Various waterfalls are found in Jiuligou, such as Taohuoya, Beianling, Shicao Waterfall, etc. of which Jiulong Waterfall is the most typical one. In rainy seasons, Jiulong Waterfall has a width of 26.9 meters and a fall of 36.9 meters. It is amazing to see several torrents fall from steep cliffs, echoing in the deep valley. What is more amazing is the colorful rainbow appearing between 1,500 and 1,700 on clear days. To the west of Jiulong Waterfall is the Qishu Valley in which there is an immortal cave. Legend has it that immortals used to gather here and play chess.

An S-shaped ditch is formed by long-term running torrent of a stream in a valley of hundreds of meters. The waterfall is winding down from above with white water spraying. It is really a spectacle. On summer days, taking a rest here will free one from fatigue and make one have a pleasant feeling.

At one end of Jiuligou Valley, among the towering peaks stands a tiny temple—Chantang Temple. The Taoist temple was built according to the landform in the Tang Dynasty and had gone through numerous renovations. In the temple, there is a stone niche with a length of 59 meters and a width of 26 meters. It is said that a famous Taoist, Liu Haichan, once cultivated himself here. The main buildings of the temple include the Yuhuang (Jade Emperor) Mansion, the Tianwang Hall, the Five Dragons Hall, etc. There is a dragon cave behind the Five Dragons Hall with measureless depth. In the cave it is as cool as in the winter. Legend has it that the cave links the east sea with flowing springs never returning.

Just opposite to the Chantang Temple stands Candle Peak which is named after a legend. When the Chantang Temple was under construction, the disciples worked day and night. The famous Taoist priest, Liu Haichan, was moved by their sincerity and loyalty. To help them, priest Liu lighted a candle here for illumination. Later the candle developed into a peak—Candle Peak.

The Yanshou Steps, literally steps of extending lifespan, as the name indicates, the taller one climbs, the longer life one expects. There are altogether 108 steps, which are divided into three grades 88, 99 and 108 steps. Each step represents one year in life.

The Tongyou Pavilion, literally means tranquil pavilion in deep valley. In the county annals of Jiyuan recorded the deep valleys in Jiuligou with tall peaks around. Visitors seem to go back to the nature from here. You can free yourself from the bustle and hustle of the city, from the trouble of life while enjoying the running streams, the twittering of birds and the fragrance of wild flowers.