Jiulongkou

　　   A national AAA-level tourist attraction and a provincial scenic area. It is named “Jiulongkou” (Nine-Dragon Mouth) because nine rivers converge radially onto a small island—Longzhu Island (Dragon Pearl Island). Jiulongkou boasts abundant natural resources, including 64 species of wild birds and animals, 75 species of wild plants, 62 species of trees, 36 types of aquatic products, and 2,500 hectares of marshland. It is hailed as a natural “treasure basin,” “golden beach and silver marsh,” and “pearl of the Lixiahe region.” In the mild spring, reed sprouts emerge from the water, willow branches cast reflections, and swallows skim the sky. In the blazing summer, dewdrops glisten on green leaves, lotus flowers bloom under the sun, making it an ideal place to escape the heat. In the golden autumn, the rustling of reeds in the wind is accompanied by vast expanses of reed catkins and few visitors. In the harsh winter, fishing villages by the water catch the sweeping winds, and over the boundless sea-like flatland, the sunset lingers. The area’s 11 natural landscapes—including “Reflection of the Dragon Tower,” “Morning Mist Like Veil,” “Fish Viewing at Lotus Harbor,” and “Boating on Emerald Waves”—are breathtakingly beautiful and soothing to the soul. The Wugu Tree on Longzhu Island gets its name from the fact that its fruits resemble various grains. Both China Central Television and Jiangsu Education Television have filmed documentaries showcasing the scenery of Jiulongkou, which were aired on their programs “Splendors of China” and “Economic Panorama,” respectively. In 2010, Jiulongkou Scenic Area was successfully rated as a national AAA-level tourist attraction.

　　   Source: The Party History Research Office of the Yancheng Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China