Huizhou West Lake check-in guide.

Huizhou West Lake is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction with attractions such as "Five Lakes, Six Bridges and Eight Scenic Spots" [Scenic] [1:00] Opening hours: 08:00-21:00 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st) [Glister] Tickets: Free [TrafficLightVertical] Traffic tips: [Tramcar]Bus: Take bus No. 2/5/7/8 and get off at Fenghu Academy (bus stop). Walk about 700 meters to arrive. [Car] Self-driving: Navigate to Huizhou West Lake. There are many parking lots in the scenic area, such as Fengshan Parking Lot, Fengzhuyuan Parking Lot, Linghu Parking Lot, etc. [Scenic] Attractions Introduction: [One] Dongpo Garden: The garden has scenic spots such as the Danli Pavilion, Beijiu Pavilion, Guizui Pavilion, Xiaopu Wuwei Pavilion, Jingxian Temple, and Xiangyi Residence. [Two] Fengzhu Garden: It adopts the traditional Lingnan architectural style, integrates the characteristics of Huizhou residential courtyards, and explores the history and culture of West Lake. It is a good place for citizens to relax and have fun. [Three] Lotus Pond: The green viewing period of lotus is up to 8 months, and the group flowering period is about 2-3 months. [Four] Fenghu Academy: Huizhou is a hotspot of Lingnan education and culture from ancient times to the present. There are many academies established in history, among which Fenghu Academy is the most representative one. [Five] Fengshan’s noble spirit: Fengshan is a famous mountain in West Lake, stretching across Ling Lake and E Lake. In ancient times, there was an archway at the entrance of the mountain gate with four large characters "The First among Ten Thousand Mountains" engraved on it. It was said that they were written by Su Dongpo. Unfortunately, the mountain gate has been destroyed and the stone carvings have been lost. In recent years, the local government has built a cemetery for revolutionary martyrs in Fengshan, West Lake. Dozens of reliefs and statues vividly reproduce the features of various revolutionary historical periods. The "Dongjiang People's Revolutionary Martyrs Monument" standing on the top of Fengshan Mountain was written by Marshal Nie Rongzhen. The Huiyang Prefectural Committee wrote the inscription. The square is lined with verdant cypresses and pines and lush green grass, and its layout is solemn and awe-inspiring. In the early morning, the red sun rises in the east, and the colorful light shines on the monument, creating a magnificent scene. Fengshan Cemetery will record the heroic deeds in the history books for thousands of years, and the noble spirit will live forever and shine with the lake. [Six] Pavilion in the Center of the Lake: From the pavilion, you can see the Su Causeway lying across the lake and the Jade Pagoda standing on the top of the West Hill. [Seven] Fei'e Ridge: Fei'e Ridge is located between the South Lake of West Lake and the Feng Lake. It is named because its shape resembles a flying goose lying between the South Lake and the Feng Lake. The Southern Song Dynasty's "Geographical Records" said: "In ancient times there was a wooden goose fairy city. According to legend, the ancient immortal released a wooden goose and the goose flowed here." Huizhou's nickname "Goose City" originated from this mountain. From the top of the mountain, you can have a bird's eye view of the West Lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains. It is known as the famous West Lake scenic spot "Flying Goose View"; Fei'e Ridge is also a fortress in the south of Huicheng, a battleground for military strategists. Memorial sites have been left behind in many historical events, including the "Restoration of Huizhou in the Revolution of 1911", the "Two Eastern Expeditions of the National Revolutionary Army", and the "War of Resistance Against Japan". [Eight] Jade Pagoda: This pagoda is built on the west hill of Pinghu Lake. It is dignified and elegant, and is the most eye-catching landscape in West Lake. [Nine] Nine-Curve Bridge: The Nine-Curve Bridge is one of the 36 scenic spots in the Cultural Memorial Park, located above Huitong Moon Lake. The Nine-Turn Bridge, as the name suggests, means that the bridge is divided into nine turns and is winding. - Bird Watching Pavilion: There are tens of thousands of birds living on the Bird Island. The scene of thousands of birds flapping their wings in the wind as the sun sets is often soul-stirring. [One][Zero] Pinghu Gate: The eastern gate of West Lake. Because it is located in Pinghu District among the Five Lakes, Huizhou people also call it Pinghu Gate. The memorial archway at the east gate was built in 2001. It is an imitation of an antique memorial archway. The four characters "Huizhou West Lake" on the front are the calligraphy of Liao Chengzhi, and the four characters "Shan Shui Xiu Shen" on the back are a collection of Su Dongpo's calligraphy. [One][One]Nanmen Park: Located on the south bank of West Lake, it is integrated with South Lake. It is a newly built gate park of South Lake in contemporary times. It covers an area of ​​10,000 square meters and has a lotus pond, rockery, etc. There is also a statue of Dongpo Yinquan to commemorate his contribution to bringing mountain spring water to help the people in the Song Dynasty. The lake area is a demonstration area for planting aquatic plants, with a new landscape called "Nanting Biqian". [Tableware] Food recommendations: [RoundNails] Hengcha Xiaoyin Restaurant: Located in the West Lake Scenic Area, it has a beautiful environment and serves mainly Huizhou local specialties, such as Hengcha Xiaoyin Chicken, pickled tofu, etc. [RoundNails] Li Ji Food Stall: Located in the Zhuwu Lane Cultural and Tourism District, it is a time-honored restaurant that mainly serves Hakka dishes such as salt-baked chicken and pickled bitter melon. [RoundNails] Grandma’s Round Nails is a traditional snack in Huizhou, with shredded radish, dried shrimp, meat and other fillings. It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a fragrant aroma. [GreatWall] Accommodation recommendations: [Bed] Near Huizhou West Lake: There are many hotels and B&Bs to choose from, such as Huizhou Xihuli Hotel, West Lake Hotel, etc., making travel convenient. [Bed] Zhuwu Lane: There are some unique B&Bs with quiet environment and moderate prices. During your trip, please protect the environment and travel in a civilized manner [RedHeart].