Qinglong Gorge in Huguan

　　The slopes of Qinglong Gorge are covered with pine, cypress, persimmon, and date trees, while the valley floor is scattered with uniquely shaped spiritual rocks. Towering cliffs rise thousands of feet, creating breathtaking scenery. Qinglong Gorge is also a tributary of Longquan Gorge, located at the northeastern entrance of Longquan Gorge, about 70 kilometers northwest of the county town. It is one of the tourist attractions within the Longquan Gorge Scenic Area. Oriented from north to south, Qinglong Gorge stretches 5 kilometers in length and features four scenic spots: Qinglong Pool, Lotus Terrace, Fox Fairy Cave, and Maqi Fort. It gets its name from the Qinglong Pool within the gorge. With its stunning natural landscape, Qinglong Gorge is an ideal destination for leisure and vacation. The southern entrance of Qinglong Gorge is broad and open, flanked by gently sloping, low-rise peaks that stand facing each other in the distance. The mountainsides are densely forested with pine, cypress, persimmon, and date trees, interspersed with lush flowers and plants, presenting a vibrant sea of green and brilliant colors. The valley floor is dotted with peculiarly shaped spiritual rocks—some small enough to hold in your hand, while the largest is a rectangular monolith, measuring 15 meters in length, 15 meters in height, and 3 meters in width, standing solitary atop a small hill. Surprisingly, a lush, evergreen cypress tree grows atop this massive rock, remaining verdant all year round. Not far from the large rock, at the bottom of the gorge, there is a fault in the riverbed where the stream water cascades down from the cliff edge into a deep pool, forming a spectacular waterfall. With a drop of over 30 meters and a width of 2 meters, the waterfall roars like thunder. Over time, the waterfall has eroded a pool at its base. This pool spans more than 200 square meters and reaches a depth of over 10 meters, its deep waters a vivid, jade-like green.