Hidden Dragons and Submerged Flood Dragons — Liuchun Lake

The mountainous area in the south of the county abounds in bamboo and is hailed as China’s Hometown of Bamboo and Shoots. In the southern countryside stands Liuchun Lake Mountain (also known as Lücong Lake Mountain), with an altitude of 1,390.5 meters. It boasts imposing terrain and stretches of rolling peaks.

At the summit lies a flat ground covering more than 7,000 square meters, where accumulated rainwater forms a stunning turquoise lake.

In ancient times, locals regarded Liuchun Lake as a sacred abode hiding dragons and flood serpents. During severe droughts, crowds would trek up the mountain to pray for "dragon water" to relieve the dry spell. Clouds shift constantly over the mountaintop, and villagers of the southern hills judge upcoming weather by them: dark clouds shrouding the peak foretell rain, an old folk omen that proves remarkably accurate.