Wulongtan Scenic Resort. /五龙潭风景名胜区。[Photo by Tang Yan] 唐严 摄
By Jin Lu
The Wulongtan Scenic Resort, an eco-tourism spot, is located in Longguan Town, Haishu District, Ningbo.
宁波五龙潭风景名胜区位于海曙区龙观乡。
Boasting magnificent natural scenery of streams, cascades, rocks, and steep hills, the scenic resort showcases Chinese Dragon culture, unique characteristics of mountainous areas in east Zhejiang, as well as the local customs.
Since it was opened in 2000, it has enjoyed great fame in the public and been given honors, such as the national 4A tourist attraction, the provincial-level scenic resort, and the eco-friendly tourist attraction of Ningbo.
自2000年开发以来,五龙潭在公众中享有盛誉,荣获国家AAAA级旅游景区、省级风景名胜区等荣誉。
Wulongtan is surrounded by high mountains, cliffs, ravines among other kinds of landforms. Renowned for a captivating landscape and distinctive local features, it meets various needs of tourists who dream of returning to nature, appreciating the rural scenery, and understanding the local culture of east Zhejiang, through its offering of different tourist experiences such as sightseeing, vacations, religious worshipping, and mountain climbing.
Besides, featuring Chinese folk culture of Chinese Dragon worshipping, it intends to carry forward this tradition by giving visitors opportunities to worship the totem while visiting Wulongtan (the Five Dragon Pool).