Yuncheng Jiulong Mountain Natural Scenic Area

　　Yuncheng, Shanxi, is situated in the Golden Triangle of the Yellow River, at the junction of Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Henan provinces, and is one of the important cradles of Chinese civilization. The three legendary ancestors of the Chinese nation—Yellow Emperor, Yan Emperor, and Chiyou—left behind many wonderful legends here. Emperors Yao, Shun, and Yu pioneered the origins of civilization in this region. Historical figures such as Liu Zongyuan, Guan Hanqing, and Guan Yu have left everlasting legacies that shine brightly through the ages.

　　Jiulong Mountain Natural Scenic Area is located in the hinterlands of the Zhongtiao Mountains, in Dongguo Town, Yanhu District, Yuncheng City, on the southern shore of Lake Yuncheng, at the intersection of the Yuncheng-Sanshui Expressway and the Southern Ring Expressway, about 15 kilometers from downtown. Originally named Jiuli Mountain, it was named after Chiyou, the ancestor of the Miao-Li people. In front of the mountain stands a stone tablet erected in 1962 by the Yuncheng County People's Committee, inscribed with “Neolithic Site of Mohewan Village,” marking this area as a human settlement 7,000 years ago. A pottery kiln site on one of the slopes indicates a human settlement from 5,000 years ago. Known as the “No. 1 Road under Heaven,” the ancient Yuban Salt Road has been listed as part of the fourth batch of Shanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units. Additionally, relics such as Chiyou’s tomb mound, Northern Wei Dynasty cliff carvings, Song Dynasty city walls, ancient beacon towers, and temples from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties can be found throughout the area. Dongguo Town was named a Shanxi Provincial Civilized Small Town in 2004 and listed as a national pilot town for small-town construction in 2005.

　　Jiulong Mountain is majestic and shrouded in clouds and mist. Its ten-kilometer-long valley features continuously flowing rivers and interconnected waterfalls and pools. Dozens of scenic spots, such as “Three Pools Reflecting the Moon,” “Jiulong Waterfall,” “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” “Azure Sea Islands,” “Yin-Yang Boundary,” and “Sky-Linking Path,” are picturesque. Classic legends like “The Gentleman of Dongguo and the Wolf,” “Third Mother Taming the Wolf,” “The Lama Stealing Treasures,” “Guan Yu Sharpening His Sword,” and “The Niu Family Courtyard” are well known to all. The ancient Yuban Salt Road, chiseled by Yu during the time of Emperor Yao, is one of the “Four Great Highways” from four thousand years ago and also the essential “Sunlit Path” for the historical southward transport of Lu salt. The ancient Suoyang Pass served as the border checkpoint between the states of Jin and Yu during the Spring and Autumn period. Classic tales such as “Bole Judging Horses,” “Using Yu to Attack Guo,” “When the Lips Are Gone, the Teeth Will Be Cold,” and “Ji North Emptied of Horses” all took place here. The world’s earliest toll station before the Ming Dynasty—commonly known as “Waguang Temple”—the “Children’s Nest Stone Cave” reflecting Chinese reproductive and romantic culture, and the “Tongzhen Stone Yin Stele” are also located here.

　　Jiulong Mountain Natural Scenic Area boasts a sound ecological environment, abundant tourism resources, and cultural attractions. With convenient transportation, it connects via expressways to the world-renowned Martial Temple—Guan Di Temple, the Dead Sea, and the Shrine of Emperor Shun, forming an integrated destination. It blends historical culture into natural scenery, allowing visitors to appreciate the ancient root culture of Hedong while hiking and enjoying leisure activities, and to connect with the beautiful poetry of ancient sages, making it another excellent tourist destination in Yuncheng City.

　　Yuncheng Jiulong Mountain Natural Scenic Area Development Co., Ltd. was established in 2003. The development project is a key component of the Nanshan Ecological Tourism Area of Yuncheng City and holds vast business potential. We sincerely welcome investors and visionary individuals from home and abroad to discuss investments, pursue mutually beneficial cooperation, and achieve shared success through trust and integrity.

Yuncheng Jiulong Mountain Natural Scenic Area isAA-rated attraction

　　Source: Yuncheng City Local Chronicles Compilation Committee