Guizhou landscape presents awe-inspiring sights

Tiexi River, a national scenic spot, is famous for its clear and fresh water, deep forests and green mountains and gorges. [Photo by He Changhua/for chinadaily.com.cn]

The landscape of the Tiexi River Natural Scenic Area was captured by a photographer in Zhenyuan county, Guizhou province. The area is renowned for its cool weather, clear water and deep forests.

Tiexi is one of 10 scenic spots on the Wuyang River, a national scenic area. Located in the north of Zhenyuan, the Tiexi River spans 21 kilometers with deep ravines and steep mountains, and is rich in native vegetation. The banks are densely populated with a variety of broad-leaved evergreen trees, bamboo branches, ginkgoes and large-leaved ficus.

Tiexi River, a national scenic spot, is famous for its clear and fresh water, deep forests and green mountains and gorges. [Photo by He Changhua/for chinadaily.com.cn]

When a visitor enters the area, they are often taken aback by the sight. There is not a square foot of bare ground, and even side rocks and laurel trunks are clothed in shaggy moss. The forest is home to bison, wild sheep, mandarin ducks and other rare birds and animals. Aquatic animals such as giant salamanders and groupers make the river their home, and the body of water serves as a natural garden.

The most famous part of Tiexi is the Dragon Pool, the source of the river. Blue water is surrounded by hundred-year-old trees, ancient vines and strange rocks, impressing all who make the journey.

Wang Jin contributed to this story.

Tiexi River, a national scenic spot, is famous for its clear and fresh water, deep forests and green mountains and gorges. [Photo by He Changhua/for chinadaily.com.cn]

Tiexi River, a national scenic spot, is famous for its clear and fresh water, deep forests and green mountains and gorges. [Photo by He Changhua/for chinadaily.com.cn]

Tiexi River, a national scenic spot, is famous for its clear and fresh water, deep forests and green mountains and gorges. [Photo by He Changhua/for chinadaily.com.cn]

Tiexi River, a national scenic spot, is famous for its clear and fresh water, deep forests and green mountains and gorges. [Photo by He Changhua/for chinadaily.com.cn]