Laolongtan
老龙潭
A deep gorge pool at the source of the Jing River, surrounded by waterfalls and primeval forest. It is linked to the legend of Wei Zheng dreaming of slaying the Dragon King of the Jing River.
Laolongtan is located in Jinghe Source Town, Jingyuan County. It is the birthplace of the Jing River. In the gorge, a three-tiered waterfall connects with deep pools, and the cliffs on both sides and the secondary forest are dense. It is cool in summer, making it the top choice for escaping the heat in the Liupan Mountains. The story in Journey to the West of Wei Zheng dreaming of slaying the Dragon King of the Jing River is set against this backdrop. Tickets are required. A round trip along the boardwalk takes about 2 hours. It can be combined with Yehe Valley and Liangdian Gorge into a day trip. The site is about 70 km from Guyuan city, and buses run from the Jingyuan County seat.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Xiaonanchuan Scenic Area
- Liangdianxia
- Yehe Valley
- Liupanshan Red Army Long March Memorial
- Kaicheng Site
- Pengyang Terraced Fields
- Guyuan Museum
- Jiangtaibu Red Army Reunion Memorial