Yunlong Lake | The "West Lake" hidden in Xuzhou, where the experience is absolutely fulfilling
The "West Lake" hidden in Xuzhou offers an experience that is absolutely fulfilling. Today, I would like to introduce a scenic spot in Xuzhou, Yunlong Lake, which can be regarded as Xuzhou's West Lake. The water here is very clear, and the lake has a large surface area. Along the lake, there are many garden landscapes and greenery to enjoy, and strolling by the lake is a very pleasant thing to do. More importantly, there are few people here, allowing for a quiet and leisurely appreciation of the scenery. Below are a few spots worth visiting.
1 Introduction to Yunlong Lake
Yunlong Lake in Xuzhou is surrounded by mountains on three sides and is larger than West Lake. It is mainly divided into East Lake, West Lake, Little South Lake, and Pearl Mountain. In addition, there is an aquarium on the lake.
2 Su Gong Tower
Located on the eastern shore of Yunlong Lake on Jingshan Mountain, Su Gong Tower is a Song Dynasty-style pagoda built to commemorate Su Dongpo. It is a five-story octagonal tower covered with golden yellow glazed tiles. The tower reflects the surrounding bamboo groves and maple leaves, creating a beautiful and artistic atmosphere. In summer, when the lotus flowers in the nearby lotus garden bloom, the scenery is even more beautiful.
3 Metasequoia Trail
Continuing south from Su Gong Tower, you will come to a metasequoia forest. The tall and straight metasequoia trees reach into the clouds, and a wooden plank trail winds through them. In summer, when the metasequoia trees turn completely green, there is a mysterious and profound feeling reminiscent of a twilight forest.
4 Little South Lake
Although Little South Lake is small, it is exquisite. The beautifully landscaped greenery, combined with arch bridges, corridors, and pavilions, creates a beautiful Jiangnan scenery.
5 Submerged Corridor
The most distinctive attraction in Little South Lake is the Submerged Corridor. The corridor is built under the surface of the lake, and walking through it feels like being in the water, surrounded by swimming fish and seaweed, offering a very unique experience.
6 Pearl Mountain
In front of Pearl Mountain on the west side of Little South Lake, there is a large lawn with lush green grass and colorful flowers, as beautiful as an oil painting. Pearl Mountain is not high, and climbing to the top allows for an overview of Yunlong Lake.
Practical Information: The scenic area is free of charge
Tour Route: Starting from Su Gong Tower, take a clockwise tour around East Lake, passing through the metasequoia forest, Little South Lake → Pearl Mountain → Lake Middle Road, and finally reaching the Binhu Xintiandi Pedestrian Street on the north side of East Lake.
Tour Time: Half a day to a full day.
Yunlong Lake is very suitable for a leisurely stroll around the lake, and you can also cycle around the lake.
Location: No. 1, Lake Middle Road, Yunlong Lake, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province
Opening Hours: Open all day, boat rides from 9:00 to 17:30
Best Seasons to Visit: March to November
Yunlong Lake Scenic Area, a scenic spot that does not charge tickets, there are mountains and waters, people, large area, pleasant scenery, along the lake, blowing the lake breeze, enjoying the beautiful scenery, especially comfortable, it feels great!
