Jianyan Rock and Its Hanging Spring in Jiuzhaigou

Jianyan Rock is a solitary peak rising abruptly from the ground. It is over 500 meters high and shaped like […]

Jianyan Rock is a solitary peak rising abruptly from the ground. It is over 500 meters high and shaped like a sword piercing straight into the blue sky. It can be seen by walking down from the Primeval Forest.
On the side of Jianyan Rock facing Fangcao Lake, there is a spring gushing out vertically from the halfway up the mountainside. Like a white silk hanging in the air, it cascades down along the rock, reaching a height of over 130 meters. People call it the Hanging Spring. Legend has it that it was the lovesick tears shed by the goddess Semo when she was searching for the god Dago.


Around the Hanging Spring of Jianyan Rock, wildflowers are in full bloom, colorful and gorgeous. The dewdrops on the flowers are crystal clear, contrasting interestingly with the sparkles in the lake. People living in this beautiful scenery, to express their gratitude to Dago and Semo, in addition to making pilgrimages during the fixed Mountain Circling Festival every year, also come to burn incense and offer sacrifices during weddings, festivals or when there are disasters, praying for good luck.


Opening hours: Open 24 hours a day, throughout the year



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