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Shouxi Lake
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Why
Shouxi Lake
in Yangzhou
is special
Shouxi Lake is the highlight of Yangzhou, a city renowned around the world for its gardens. This long, narrow lake is beautifully landscaped with gardens, weeping willows and pavilions - and crossed by stunning bridges.
Shouxi Lake
tips & insights
How
to pronounce
Shouxi: shoo-she
South
vs. North China gardens
Shouxi Lake embraces the Yangzhou garden style. It's a successful blend of the northern and southern Chinese garden styles, which markedly differ:
In the north
Gardens tend to be grand, expansive affairs - almost as if to show off. The imperial
gardens of the Beijing's Summer Palace exemplify this style.
In
the south
Although the gardens in the south also try to impress, they do it
more subtly. They are smaller and more intimate, with more elegant architectural
details.
Five
Pavilion Bridge
This is the lake's most striking feature (see photo). Five Pavilion Bridge was built in the 18th century to honor a visiting emperor.
Xiaojin
Hill
Another major Shouxi Lake attraction is the islet of Xiaojin (little golden) Hill in the middle of the lake. It's crowned with pavilions and the gardens are treasures.
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