The scenic spot of Shuzheng Qun Hai (Shuzheng Lakes) is the entrance to magnificent Jiuzhaigou. With a total length of 13.8 kilometres, Shuzheng contains over 40 different lakes, occupying 40% of the total area in Jiuzhaigou. The water is bright blue and crystal clear. The clay-colored calcium dykes are elegant and defined, with a lot of weeping willows, pines, cypresses and China firs growing on them. Waters of the upper reaches of the lake leap over the bushes and trees of the dyke in a cloud of white spray, forming many charming water screens.

The whole lake group is clearly steeped in blue water and green trees, making visitors wonder whether they have stepped into a fantasy world. The waters overflow the banks between the lakes, which are covered with willows, pines and cypresses, and the overflows become a succession of waterfalls. On the dykes of these lakes there is a kind of plateau bush that puts its roots down deeply; these plants add to the many special native plant groups, which provide a marvellous natural spectacle. The nearby Shuzheng stockaded village has preserved two primitive stone mills and one wooden bridge; they are simple and rough and enhance the rustic charm of the locale.

Shuijinggong (Crystal Palace) Lake lies in the lower reaches of Shuzheng Gully; the most rippling lake covers an area of 1,000 acres, and is 40 to 50 meters in depth. In the 10 meter-depth of the centre bottom, there is a milky yellow dyke composed of carbonic acid calcium; it resembles a dragon crouching below the lake. When the wind is blowing across the lake, the dragon seems to be squirming with the billowing water.