Houliu Town, Houliu Ancient Town, Houliu Water Township, 3A scenic area. Located 18 kilometers south of Shiquan County, along the Han River, east of Chihe Town, south of Xihe Town, west of Yundou Town, west of Xixiang County, and north of Chengguan Town. Houliu Town, located on the banks of the Han River, has a wide range of beautiful lakes and mountains, abundant natural resources, and a deep cultural heritage, like a exquisite ink painting. In 2016, Houliu Tourism Ancient Town won three honors in a row: China's Rural Tourism Demonstration Village, Top Ten Tourism Famous Towns in Shaanxi Province, and Top Ten Boutique Guesthouses.
Yinghu Town
Yinghu Ecological Tourism Area is located at the foot of Mount Tianzhu, 18 kilometers southwest of Ankang City, and is the largest freshwater artificial lake in the northwest region formed after the completion of the Ankang Hydropower Station. The surrounding area of the ecological tourism area is the Ankang Hydropower Station Dam, which is known as the "first dam in Shaanxi". It is spectacular when the flood is discharged. On one side of the dam is the famous Buddhist site Mount Tianzhu Baiyun Temple, and not far below the dam is a large steel cable-stayed bridge designed and built in China. Yinghu Lake is vast and beautiful, with islands scattered throughout, creating a picturesque view. The lake is rich in aquatic resources, especially silverfish. In addition, tea is produced near the lake, and "Ankang Silver Peak" green tea has a good reputation. The lakeshore is also known for its citrus production. Yinghu Lake is surrounded by mountains and has both wide and clean water areas and winding water areas. The scenic area provides various services such as paddling, pedaling boats, and speedboats for visitors.
Guigu Ridge National Forest Park
The Guigu Ridge Scenic Area is named after the Chinese sage Guiguzi. According to the Tang Dynasty scholar Sima Zhen in "Records of the Grand Historian: Annotations and Explanations", Guiguzi is located in Yunyang in the Guannei area. The Tang Dynasty historian Zhang Shoujie quoted Liu Bozhuang as saying, "This Guiguzi is in Yunyang in Guannei, not in Yangcheng." Based on the research of Pre-Qin Dynasty historians, the ancient village of Yunyang at the foot of Guigu Ridge in Shiquan County today was located in the Han State within the Hangu Pass of the Qin State, and the terrain was steep. This was the land of Yunyang in Guannei in ancient times, and it was where the Qin King wanted to confine General Gan Mao. It was also the place where Guiguzi lived during the Warring States period. "Master Guigu" is recorded in the collection of ancient Chinese immortal legends "Records of Strange and Mysterious Events". The surname Yun started with the Wang family, and they migrated from Xuanyuan's lineage, passing through the Shang and Zhou dynasties, and following Laozi to the Western Desert. Last weekend, I returned to China and resided in the Guigu Mountain in Hanbin.
Hanjiang Yanxiangdong Ecotourism Area
Address: Hanjiang Yanxiang Cave Ecotourism Area, Yundou Town, Shiquan County, Ankang City.
Emerald Screen Island in Yinghu Lake
Emerald Screen Island is one of the scenic spots in Yinghu Lake, with a main architectural style of Suzhou garden. Emerald Screen Island consists of three parts: the northern part is a large building called Yuqing Suspension Bridge, with a total length of 161 meters, and four ancient pavilions are connected to the lakeside; the central part is a three-star hotel called Cuiping Mountain Villa, which can host large-scale conferences, dining, and accommodation; the southern part is a botanical garden, where Qinba famous flowers, bamboo forests, fresh fruits are planted, and there is a renowned "dove tree" and patches of cherry blossoms, which are called the "living fossils of plants". Due to its year-round spring-like scenery and lush greenery, it looks like a peacock spreading its feathers from the air, hence it is called "Emerald Screen Island" by people.
