Erlong River Scenic Area

　　    Located in the heart of the Liupan Mountains and adjacent to the Liangdian Gorge, which lies just 12 kilometers away, this 5-kilometer-long north-south canyon is one of the sources of the Jing River. It also serves as the watershed between the Jing and Wei Rivers. The Dahai Lake scenic spot belongs to the Wei River basin, while the Xiaohai Lake scenic spot belongs to the Jing River basin. The phrase “clearly distinct as the Jing and Wei Rivers” originates from here. The area is bordered by the Dananchuan and Liangdian Gorges, encompassing 200,000 acres of forest. Within the scenic zone, there are flowing springs, waterfalls, vast forests, and continuous peaks. It is the most resource-rich area of forest and wildlife within the Liupan Mountain Nature Reserve, often referred to as the “natural ecological botanical garden” and “natural zoo” of the Liupan Mountains, offering visitors a transcendent, otherworldly experience and a chance to reconnect with nature and embrace a simpler way of life.

　　    Ghost Gate Pass is a perilous, densely forested canyon deep within the Erlong River area. Stretching 8 kilometers, the canyon features lush forests and is home to a diverse range of wild animals, along with unique natural landscapes. Highlights include the Osmanthus Cliff, Chrysanthemum Ravine, Little Ghost Guarding the Gate, Ghost-Suppressing Tower, Cascading Pools, Nine-Step Waterfall, and Mushroom Rock. Traveling upstream against the current, with mist swirling and canyon winds blowing, the atmosphere can be eerie — as the local saying goes: "Ghost Gate Pass, mountain upon mountain, easy to enter but hard to leave." Yet, the occasional appearance of wild animals such as roe deer, musk deer, rabbits, and pheasants jumping out from the woods reminds us of the strong vitality of nature. The majestic, steep, and beautiful scenery of Ghost Gate Pass leaves visitors enchanted and reluctant to leave.