Danfeng Peach Blossom Valley Scenic Area

　　The scenic area was home to a patrol inspection office during the Ming Dynasty and Danshui County was established here in the Qing Dynasty. Since the ancient Shangmi Kingdom was founded, the area has seen frequent commercial activities and well-developed water and land transportation. It served as a major hub for both water and land transport, described as “a water port connecting Jingzhou and Xiangyang, and a gateway where mule caravans entered Languan.” Its historic mule caravan routes were key supply lines for daily necessities to the dynasties of Chang’an. The area boasts profound folk cultural heritage, being the birthplace of Shangluo Flower Drum and “Han Erhuang” opera, with a long-standing and distinctive tradition of filial piety culture. Local handicrafts such as embroidery and weaving are also highly developed. Built upon the National Soil and Water Conservation Demonstration Park and Water Conservancy Scenic Area, and based on the Eight Scenic Spots—“Temple Terrace Basking in Morning Light,” “Northern Shore Veiled in Blue Mist,” “Red Cliffs at Sunset with Boats Few,” “Ancient Peach Blossom Stockade of Duke Zhou,” “Dragon’s Mouth Dividing the River Clear to the Sea,” “Lion Seizing the Moon with Fierce Winds,” “Fairy Maiden Bathing in Rain on Jagged Rocks,” and “Singing Amidst Night Snow on Eastern Ridge”—the area has developed cultural themes including bamboo, fortune, peach blossoms, ancient town, and commerce. In early spring, the hills are covered with blooming peach blossoms, complemented by bamboo and pine forests, where historical culture and folk traditions

　　blend organically with natural scenery, making it an ideal destination for leisure travel and experiencing the folk culture of southern Shaanxi. Major attractions include: Peach Blossom Stockade, Romantic Peach Blossom Valley, Danshui City God Temple, Magpie Bridge, Prayer Platform, Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, Danjiang River Rafting,

　　terraced water features, Peach Blossom Fairy Square, amusement park, and other landscape facilities.