Danjiang scenic spot

Danjiang scenic spot

Danjiang scenic area, with a total area of 590 square kilometers, includes Danjiang, xiaosanxia, Xiangyan temple, zuchan Valley, canal head, jingziguan, Longshan and other boutique scenic spots (spots). It is a bright pearl embedded in the junction of seven counties in Henan, Hubei and Shaanxi provinces. It is the canal head and water source of the middle route of South to north water diversion. It is a comprehensive tourist resort integrating tourism, leisure and vacation, attracting tourists Tourists from all over the country are pouring in. In 1994, it was named as "Henan provincial scenic spot" by Henan provincial government. In 1999, it was identified as one of the "top ten tourist attractions in Henan" by Henan provincial government. It is one of the "top ten scenic spots" in Nanyang city. In 2004, it was rated as the first "eight scenic spots (ten scenic spots of counties and cities)" in Nanyang city.

Geographical advantages

Danjiang River, which originates from Qinling Mountains and flows into Hanjiang River, has a total length of 384 km. It is a mountainous river course and is the main branch of Hanjiang River. In ancient times, Danjiang was called "fenqingjiang" because the eldest son of Emperor Yao was buried in Danjiang. Danjiang navigation has a long history. According to Yugong, the earliest geography book in China, it was navigable as early as the Warring States period. The waterway goes up to Longju village in Shaanxi Province, down to Laohekou in Hubei Province, and along Hanjiang River to the Yangtze River. It is an important waterway transportation hub from the ancient Yangtze River to the ancient capital Xi'an. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Danjiang shipping became more and more prosperous. At its peak, only jingziguan wharf berthed more than 100 ships a day, and sailboats stood for more than 10 Li. In modern times, with the rise of land transportation such as railway and highway, the waterway in the upper reaches of Danjiang River was blocked gradually, and only Danjiangkou reservoir was navigable.

Cultural influence

Along the banks of Danjiang River, there are dinosaur egg fossils of 100 million years ago, elephant incisor fossils of 500000 years ago and more than 20 species of fossil vertebrates. There are also more than 30 Neolithic sites, more than 10 ancient city sites, more than 20 large-scale ancient tombs and some ancient buildings. The famous battles in history, such as the "Qin Jin expedition" and the "Qin Chu Danyang bloody battle", took place along the coast. Danyang, the early capital of Chu, one of the five tyrants in the spring and Autumn period, is probably located in Longcheng along the Danjiang River. Danjiang is located in the dangerous area of Shangluo in the back, Jingxiang in the front, and wanluo in the northeast. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is a place for military strategists.

Modern construction

In 1958, the Danjiangkou reservoir was built. The Danjiangkou Water Control Project was built at the intersection of Danjiang River and Hanjiang River, intercepting the two major water systems of Danjiang River and Hanjiang River. With an area of more than 800 square kilometers and water storage of 17.4 billion cubic meters, the reservoir area is the largest in Asia. The reservoir area is full of rippling blue waves, mountains and lakes. The natural scenery is beautiful and charming. The narrowest part of the reservoir area is only over 100 meters. The peaks on both sides are inlaid, the walls are cut, and the scenery on both sides is breathtaking. Yunling gorge, Taibai gorge and Yankou gorge formed in accordance with the situation in this belt are called "Danjiang small Three Gorges". The small Three Gorges extends for more than 30 Li. It is an ideal place for tourists to enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers. In the past, the surface of the small Three Gorges lake gradually widened, with the widest part of the lake reaching more than 20 kilometers. It has a vast expanse of smoke, water and sky. It is known as the "little Pacific" and has a strong attraction for tourists. Especially when mainland visitors come here, they always have a strange feeling of coming to the sea. Looking at the endless lake, but see the water clear as blue, ferry sails, gulls flying, birds flying, give people endless Association and fun. The reservoir area has suitable climate, fresh air, pure water and rich fish resources. It can develop tourism, recuperation and vacation, water entertainment as one of the tourist attractions. The canal head of the Middle Route Project of South to north water diversion is located along the Danjiang River. At that time, Danjiang water will be introduced from Xichuan to Beijing, Tianjin and other places to solve the shortage of water source in northern China. Once the Middle Route Project of South to north water diversion is implemented, the tourism development of Danjiangkou reservoir will become more and more popular.

Address: Xichuan County, Nanyang City

Longitude: 111.650129

Latitude: 32.765718