Erlongshan Reservoir

Erlongshan Reservoir

Erlongshan Reservoir is located in the northwest of Shangzhou City, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province, upstream of Danjiang River, 4 km away from the center of Shangluo city. The dam of the reservoir is 63.7 meters high. The total storage capacity is 80 million cubic meters, and the maximum water area is 5490 mu. The average water area is 3420 mu, the altitude of the reservoir area is 720-1300 m, the annual average temperature is 12.6 ℃, the annual average rainfall is 720 mm, and the reservoir controls the upper reaches of Danjiang River with an area of 965 square kilometers. Since its completion in 1973, the reservoir has brought great social and economic benefits in flood control, power generation, irrigation, urban flood aquaculture, etc.

geographical environment

Erlongshan Reservoir is located in the northwest of Shangzhou City, upstream of Danjiang River, 4 km away from the city center. The dam of the reservoir is 63.7 meters high. The total storage capacity is 80 million cubic meters. The maximum water area is 5490 mu. The average water area is 3420 mu, the altitude of the reservoir area is 720-1300 m, the annual average temperature is 12.6 ℃, the annual average rainfall is 720 mm, and the reservoir controls the upper reaches of Danjiang River with an area of 965 square kilometers. Since its completion in 1973, the reservoir has brought great social and economic benefits in flood control, power generation, irrigation, urban flood aquaculture, etc. As Erlongshan Reservoir is located in the famous "Xian'e River" in history, it is also called Xian'e lake. As early as the Tang Dynasty, it has become a tourist attraction in the ancient capital Chang'an.

Historical origin

Erlongshan Reservoir is located in the famous "Xian'e River" in history, so it is also called Xian'e lake. There are many scenic spots in the lake area, such as Xian'e cliff, island in the middle of the lake, Guandi temple and so on.

As early as the Tang Dynasty, Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi and many other literati traveled thousands of miles here to recite poems, release boats and visit. Since then, this place has become a tourist attraction of the ancient capital Chang'an.

Main attractions

The cliffs on both sides of the reservoir area are cut like knives, with steep peaks, jagged rocks, lush trees, gurgling streams and fragrant flowers,

There is a natural beauty of seclusion and clarity. At the intersection of Banqiao River and Danjiang River, there are isolated peaks, which form a wonderful landscape of Erlong Xizhu.

Erlongshan is the Pearl of Qinling Mountains. Every year, many tourists come here to fish in Erlongshan Reservoir.

Myths and legends

Stone sheep, stone ox, stone frog and Golden Rooster report the dawn and stand on the Bank of the river; Queen Mother's dressing table and rouge box are left on the bank; Xian'e's wall cutting on Xian'e peak and peach blossom on the South Bank of Danjiang River are listed as "eight sceneries and ten views of Shangzhou".

festival activities

There are a group of ancient temples on the bank. Every year, the temple fair is held on the last three days of the first month, and three major operas (Qinqiang opera, Erhuang opera and Meihu Opera) are used to boost the festival, attracting pilgrims from Sichuan, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan and Hubei provinces to pay homage.

Modern construction

In 1973, the water conservancy builders built a dam under the "Xian'e River" and cut off the Danjiang River. The water level rose by tens of meters to form an artificial lake, called "Xian'e Lake".

From the dam to the water return lines of the East and West rivers, each is more than 1000 meters long and 6000 mu wide. Fish are raised in the lake and boating on the lake.

Water around the mountain, circuitous bend, like two dragons lying on the plate, watching the sky pillow.

In the center of the confluence of the two rivers, there is an isolated island with a width of about 20 mu. Peach trees are widely planted on the island. In March of fireworks, Orioles fly and grass grow, flowers bloom and thousands of trees grow, and the color dips into the spring stream. The surrounding four mountain systems are like giant dragons absorbing water from the central island. The mountains and rivers are reflected in each other. The wind blows the surface of the lake, and the dragon is about to fly. From the former "two dragon drama" to today's "four Dragon drama", the image is wonderful, it is difficult to express.

Rainy and foggy days, misty clouds, golden autumn shadow, lake light reflection, like a "mirage", very spectacular.

The construction of Erlong mountain has played a great role in the flood control of Shangluo Mountain area, reducing the threat of flood to the downstream people, and the reservoir has made a great contribution to the flood control of Shangluo.

Traffic information

You can take No.10 or No.11 bus and get off at Xian'e Lake Station.

Address: Northwest of Shangzhou District, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province

Longitude: 109.91975575816

Latitude: 33.900172911794

Ticket information: Free

Opening hours: all day

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