Jiangkou Scenic Area

　　   Jiangkou Scenic Area is situated on the upper reaches of the Yuan River in Xinyu City. Constructed as a reservoir in 1958, the lake boasts many islands and is known as the “Thousand Island Lake of Jiangxi.” The scenic area spans 175 square kilometers and is embraced by lush green mountains and vast, beautiful waters. The area consists of three parts: the lower section features 30,000 acres of reservoir bays with winding channels and scattered islands; the middle section includes a 3-kilometer-long high mountain gorge, vividly described as “twin cliffs towering to the skies, with only a sliver of sky visible overhead,” hence its nickname “Little Three Gorges.”

　　   The upper section encompasses over 30,000 acres of water surface, offering boundless misty waves and vast views, with fishing boats dotting the lake and distant peaks appearing and disappearing, presenting a picturesque scene of lake and mountain scenery. Here, visitors feel as if they are inside a traditional Chinese ink painting, truly experiencing the sensation of “boats sailing on water, people wandering in a painted landscape.” To the south, the majestic Zhongshan Mountain and verdant Linggang Mountain stand like emerald screens, while to the north, the seven peaks of Yuan Ridge resemble a soaring dragon, descending from the towering Yangshan Mountain, creating an awe-inspiring and unstoppable momentum.

　　   Snake Island is located to the north of Ruohong Islands in Wulong Lake Scenic Area of Fairy Lake National Forest Park, covering an area of just 3.5 mu.

　　   Wannian Bridge, also known as Wansui Bridge and commonly called Dongmen Bridge, spans the southern part of Qianyang Lake in Fairy Lake National Forest Park. With a total length of 384 meters and a width of 7.68 meters, it is a large stone arch bridge with 11 arches and served as the main southern route from the ancient city of Fen Yi.

　　   Legend has it that long ago, a young man from Xinyu encountered fairy maidens descending to earth here, and he fell in love and married the most beautiful and youngest among them, which is how the bridge got its name.

　　   Fairy Lake is located 16 kilometers southwest of Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province. It is the birthplace of the legendary tale “Fairy Descending to Earth” recorded in the ancient text “In Search of the Supernatural” and is a renowned lake-type national key scenic area. It is also home to Asia’s largest subtropical tree species gene bank. Covering 189 square kilometers, with a lake surface of 50 square kilometers, the area features scattered islands and crystal-clear waters, along with mysterious and alluring primeval forests.

　　   Fairy Lake boasts simple yet stunning natural scenery characterized by “seclusion, beauty, wonder, and grandeur.” The scenic area combines both lake-type and mountainous landscapes. There is the winding, serene Wulong Lake with interconnected channels, the rapid-flowing Zhongshan Gorge flanked by two cliffs, the vast and misty Lingyang Lake with hundreds of sailboats, and the Dagang Mountain, a treasure trove of color genes. Within this ancient and mystical land of Fairy Lake, numerous beautiful legends are passed down, alongside countless historical relics immortalized in history: a thousand-year-old underwater ancient city, submerged ancient bridges, stone carvings by the water, ancient temples, and ruins of ancient pottery kilns — all regarded as wonders of Chinese heritage. This is also the hometown of Huzhao, the first top imperial scholar of Jiangxi in the Tang Dynasty; Wang Qinruo, a prominent minister of the Song Dynasty; and Yan Song, a powerful prime minister of the Ming Dynasty. Notably, the scientific masterpiece “Tiangong Kaiwu” by Song Yingxing adds rich cultural significance to Fairy Lake.