Phoenix Happy Valley

　　Nestled in the southeastern corner of Lingchuan County, Shanxi Province, known as the "Roof of the Taihang Mountains," lies a pristine paradise of serene mountains, crystal-clear waters, numerous pools and waterfalls, towering peaks, and schools of fish swimming leisurely. This is the renowned Phoenix Happy Valley Natural Scenic Area.

　　　Phoenix Happy Valley is located within the territory of Duohuo Township and Magedang Township in the southeastern part of Lingchuan County, the birthplace of Go, in an inaccessible mountain valley atop the Taihang Mountains, covering an area of 500 square kilometers. The scenic area features tranquil mountains, clear waters, abundant pools and waterfalls, spectacular peaks, and enchanting scenery. With vines entwined and fish swimming just beneath the surface, it resembles a heavenly realm or a earthly paradise. It is a summer retreat and eco-tourism destination characterized by its mountains, waters, cliffs, caves, and forests.

　　Phoenix Happy Valley includes eight major scenic zones: Phoenix Gorge, Menhe Gorge, Wulong Gorge, Canglong Gorge, Longxia Lake, Wujiawan, Yunding, and the Hundred-Mile Red Leaf Area, encompassing over a thousand scenic spots. Unique geological rock formations; picturesque transformations of springs, streams, pools, waterfalls, and lakes; thousands of plant species covering the area, including the national first-class protected plant Yew and the rare tree species White Pine forming forests everywhere; rare birds and animals leaping through forests and valleys, bees flying and butterflies dancing, birds singing and flowers blooming; the unique cool climate of this sacred land... all come together to form a classic example of the Taihang ecological canyon group. The scenic area enjoys convenient transportation and well-equipped facilities, making it a must-visit destination for leisure, vacation, photography, scientific research, and exploration.

　　The eight major scenic zones of Phoenix Happy Valley feature numerous "Number One" attractions in the world: the World’s Number One Gate, the World’s Number One Cliff, the World’s Number One Beach, the World’s Number One Gorge, the World’s Number One Highest Waterfall, as well as China’s largest red leaf area and China’s most extensive preserve of the living fossil of rare plants—the Yew. The unique geological formations in the scenic area have created countless springs, streams, pools, and waterfalls, giving the area both the majestic grandeur of northern mountains and rivers and the exquisite beauty of southern rivers and peaks. Longxia Lake, formed at the peak of the Taihang Mountains, stretches over 20 li, with verdant mountains and towering peaks along the way. Speedboats and cruise ships glide through the misty waters, winding through nine bends, evoking the serenity of the Li River, the splendor of the Three Gorges’ mountains, the cascading waterfalls of Jiuzhaigou, and the mythical beauty of a heavenly lake on earth.