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Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area
Shuzheng Gully (Page 1) :
 Shuzheng
Lakes
 Shuzheng
Gully occupies a major position in Jiuzhaigou Valley. The main paths and roads
are flat and have been newly paved with asphalt.The scenic spot of Shuzheng Qun
Hai (Shuzheng Lakes) is the entrance to magnificent Jiuzhaigou. With a total length
of 13.8 kilometres, Shuzheng contains over 40 different lakes, occupying 40% of
the total area in Jiuzhaigou. The water is bright blue and crystal clear. The
clay-colored calcium dykes are elegant and defined, with a lot of weeping willows,
pines, cypresses and China firs growing on them. Waters of the upper reaches of
the lake leap over the bushes and trees of the dyke in a cloud of
white spray, forming many charming water screens.
 The
whole lake group is clearly steeped in blue water and green trees, making visitors
wonder whether they have stepped into a fantasy world. The waters overflow the
banks between the lakes, which are covered with willows, pines and cypresses,
and the overflows become a succession of waterfalls. On the dykes of these lakes
there is a kind of plateau bush that puts its roots down deeply; these plants
add to the many special native plant groups, which provide a marvellous natural
spectacle. The nearby Shuzheng stockaded village has preserved two primitive stone
mills and one wooden bridge; they are simple and rough and enhance the rustic
charm of the locale.
 Shuijinggong
(Crystal Palace) Lake lies in the lower reaches of Shuzheng Gully; the most rippling
lake covers an area of 1,000 acres, and is 40 to 50 meters in depth. In the 10
meter-depth of the centre bottom, there is a milky yellow dyke composed of carbonic
acid calcium; it resembles a dragon crouching below the lake. When the wind is
blowing across the lake, the dragon seems to be squirming with the billowing water.
Treasure
Mirror Cliff
 Treasure
Mirror Cliff is a gigantic cliff rising 800 meters from ground level. Its surface
is as smooth and slippery as a mirror. Capped with pines and
China firs,
the cliff top resembles a human head with cropped short hair and curly beard,
which according to local mythology, was left over by Zhayiga, the Ancester of
mountains to keep the evil spirit under control.
Potted
Landscape Lake
On the Lake's shallows, a few dozen miniature-potted-landscape-like bushes of
azalea, poplar, metasequoia and other varieties are scattered about. They assume
various forms; some in the shape of a fierce spread eagle and others a galloping
steed.
Reed
Lake
Luwei Hai (elevation
2,140 meters) is actually a semi-marsh lake, where reeds abound and birds fly
freely. A clear brook zigzags its way through the marsh, where waterfowls are
seen hovering overhead. When the reeds come into bloom, the green meandering brook
presents a striking contrast to the yellow spread of reeds. Layers of the down-like
flowers ripple, seducing many wild ducks and egrets to come and visit. Reed Lake
is suffused with color and exudes a thriving and flourishing vitality.
Shuanglong
Hai Lake
Shuanglong Hai is situated among the bushes below the waterfall of Huohua Hai
(Sparking Lake). It was named after two biological calcium dykes, which lurk under
the water. Possibly due to the peaceful environment and the blessing of the two
huge "dragons", there are many beautiful swans and mandarin ducks that are without
fear of humans. Lucky visitors may catch a view of the ducks swimming in groups
and swans dancing in the air.
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