Laolongwan Springs
老龙湾
A lake formed by a cluster of springs in Yeyuan Town, Linqu County. The water is so clear you can see the bottom, and it stays warm in winter and cool in summer, earning it the nickname 'Little Jiangnan of the North'.
Laolongwan lies in Yeyuan Town, Linqu County, where numerous springs converge to form the lake. The spring water stays at a constant temperature year-round, so it does not freeze in winter and stays cool in summer. Water plants sway in the clear lake. Sites within the scenic area include Qin Pool, Wanbao Spring, Pearl Spring, Sword-Forging Pool and Jiangnan Pavilion. Legend has it that Ouye Zi, a master swordsmith of the Spring and Autumn period, once forged swords here. A walk around the lake takes about 1.5 hours. Check the scenic area's posted information for tickets. It is about 35 km from downtown Qingzhou and can be combined with a visit to Mount Yi and the Shanwang Fossil Museum.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Shanwang Paleontological Fossil Museum
- Jingtang Ancient Village
- Yunmen Mountain
- Yangtianshan National Forest Park
- Tuoshan Grottoes
- Mount Yi
- Qingzhou Zhenjiao Mosque
- Ou Garden