The Mishui River Water Conservancy Scenic Area lies in the downstream of the Mishui River in Hengdong County, Hengyang City, Hunan Province. The Mishui River is as beautiful as the Lijiang River in Guilin City and people always call it Holy Water because the river flows through the mausoleum of Emperor Yan. With its limpid and unpolluted water, the river is in a good environment and its water grade is always above the grade II.

The Mishui River Water Conservancy Scenic Area is in reservoir areas, boasting picturesque lakes, hills, karst caves in great varieties and popular cultural scenery. For example, the rafting activity in the Mishui River starts from the upstream of the Ganxi River Dam, rowing up the river for 25 kilometers against the current to Caoshi Town. Along the river, we could visit more than 20 scenic spots, like Xiapu Water Market, Fishing Village in Tanjiangkou, Xiyan Cave and Lingshan Old Temple. The related legendary stories make these spots more mysterious and attractive to visitors.