Yangzhou - Narrow West Lake Shouxi Hu
Narrow West Lake lies in the northwest of the town; actually, it is not a lake as such, but rather a section of a stream which was widened first under the Sui (581-619) and then under the Tangs (618-907). It is as beautiful as West Lake in Hangzhou, but smaller and narrower - hence its name. The whole has been made into a public park.
Of interest to visitors are the Little Mountain of Gold (Xiao Jinshan), surrounded by water, and Angel Square (Diayo Tai), at the foot of the mountain where - according to folk-lore - Emperor Qianlong (reigned 1736-96) used to fish.
West Garden (Xiyuan) was laid out in 1751 in the traditional style.
Of interest to visitors are the Little Mountain of Gold (Xiao Jinshan), surrounded by water, and Angel Square (Diayo Tai), at the foot of the mountain where - according to folk-lore - Emperor Qianlong (reigned 1736-96) used to fish.
West Garden (Xiyuan) was laid out in 1751 in the traditional style.
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Fuzhuang Island
On Fuzhuang Island, reached by a zig-zag bridge, can be seen some pavilions and covered walks.
White Dagoba
The White Dagoba (Baita), similar to that in Beihai Park in Beijing, also dates from the reign of the Emperor Qianlong (1736-96).
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
