Slender West Lake
Location
No. 28, Dahongqiao Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province
Reasons to visit
Li Bai's poem says: "My old friend bids farewell to Yellow Crane in the west, and the fireworks descend to Yangzhou in March." Slender West Lake is the name of Yangzhou. It is now a national key scenic spot. Slender West Lake is a famous lake garden in my country, located in the northwest of Yangzhou City. It has been a tourist attraction in the south of the Yangtze River since ancient times. The total area of Slender West Lake is 103.7 hectares, of which the water surface area is 49.9 hectares. It is the core part of the national key scenic spot Shugang-Slender West Lake Scenic Spot. Jinshan, Chuitai, Wuting Bridge, White Pagoda, Twenty-Four Bridge, Linglong Flower World, Xichuntai, Wangchun Tower, Yinyue Tea House, Lakeside Promenade, Shibi Liugao, Jingxiang Bookstore and other scenic spots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are like a picture. A long scroll of natural and beautiful Chinese painting. The lake surface is winding and twisting, and the graceful people stretch out, like the belt of a goddess, charming and moving.
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Li Bai's poem says: "My old friend bids farewell to Yellow Crane in the west, and the fireworks descend to Yangzhou in March." Slender West Lake is the name of Yangzhou. It is now a national key scenic spot. Slender West Lake is a famous lake garden in my country, located in the northwest of Yangzhou City. It has been a tourist attraction in the south of the Yangtze River since ancient times. The total area of Slender West Lake is 103.7 hectares, of which the water surface area is 49.9 hectares. It is the core part of the national key scenic spot Shugang-Slender West Lake Scenic Spot. Jinshan, Chuitai, Wuting Bridge, White Pagoda, Twenty-Four Bridge, Linglong Flower World, Xichuntai, Wangchun Tower, Yinyue Tea House, Lakeside Promenade, Shibi Liugao, Jingxiang Bookstore and other scenic spots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are like a picture. A long scroll of natural and beautiful Chinese painting. The lake surface is winding and twisting, and the graceful people stretch out, like the belt of a goddess, charming and moving.
During the Qing Dynasty, Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong visited Yangzhou several times in the south. The local gentry rushed to build gardens, which made the gardens so prosperous that they were the best in the world. The weeping poplars keep catching the weeds, and the wild goose-toothed rainbow bridge looks like a painting; it is also a pot selling gold, so it should be called Slender West Lake. Poets and writers of all ages like to compare Slender West Lake to a delicate and graceful girl, which is different from the charming and plump West Lake in Hangzhou. In terms of scope, Slender West Lake Shigong Temple goes west, passing through Dahong Bridge, Changdi Spring Willow, Xiyuanqushui, Xiaojinshan, White Pagoda, Wuting Bridge, and ends at Guanyin Mountain, while Slender West Lake Park starts from Changdi spring willows to Guanyin Mountain. Slender West Lake is 4.3 kilometers long. There are many small and unique buildings scattered along the lake, close to the mountains and rivers. Some stretch into the lake, some stand on the wave surface, some winding paths lead to secluded areas, and some are built on the mountains. They are all in various shapes, pure and profound. Yangzhou is a place where humanities gather. Politicians, writers, painters, Artists gathered together and left countless classics, poems, calligraphy and paintings, music, songs and dances in Yangzhou, as well as many beautiful legends and stories.
Therefore, when visiting Slender West Lake and admiring the beautiful scenery, it can also be said that you are reading a rich history book, enriching people's knowledge and sublimating their souls. The Slender West Lake gardens have both natural scenery and rich history and culture. The four seasons and eight seasons, the wind, the morning, the moon and the evening make the Slender West Lake transform into endless wonders. After years of construction, the scenic spots in Slender West Lake have become particularly charming and colorful. Especially when the spring comes in the south of the Yangtze River, the fireworks fall in Yangzhou in March, and when you stroll along the Slender West Lake, you will see a willow tree every few steps, which is as soft and moving as green mist. In addition, accompanied by charming flowers and trees such as camellia, pomegranate, rhododendron, and peach, it is even more... The scrolls feel graceful, graceful and graceful, and all kinds of poetic and picturesque sentiments are reflected in them.
Special Tips 1. Diagonally across from the North Gate is the famous Daming Temple and the ruins of Tangcheng. If it is still early, it is recommended to visit the Daming Temple. To the east of Slender West Lake is close to Slender West Lake Hot Spring Resort and Songjia City Heritage Park. If you have enough time, it is good to go to the hot spring resort to soak in the hot springs and stay for one night. 2. There are canteens and restaurants in the Slender West Lake Scenic Area, but the restaurants are relatively expensive and it is not recommended to dine here. 3. There are often tricycle drivers outside the scenic area who fool tourists, saying that they can take tourists into the Slender West Lake Scenic Area by taking a small road at a low price. Do not believe it. 4. The Slender West Lake scenic area is very large, and it is tiring to walk around it. You can take a boat tour or take a scenic electric car (divided into the south line and the north line, tickets are sold separately, both are 20 yuan/person). 5. During Yangzhou’s “Fireworks March Trade and Tourism Festival” from April 18th to May 18th every year, and during the “Two Mining Moon Cultural Festival” from September 8th to October 8th, there are Slender West Lake outing and There are many people during the major moon-viewing festival, but there are also rich folk customs and commercial activities.
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