Located in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, the Heizhu Valley is reputed as "China's Bermuda," with its mysterious glamour and enigmatic legends. Located about 100 kilometers southwest of Mount Emei, Heizhu Valley occupies an area of about 180 square kilometers, bridging the Sichuan Basin and West Sichuan Plateau. Its unique geological location, complex natural conditions and primitive ecology, coupled with a number of unsolved mysteries, make the valley strikingly similar to the famous Bermuda Triangle.

A dozen big lakes occupy the valley mountaintops -- the biggest with an area of more than 200 mu (about 13.33 hectares). There are also numerous waterfalls and pools distributed among its lofty peaks and dense forests. Its picturesque lakes reflecting the mountains and trees have also inspired the locals to create a number of sagas about the landscape.

  Legend

A number of mysterious ancient legends have been passed down through the generations by the Yi ethnic minority, which has lived here since ancient times. Among them the most beautiful and widespread legend is "Three Arrow Springs".

According to the story, a strongman called Niupi from the Yi ethnic group and a group of people were out hunting in Heizhu Valley. Unfortunately, they had used up their water supply too quickly and three days later many of the hunters fell unconscious. Niupi, who was also in a poor condition, was visited by a fairy who said to him: "Hero, don't worry. With your courage, water will be found." When Niupi awoke, he followed the way the fairy had showed him in his dream only to find a big, steep stone. The confused but hopeful man then stretched his big bow and shot three arrows into the stone, which produced three streams of clear spring water. From then on, the spring has been called "Three Arrow Springs".

The picturesque landscape and ancient legends are not all that attract so many visitors: The area also has a number of unsolved mysteries.

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