Tian Guan Water Conservancy Leisure Resort

　　Situated in Qianjiang, Hubei Province, the resort is bordered by the Han-Yi Expressway to the south, National Highway 318 to the north, Qianjiang’s city center 8 kilometers to the east, and the Jianghan area to the west. With its superior geographical location and well-connected transportation network, it offers great accessibility. In the eighth year of the Tongzhi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1869), the Han River broke its banks at Longtouguai (now known as Zekou), carving out a new waterway that split into eastern and western branches near Tian Guan—namely the East Jing River and the West Jing River. As this area serves as the strategic gateway to the upper region of the Four Lakes area, covering 1,000 square kilometers (including 4 million mu of farmland), it came to be called Tian Guan (Field Pass).

　　The Tian Guan Water Conservancy Leisure Resort was developed and constructed through investment attraction by the Provincial Tian Guan Water Conservancy Project Management Office. The resort consists of “one river (the Tian Guan River) and two islands (Tian Guan Island and Liu Ling Island),” which together resemble a “dragon playing with two pearls” when viewed from above. The Tian Guan River stretches 30 kilometers, connecting Chang Lake and the East Jing River. Lush greenery lines its banks, and its clear, serene waters twist and turn like a coiling dragon. Tian Guan Island, located at the dragon’s head, juts directly into the East Jing River, covering an area of over 500 acres. Surrounded by water on all sides, it boasts verdant trees, fresh air, and the sounds of birdsong and blooming flowers. Liu Ling Island, situated at the dragon’s tail and close to Chang Lake, spans more than 600 acres. With shimmering waves reflecting the blue sky, towering ancient camphor trees, and dense shade, it presents a picturesque scene. The area’s cable car across the river and planted metasequoia forests create a unique riverside landscape.