Karamay Jiulong Pool

　　Introduction  Karamay Jiulong Pool is the source of the Karamay River, located at the eastern outskirts within the urban river scenic belt — the East Suburb Waterfall Scenic Area. This scenic area mainly consists of an approximately 8-meter-high artificial waterfall, a large pool beneath the waterfall, and surrounding expansive green lawns and tree-lined belts.  The waterfall's water originates from the swift flow of the Fengke Canal, gushing out from the mouth of a central dragon sculpture. Leveraging the speed of the water spray and natural gravity, it forms a massive waterfall about 10 meters wide. Eight dragon mouths on both sides of the central waterfall also simultaneously spout water jets, together creating a grand aquatic corridor. Beneath the waterfall lies a large rectangular, zigzag-shaped pool with clear blue waves rippling within. On the east and west sides of the pool, small arched bridges connect to islands in the pond, forming pathways that span across the vast pool. The surroundings of the big pool consist of granite-paved flat grounds, with flower beds on both sides blooming with roses, marigolds, and other flowers, while the slopes are covered with green lawns accented by floral decorations.

　　To complement the vividly sculpted nine dragons, a set of classically styled buildings has been ingeniously constructed on the dam that spans the canal, with a total floor area of about 600 square meters. These include two octagonal pavilions on either side, a central gate tower, and a corridor connecting the pavilions and the gate tower. There are also corridors about 100 meters long on both sides of the large pool. Within the scenic area, the pedestrian pathways are paved with red-and-green tiles, presenting a neat and attractive appearance.  Several newly installed public telephone booths reflect the designers' human-centered philosophy. The uniquely designed, towering street lamps lend a special charm to Jiulong Pool under the night sky. The entire architectural complex features carved beams and painted rafters, vibrant colors, and rich ethnic characteristics. As an artificial tourist attraction, Jiulong Pool has attracted considerable attention from visitors. Since its completion, it has drawn numerous tourists daily for sightseeing and photography, and has become a proud riverside landmark for local residents.

　　 Karamay, Xinjiang