Headwaters of the Han River Scenic Area

　　The Headwaters of the Han River Scenic Area is located in Majiahe Village, Hanyuan Town, Ningqiang County, Shaanxi Province. Highways from Xi'an, Chengdu, and Hanzhong lead directly to Ningqiang County, with the scenic area being 10 kilometers from the county town and accessible along National Highway 108. It is a pristine natural landscape scenic area composed of virgin forests, waterfalls, peculiar mountains, and beautiful rocks, and it is the source of the Han River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River.

　　The Headwaters of the Han River Scenic Area enjoys a moist climate, fresh air, and a sound natural ecological environment. With beautiful scenery and abundant flora and fauna resources, featuring a rich diversity of species and strong local cultural flavor, the area boasts steep mountains and narrow valleys where river water cascades down the slopes, splashing like pearls and spraying like snow, with sounds resembling a zither or a zither-like instrument, forming the unique landscape of three waterfalls and three pools. Tracing the source upstream, the serene green mountains on both banks provide a backdrop, with high-hanging waterfalls and springs, peculiar peaks and strange rocks dotting the landscape, accompanied by birdsong, floral fragrance, and the gentle tinkling of spring water, making it a true natural oxygen bar. The natural and pristine resources of the Han River Headwaters are well-preserved, with rich flora and fauna. There are over 100 types of protected rare plants listed at the national level, including ginkgo, gastrodia elata, yew, and camphor trees, as well as more than 200 species of wildlife such as leopards, egrets, and orioles, offering significant scientific research value.

　　The mighty Han River, spanning three thousand li, has nurtured a fertile, prosperous, and culturally splendid basin, a land of heroes where countless historical figures have written glorious chapters of history. In recent years, it has attracted tourists from all over the country for historical exploration and eco-tourism, making it an excellent destination for returning to nature, leisure vacations, sightseeing, and science exploration.

　　The main attractions of the scenic area include Yuantanzi Waterfall, Guancai Waterfall, Yunhan Waterfall, Yuantan Pool, Guancai Pool, Hanyuan Pool, Shitizi (Stone Steps), Guanpu Platform, Camphor Forest, One Bowl of Water, Hand-Climbing Cliff, and Shizhuangwan (Stone Stake Bay).

　　Guancai Waterfall: Located in Caojialin in the central part of the scenic area at an altitude of 1,398 meters. With a water head of about 30 meters, the silver waterfall resembles a flowing ribbon, descending into the azure Guancai Pool.

　　Shizhuangwan: From in front of Guancai Waterfall, climb the stone steps to the large rock cliff, where two towering stone peaks rise sharply from the ground, reaching straight into the sky, gracefully standing in the secluded valley.

　　Hanyuan Pool: Located upstream at the source in the northern part of the scenic area at an altitude of 1,535 meters, where the Yunhan Waterfall flows into the deep pool. The pool is several zhang deep, clear and emerald green, commonly known as Hanyuan Pool.

　　Transportation Guide

　　Scenic Area Address: Majiahe Village, Hanyuan Town, Ningqiang County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province

　　By Bus: Take a bus from Ningqiang County to Huangbayi, and get off at Majiahe en route.

　　By Car: Hanzhong City — National Highway G108 — pass through Ningqiang County — about 13 kilometers — turn right at the signpost to Majiahe Village.