20240313 All Day (Yunlong Mountain): 1. Yunlong Lake is a famous cultural attraction in the center of Xuzhou City. The original name is Shigou Lake. It was first formed in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and covers a total area of 13 square kilometers. The lake and mountains are beautiful and the scenery is beautiful. It integrates mountaineering fitness, vacation and leisure, viewing photography, Humanities learning, swimming and playing in the water, parent-child entertainment in one, composed of Yunlong Mountain, Binhu Park, Xiaonan Lake, Shayue Island, Zhushan 5 parts, historically there are Hangao ancestor Liu Bang, Qing Qianlong Emperor, Southern Song Wu Emperor, Mao Zedong, Chiang Kai-shek, The footprints of celebrities such as Su Shi and many national leaders. ① Address: Yunlong District, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province ② Transportation: Direct bus, easy to drive ③ Heavy season: No ④ Time: 2 days ⑤ Ticket price: free 2. Yunlong Mountain is located on the east bank of Yunlong Lake, also known as Shifoshan, with an altitude of 142 meters and a long strip from north to south. The north gate area is: ① Yunlong Mountain Monument: From the fourteen years of Ming Wanli (1586), Xuzhou soldiers prepared the right to participate in the government of Mo and Qi handbook 3 words, each word diameter 1 meter, the original east-facing archway, is currently changed to the north-facing antique 3-dong archway north gate ② Lijiting: The four-corner pavilion built in the Qing Guangxu years (1875-1908 years). 5 people from Yang Wen first and other donations for passers-by to rest ③ Qugang jumping fish: ancient quarry pit, accumulated water into pool, inscribed 4 words by Su Shushu ④ Daibei: 19 years of the Republic of China (1930) by the Kuomintang elder and the president of the Legislative Court Dai Jitao handbook on the rock wall 16 words to promote afforestation and learning ⑤ Huaigu Pavilion: Hexagonal Pavilion, formerly known as Zui Pavilion, was built for the ancient literati to drink and rest. In 1952, Chairman Mao made instructions to green the barren mountain when he climbed the mountain, and took a photo with this pavilion. The latter changed the pavilion name for memorialization. Built in the Republic of China in 37 years (1948), 11 bunkers, each with an area of 9 ㎡, are an important commanding height for controlling Xuzhou City ⑨ Huang Maogang: a chaotic stone slope, inscribed with 3 words by the famous philosopher and military patriot Wang Shouren in the middle of the Ming Dynasty. The head of the group who died in the Mashan resistance war, then 32 years old ⑫ Liu Yanyun Martyrs Tomb: Participated in the revolution in 1948, died in 1950, then 26 years old, no detailed introduction ⑬ Jinpu Railway Memorial for the employees of the War of Resistance Against the War: Shuangxu Hexagonal Pavilion, built in the 36th year of the Republic of China (1947), In honor of the war against Japan, 186 railway employees who died while driving locomotives to seize materials and refugees in the rain of guns and bullets. Ximen: the spectacular 3-dong stone archway. 4. Yunlong Academy was built in Qing Kangxi for 60 years (1721), and 12 years later, Xuzhou Zhifu Li Genyun officially changed to academy. Famous scholars, Hanlinyuan editor Feng Yu was once president, destroyed after the Xinhai Revolution, rebuilt in 1996 to six hospital, most of the buildings locked doors, from the outside to the inside: ① One hospital: Shanmen ② Two hospital: There are three official temples (main temple, scorpion, scorpion), four Xianxuan (main temple Han Yu, Su Yu, Yang Shi, Chen Shidao) ③ Three hospital admissions: Youzhizhai (Yunlong Academy History Exhibition), Zhidaozhai (Lecture Hall) ④ Four Entering the hospital... The number of words exceeds the limit, continue in the last picture
I didn't expect too much before I went, after all, I have seen a lot of large-scale live performances. Take a boat into the middle of the lake to watch the performance, although there is no shock of the "Impression Series" performance show, but the extremely high human history has been displayed, especially cultural connotation, also let me know and admire Su Yu more. A child began to read and recite "When is the moon" after reading it [laughing]
Yunlong Lake Scenic Area is located on Huzhong Road, Quanshan District, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province. The core area is 11.4 square kilometers. It is a city flood control-based scenic area, combining city view, agricultural irrigation, flushing, breeding, tourism, vacation and dining. It is now a national 4A-level scenic spot. The scenic area is beautiful with beautiful scenery, picturesque scenery, many cultural relics and monuments, and the world has the reputation of Xuzhou West Lake. The scenic area is very large and the public transportation in the park is very inconvenient.
Especially good scenery