West Lake - Pavilion of the Autumn Moon Pinghu Qiuyue
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Built in 1699, the Pavilion of the Autumn Moon (Pinghu Qiuyue) on the Calm Lake stands at the end of the Baidi Causeway, at the eastern end of Gushan Isle. Anyone staying in this region in autumn would do well to spend an evening here watching the moonlight spread its mystery and magic over the whole lake.
The Pavilion was built for the Qianlong Emperor Pinghu (reigned 1735-96), who also used to enjoy the moonlit view over the lake from here in autumn; an inscribed column bears his description of these magical moments, and this is why this spot bears his name.
In the north of the island is the Pavilion of the Cranes (Fanghe Ting), built in the Yuan period (1279-1368) in honor of the poet Lin Hejing (967-1028). Disenchanted with corrupt officialdom he retired here to lead a quiet life. His grave is situated near the pavilion.
The Pavilion was built for the Qianlong Emperor Pinghu (reigned 1735-96), who also used to enjoy the moonlit view over the lake from here in autumn; an inscribed column bears his description of these magical moments, and this is why this spot bears his name.
In the north of the island is the Pavilion of the Cranes (Fanghe Ting), built in the Yuan period (1279-1368) in honor of the poet Lin Hejing (967-1028). Disenchanted with corrupt officialdom he retired here to lead a quiet life. His grave is situated near the pavilion.
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