Cherry Creek

　　   Cherry Creek is situated to the northwest of Jiuzhong Mountain in Luojiang Township, spanning roughly 12 kilometers. Separated from Bengxi River by just one mountain, the two waterways are about 300 meters apart. The creek is lined with lush green trees and flanked by steep cliffs, with highlights including One Gorge, Two Gorges, Three Gorges, the Male and Female Dragon Caves, the Immortal Cave, the Black Child Cave, the Yin River, the Grand Karst Cave, and Jar Pool. One Gorge is about 100 meters long and 3 meters wide. Between the sheer cliffs, the intermittent spring of the Male Dragon Cave erupts unpredictably, shooting over 20 meters before crashing down about 50 meters below the cave, resembling a thunderous roar. The creek water surges abruptly, trees sway, and mist rises. On the midsection of the opposite cliff, about 5 meters up, lies the Immortal Cave. Passing through it, you’ll find the Female Dragon Cave on the inner side, where the stream flows gently, cool and sweet to the taste. About 150 meters ahead is Two Gorges, where fragrant blossoms fill the air and the scenery is enchanting. The cliffs along the gorge resemble a golden dragon playing with a pearl, creating a scene of natural charm. Three Gorges features oddly shaped rocks lying across the creek, where the water complements the surrounding flowers and trees. Looking up at the mountaintop, giant rocks resemble an eagle gazing at the moon, seemingly ready to cry but holding back. About 1,000 meters past Three Gorges, you enter Black Cave. The cliffs on both sides lean toward each other, blocking out the sun so completely that visitors can’t see the sky above but can hear the sound of water echoing below — a sight that never fails to amaze. About 300 meters into Black Cave, on the right side of the cliff, lies the Yin River, its depths unfathomable. Inside the cave, springs trickle with a chilling atmosphere. Moving forward and turning left, you cross a small stream about two meters wide. On the rock face above is the Pangjia Cave, a large karst cave about 20 meters high, 50 meters wide, and 15 meters deep, facing the Luojia Cave across the way. Lush grass and fragrant flowers grow around the cave, filling the air with a pleasant aroma. Below the cave, the creek water sparkles as frogs and fish play. About 100 meters upstream, Jar Pool is about 10 meters deep and 10 meters in diameter, shaped like a round mirror facing the sky — so deep that it can only be crossed by boat.

　　   Source: People's Government of Chengkou County, Chongqing Municipality