On the side of the Chang Lake, there is a peculiar cypress: one side full of leaves, and the other cut out, which looks like a single-armed old man. Hence the name “Dubi (Single-Armed) Laoren (Old Man) Cypress”. According lo local tales, Jiuzhaigou was once ruled by a demon under his reign folks led a miserable and hard life. Not long after, there came a brave old hunter who launched a war. single-handed, against the demon who was eventually driven away. But, the old man lost one arm. To prevent the demon from coming back, he held his sword, standing on the bank of the Chang Lake and keeping guard of Jiuzhaigou. |