Xuanwu Lake

Xuanwu Lake, located at the foot of Mt. Zhongshan in Nanjing, is a beautiful scenic area under govement protection. It is also one of the most famous lakes in Nanjing and is surrounded by Circumvallation, Mt. Jiuhua and Jiming Temple.
The history of Xuanwu Lake dates back to the Pre-Qin period (21century BC-221 BC). The name of the lake was changed several times during its long history. The name Xuanwu comes from the legend that there is a black dragon below the lake.
There are five isles in the lake: Huan Isle, Ying Isle, Liang Isle, Cui Isle and Ling Isle. On Huan Isle, the leaves of the willow trees sway gently as the breeze sweeps across your face. Nuona Tower on the island offers peaceful retreat. The Ying Isle is famous for its cherry blossoms, which tus the lake fragrant during the spring. There is also the Lotus Garden on this isle. Liang Isle is the oldest isle and is the location of the annual grand exhibition of Chrysanthemums as well as the Hushen temple. On Cui Isle, there are dark green pines, emerald cypresses, poetic willows, and tall bamboos. The Ling Isle gives a great view of the mountains. Here, Wumiao Zha is a historical structure that is worth visiting.

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