East Lake, A Tranquil Lakeside Retreat Amidst Ancient Charm

Near Quanjingyang Road, Linhai City, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province

Donghu Lake is just across from the Great Wall in southern China

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Introduction

Donghu Lake, located in the east of Lihai County, Zhejiang, is a lake that was excavated under the direction of Qian Xuan, the county magistrate, in 1071 during the fourth year of the Xining period in the Northern Song Dynasty. Today, it is divided into Qianhu, Houhu, and Xiaojianhu, connected by embankments and bridges. There are scenic spots such as the Lakeside Pavilion, Qiaoyunge, Hushansi, and Zhongyici built in the middle of the lake. On the east bank of the lake, there is Yangzhe Shang Yiguan Tomb and Xiaoyingzhou.

Address

Near Quanjingyang Road, Linhai City, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province

Opening hours

07:00-17:00 (all day)
last entry at 16:30 (Monday-Sunday, October 8th-next year May 5th) 07:00-18:00 (all day)
last entry at 17:30 (Monday-Sunday, May 6th-October 7th)

Phone 0576-85306305

East Lake, A Tranquil Lakeside Retreat Amidst Ancient Charm

Introduction

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