Jiunü Fairy Lake

　　With picturesque scenery, drifting on the water, gliding in a light boat as shimmering waves dance before your eyes, it feels like stepping into a fairyland. Jiunü Fairy Lake is the legendary place where nine celestial maidens descended to earth for leisure. In the lake stands the Jiunü Fairy Terrace, atop which is built the Jiunü Fairy Shrine. It is one of the ancient Eight Scenic Spots of Yangcheng. This was once a popular destination for scholars and poets throughout the dynasties. The Jiunü Fairy Lake Scenic Area is a high-mountain, flat-water reservoir formed by a hydroelectric dam blocking the Qinhe River, with waters stretching over 10 kilometers. It features the Jiunü Fairy Terrace, standing firm in the water like a pillar of strength; the Heilong Pool, shaped like a huge jar and unfathomably deep; the Baiyun Cave and Niangniang Cave, shrouded in mist and hanging from the cliffs. There are also many beautiful legends such as Erlang Carrying Mountains, Three-Faced Gong, Three Mounds, and the Ox-Demon King’s Cave. Each scenic spot has a touching story. The Duhe Dam, with its cascading snow-like waterfall, and the railway bridge soaring overhead further enhance the enchanting beauty of Jiunü Fairy Lake. Drifting on the water, gliding in a light boat amid shimmering waves and competing vessels, with towering cliffs and verdant peaks on both banks, you can enjoy fishing from a pleasure boat or explore mysterious caves for fun—it's like entering a fairyland in Guilin or the majestic scenery of the Three Gorges, sure to leave you relaxed and reluctant to leave. The lake water of Jiunü Fairy Lake comes from the Qinhe River, the second largest river in Shanxi Province. It originates in Qinyuan County, Shanxi, flows south through Anze, Qinshui, Yangcheng, and Jincheng, cuts through the Taihang Mountains, enters Henan, and finally joins the Yellow River. In addition, the Yanhe Spring is also a major supplementary water source. It is one of the most famous springs in Shanxi, known as the “No. 1 Spring in Shanxi,” and is one of the rare soft waters in northern China. Not only does it have a large volume, but it also boasts good water quality and low hardness, making it suitable for daily drinking and further processing—truly a natural blessing.

　　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 stays open until all visitors have left

　　Scenic Area Ticket: 30 RMB per person, boat ticket 58 RMB per person