Yan Mountain Lake Scenic Area

　　    Yan Mountain Lake Scenic Area is situated 25 kilometers southwest of Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province, and forms part of the Yanwang Nose Reservoir. With a water surface covering 23 square kilometers, the area boasts a prime location and integrates dining and entertainment, making it an ideal destination for visitors from all walks of life to tour and sightsee.

　　    Yan Mountain Lake Scenic Area consists of six major zones: the Comprehensive Management and Service Area, Central Sightseeing Area,

　　    Water Recreation Area, Wanfu Island Sightseeing Area, Shangri-La Scenic Area, and Ecological Forest Landscape Area. The frontier landscape presents ever-changing vistas, contributing to the unique charm of Yan Mountain Lake Scenic Area. Its vast waters, stretching as far as the eye can see, offer the breathtaking beauty of a "high gorge embracing a placid lake."

　　    Majestic mountains, peculiar rocks, and steep cliffs stir the imagination of visitors; playful fish and harmonious birdsongs provide a feeling of returning to nature; and uniquely designed, elegant structures add further splendor to the scenic area.

　　    The scenic area features dozens of attractions, such as Yanwang Nose, Tiger Mountain, Sparrow Perched on Tiger Ridge, Eight Immortals Cliff, Auspicious Dragon Playing with Water, Fortune Bridge of Forgetfulness, Golden Toad Gazing at the Moon, Mother and Baby Monkey Mountain, Reclining Buddha Mountain, Chairman Mao Mountain, Heavenly Gifted Cloud Ladder, Wanfu Island, Guanyin Cave, and more. Each step reveals a new view, captivating and overwhelming to the eye. A particularly popular folk rhyme circulates here: “Touch Yanwang’s nose, and all illness will leave you; lock a chain on the nose, and peace and happiness will multiply,” which is both witty and amusing, and has become a catchphrase among many visitors. This scenic area was awarded the AA-level tourist attraction status by the National Tourism Administration in 2003.