Located in Zhengshan Forest within Fanduan Village on the northwest foothills of Mianshan Mountain in Yinzu Town, approximately 2.5 kilometers from Huayou Tree on Nanfeng. It gets its name from the two springs behind the temple. It is said that the temple was originally built during the Tang Dynasty, with upper, middle, and lower halls, covering a construction area of about 1,000 square meters. It was later destroyed during the Japanese invasion. In the summer of 1946, the middle hall was renovated, with the upper and lower sections covering about 300 square meters. Legend has it that when a high monk built the temple during the Tang Dynasty, there were two mountain springs behind the mountain—one producing salt and the other oil, which provided for the monks’ daily needs. By the time of the third-generation monk, greed took over, and he secretly sold the surplus oil and salt. Since then, the twin springs no longer produced oil or salt but only clear spring water. On the left side of the temple stand two thousand-year-old podocarpus trees, each with a diameter of about one meter and a height of over four meters. Having survived a millennium of trials, they remain lush and upright—an extremely rare sight—and are now protected as rare tree species by Huangshi City.

　　Swan Drinking Water: Located in a cave on the eastern side of the main peak of Nanshan Head, it is just large enough for one person to enter. It resembles a natural temple, with a statue of Guanyin on the cave wall. There is a skylight in the cave where sunlight and moonlight shine directly onto Guanyin’s face. Legend says Guanyin cultivated herself here, absorbing the essence of the sun and moon, which led her to become the Goddess of Mercy of the South Sea.

　　Five Dragons Underground Palace: Located on the mountain near Shuangquan Ancient Temple, it features five dragon caves distributed across the mountain—Golden Palace, Silver Palace, Treasure Chamber, Crouching Dragon Palace, and the main cave, Hidden Dragon Underground Palace. Descending through a vertical shaft and proceeding along dual paths, it further divides into East and West Palaces, adorned with colorful hangings and a dazzling array of scenery.