Liancheng Jiulong Lake

　　The Jiulong Lake · Jiulong Cave Group Scenic Area features well-preserved primeval forest vegetation, vast water surfaces, and landscapes known for “mountains in the lake, caves in the mountains, and water in the caves.” Major attractions within the area include: the Town-Protecting Buddha Stone in Jiulong Gorge, the Jiulong Crossing-the-River Stone, Chicken Island and Turtle Island in the lake center, White Horse Mountain, the Jiulong Cave Group, ancient fossil groups, Candlestick Mountain, Mandarin Duck Bay, Ten-Li Flat Lake, Jiulong Gorge, various large and small islands in the lake center, Mengxi Valley, the Erdie Spring Waterfall, Fish Leaping Over the Dragon Gate, and Heavenly Scripture Rock.

　　For water attractions, visitors can take painted pleasure boats; speedboats are also available for a thrilling cruise along the Jiulong Lake route, though speedboat fares are charged separately.

　　The central Turtle Island covers nearly 300 acres, facing White Horse Mountain. The mountain is filled with karst caves known as the Jiulong Cave Group, which feature abundant stalactites and have yielded discoveries of ancient human fossils.

　　Outside the caves, ancient trees thrive and vines twist around, with expansive and dense primeval forests blanketing the land. Wildflowers are scattered throughout the woods, creating a refreshing and pleasant scenery. Downstream along the lake lies the 20-kilometer-long Jiulong Gorge, where the legendary Jiulong Eighteen Rapids were once hailed as “the foremost wonder of Fujian’s waters.” Towering cliffs line both sides of the gorge, offering views of clear waters, swimming fish, peculiar rocks, and sturdy pines.

　　(Image source: Longyan Tourism Official Website)

　　Information source: Fujian Provincial Department of Tourism Development