Lieta Lake
猎塔湖
A highland lake scenic area about 35 km north of the county seat, comprising Lieta Lake, Pearl Waterfall and the Zimu River, with a water-monster legend attached to the main lake, known as Black Lake.
The Lieta Lake scenic area lies in northern Jiulong County, about 35 km from the county seat, at over 3,000 m. It consists of three sub-areas, Lieta Lake, Pearl Waterfall and the Zimu River, combining primeval forest, highland lakes, alpine meadows and wildlife. The main lake, known locally as 'Black Lake', has dark, deep waters, and local legends tell of a water monster; CCTV once filmed a documentary here. The area is lightly developed, so roads and facilities depend on conditions on the ground. It is advisable to hire a vehicle and a local guide, and to watch for altitude sickness and mountain weather. Coordinates are approximate.
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