Shuzheng valley is the major tour route to Jiuzhaigou. More than
40% of the lakes and ponds are situated in the valley. They are
Double-Dragon Lake, Bonsai Beach, Reed Lake, Sparking Lake, Tiger
Lake, Shuzheng Waterfall, Rhinoceros Lake, and Nuorilang Waterfall,
etc.
Double-Dragon Lake (Shuanglong Lake)
Double-Dragon Lake lies below Spark Lake Waterfall, and it got its
name from the two zonary calc-sinter reefs hidden in the bottom of
the lake, which are just like two dragons. It is said that in
ancient times, two evil dragons always brought disasters by making
hailstones or rainstorms to the Tibetan people in Jiuzhaigou
Valley. Afterwards, they were faced down by King Gesar (a figure in
a Tibetan hero epic) and were locked with chains in the lake. From
then on, the lake was peaceful and tranquil. Now there are many
beautiful swans and mandarin ducks inhabiting the lake. Sometimes,
you can appreciate the sight of wild duck groups roaming in the
lake and swans flying in the sky above, and this really adds more
pleasure to your visits.
Spark Lake (Huohua Lake)
Spark Lake is located between Double-Dragon Lake and Lying Dragon
Lake. It is nine meters (about 30 feet) deep, and covers an area of
36,352 square meters (about 43,477 square yards). The azure and
wide lake is hidden by surrounding luxuriant woods, like a
glittering emerald plate or a jade mirror. When the first sunrays
of dawn shine on the surface of the lake, the crystalline waters
waves ripple, ring upon ring, resembling millions of burning and
dancing sparks. In summer, bouquets of wild flowers with dewdrops
glisten on the lakesides, making a phantasm with 'sparks' in the
lake; and the whole vista is totally ablaze with color,etc.