Qinx River Source Scenic Area

　　The Qinx River is part of the Yellow River system and is one of the eight major rivers in Shanxi Province, ranking as the second longest after the Fen River. It flows for over a hundred kilometers within the territory of Qinyuan, covering a drainage area of 2,103 square kilometers. The Qinx River is the mother river of Qinyuan County, which derives its name from the river’s origin. There are six identified sources of the Qinx River: Huofeng Village in Guantan Township, Xigou in Jingfeng Township, Maquan Village in Baihuyao, Jianyadi Village in Chishi Bridge Township, Shuiyu Village in Congziyu Township, and Heidi Village in Wangtao Township. Its main water source originates from Heidi Village, hence the name “Qinx River Source.”

　　The river source lies in a long, narrow cliff valley behind the village. The two cliffs are about 7 meters apart, and at the base of each, a spring gushes forth as thick as a bucket, with crystal-clear water and an unwavering flow year-round. After the two streams converge, they rush eastward through the gully, gathering tributaries along the way before the Xiaonan River exits the county boundary, marking the beginning of its thousand-mile journey that ultimately pours into the Yellow River.

　　The Qinx River Source has now been developed into a scenic area. The area features towering mountains facing each other, cliffs as steep as if cut by a knife, and deep valleys that alternately open and close—sometimes lush green peaks rise high above, their summits out of sight, and sometimes the valley narrows to a thread-like passage, resembling a dead end. Every year, numerous adventurous tourists come here to explore.

　　Phone: 0355-7832341

　　Address: Qinyuan County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province