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As you tour Guangzhou in China, you must visit the Nine-dragon Lake. This lake
is situated close to Huaqing Hot Spring, another famous tourist spot in this
area. The spring located at the northern base of Mt. Lishan in Lintong County,
is famous for the lush greenery and virgin beauty. The intriguing legend of
romance of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty and his concubine Yang Guifei,
related to this spring adds to the popularity of this locale.
Huaqing Hot Spring, with a history of 6,000 years, contains a lavish palace
which was built by Emperor Xuanzong. As you stroll down the area of Huaqing
Hot Spring or Huaqing Palace, which is declared as a National Cultural Relic
Protection Unit and a National Key Scenic Area, you will spot Nine-dragon Lake
in Guangzhou.
Features of Nine-dragon Lake in Guangzhou
- Nine-dragon Lake in Guangzhou is spread across an area of 5,300 square meters
- You will spot a lotus floating on the water of the lake which radiate a strong
and sweet fragrance
- There is also a white marble statue of Yang Guifei, who is revered as one
of the four most beautiful women in ancient China
- The statue evokes the legend of romance of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty
and his concubine Yang Guifei
- The sight of the lake reflecting the neighboring complex of constructions
dotted with willows and rocks is amazing
- The lake is surrounded by Frost Flying Hall (Feishuang Hall), Yichun Hall
and Chenxiang Hall, Nine Bend Corridor and Dragon Marble Boat.
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