Daruoyan Scenic Area

Daruoyan Scenic Area is located in the middle reaches of the Xiao Nanxi River, covering a total area of 85 square kilometers.
The scenic area is characterized by its waterfalls, peculiar peaks, secluded caves, beautiful waters, and mythical legends. It boasts numerous waterfalls with various shapes and forms; peculiar peaks and rocks full of interest.

Taogong Cave is praised by Taoists as the ‘Twelfth Blessed Land under Heaven’, with its deep and spacious interior, and was once the hermitage of Tao Hongjing, the ‘Prime Minister of the Mountains’ from the Southern Dynasties, who wrote the book ‘True Decree’ here.

The Bai Zhang Waterfall is known for its grand momentum and high drop; Tengxi Waterfall and Pond are naturally formed, renowned for their exquisite beauty; Jiuji Waterfall is unique for its numerous cascades and rhythmic beauty; Yaxia Reservoir is intriguing for its hidden nature, ‘heard but not seen’, which makes it fascinating; The Twelve Peaks are closely packed, rugged and towering, surpassing other peak landscapes.

The main attractions include: Taogong Cave, Jiuji Stone Gate Platform, Bai Zhang Waterfall, Yaxia Reservoir, Twelve Peaks, Tengxi Waterfall Group, Dai Tou Ancient Village, Gao Xu Village, Zui Xi, Zhongxin Keng, Xiaoruoyan Group, Furong Three Cliffs, Phoenix Stockade, and the Xiao Nanxi River and its riverbank beach forests, etc.

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Zui Xi is located at the northeast corner of Shuiyun Village. Along the stream, there are strange rocks and peculiar peaks, secluded caves, ancient pines, and hanging waterfalls, which are too numerous to take in at a glance. The scenic spots in this area include: Kirin Rock, Kirin Spring, Three-Linked Waterfall, Longevity Pit, Triangle Waterfall, and Jiaolong Spraying Water.

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Xiao Nanxi River Beach Forest: Most of the river water is about 1 meter deep, with a few pools several meters deep. The water is clear and crystal-like jade. Drifting on a bamboo raft in the jade-like stream, the water is as blue as the sky, blending into one color. White clouds in the sky are reflected at the bottom of the water, making the bamboo raft seem to be drifting through the clouds, flying in the sky. The dense riverbank forests on both banks provide thick shade. On the banks, green willows, bamboo, Chinese tallow trees, maple trees, white thatch, and red flowers form an intoxicating picture.

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