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15 July 2015

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Yuanshui Scenic Area

Yuanshui Scenic Area in Luxi County is a provincial-level scenic spot. It has beautiful natural scenery, numerous cultural landscapes, and unique folk customs. It is the birthplace of Panhu culture, (King of Yao People in ancient time) and the exiled place of Chinese patriotic poet Qu Yuan, as well as the place where the famous writer Shen Congwen interpreted the stories of ancient mysterious hanging coffins.


30 main attractions include Tieshan River Ferry, Zhenrong Temple, Xiangshui Cave, Quwang Beach, Xinnv Princess Cliff, Hanging Coffins, Rock Tombs, Box-shaped Rock, Xinnv Princess Temple, Panhu Cave and Mazui Rock.


Especially in recent years, through accelerating the development of tourism industry, Luxi County has built Yuanshui Scenic Belt, Ten-li Gallery lighting project, the Seven Star Tower and started the "Xinnv Princess" luxury cruise ship.