Furong Valley Scenic Area

　　The scenic area is 19 kilometers from the county seat and is a newly developed tourist attraction that combines Buddhist culture with natural ecological landscapes such as streams, waterfalls, cliffs, vegetation, and wildlife. Nestled within a valley of overlapping mountain ranges, its main peak, Luojia Mountain, stands at an elevation of 1,169.6 meters. Here, visitors are greeted by cascading waterfalls, emerald rain, crystal-clear pools, lush bamboo forests, and an untouched world that feels like a paradise.

　　The Stone Buddha Temple, originally built during the Tang Dynasty, has a history of over 1,100 years and remains active with incense offerings year-round. Furong Valley leaves a lasting impression with its millennia-old Buddhist culture and the majestic surge of the Longtan Waterfall.

　　On the 19th day of the sixth lunar month, the birthday of Guanyin Bodhisattva, it is said that no matter whether there is a drought or clear skies, a light drizzle will fall in Furong Valley around noon. Though attributed to the Bodhisattva’s blessing, this is actually a fascinating meteorological phenomenon.

　　Furong Valley — the Valley of Spring — features vibrant pools, exquisite waterfalls, and blooming blossoms. For a long time, this beautiful, mysterious, and enchanting valley remained hidden deep in the mountains, unseen by many. Now, it has finally revealed its splendor. This valley, known as Furong Valley, stretches four kilometers in depth, with towering peaks and colorful pools appearing every few meters or dozens of meters. Each pool is about ten meters in diameter and five to six meters deep. With shimmering light and vibrant hues, they are as splendid as blooming lotus flowers.

　　Large rocks lie half-submerged in the pools, resembling strange birds and beasts. Some pools even feature small waterfalls nearby. All the pools are encircled by massive gravel, whose glacier-polished surfaces form patterns like petals, complementing the beautiful waters and creating magical aquatic scenes.

　　The water sources of Furong Valley come from Baimayuan of Furong Peak, Sanhua Wu Valley Stream, Danxia Stream, and Jiulong Stream, with the Feilong Waterfall located upstream.

　　The valley is dotted with peculiar rocks, but the most remarkable are the Jadeite Pool clusters. There are over 100 large and small jadeite-colored pools in the valley, including 24 with a length of more than 15 meters, forming a fantastical aquatic wonderland that exudes youthful charm. Visiting Furong Valley can make one feel rejuvenated, hence its nickname “Qing Valley” (Green Valley), while its creek, Furong Stream, is affectionately called “Spring River,” evoking imagery of “spring river flowers and moonlit nights” full of tender emotion.