Location: At the foot of Zhonghe Mountain along the banks of Wuyang River in Zhenyuan.
Description: Cut through by the Wuyang River, Zhenyuan Ancient Town is divided into two
parts: south city and north city, which forms a water town. Hence you will see
the importance of Wuyang River for this ancient town.
Flowing through the Mt. Miaoling, the charming and lively Wuyang River runs 95 kilometers (about 59 miles) from Huangping to Zhenyuan, finally into Yuanjiang River in Hunan Province. The part in Zhenyuan Ancient Town is the essence of whole part.
Taking a
cruise on the Wuyang River will bring you one surprise after another.
Grotesque gorges, perilous peaks and crystal-like waters present a wonderful
picture before you, as if you were entering a wonderland. Secluded caves,
gurgling springs, rugged rocks, dangerous passes and spectacular waterfalls
interspersed on the mountains of both banks endow the Wuyang River, along with
the dangers of Yangtze River and the elegance of Li River in Guilin. Each scenic
spot has been given a fanciful name according to their beautiful legends.