[2025 Baoji Attraction] Travel Guide for East Fengxiang Lake (Updated Jun)

East Lake Park is located in Fengxiang District, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province. It was known as "Yinfeng Pond" in ancient times and has a history of over 940 years. East Lake is a city park that combines natural beauty with rich historical and cultural heritage. The park covers an area of about 20 hectares, with a water surface of 12 hectares and more than 30 ancient buildings. The famous writer Su Shi served as the signing officer of Fengxiang Prefecture. In the seventh year of Jiayou (1062), he advocated for the dredging and expansion of the pond by officials and citizens, introducing water from the Phoenix Spring in the northwest of the city, planting lotuses and willows, building pavilions and bridges, and constructing buildings and pavilions. Due to the distant view of East Lake in Fengxiang and West Lake in Hangzhou, East Lake and West Lake are known as "sister lakes." This reputation stems from Su Shi's inspiration from West Lake in Hangzhou during the construction of East Lake. A poem says, "East Lake temporarily lets West Lake be beautiful, but West Lake knows that East Lake came first." East Lake Park not only boasts unique natural landscapes but also rich cultural landscapes, making it an excellent place to explore the footprints of Mr. Su Shi, experience historical and cultural heritage, and appreciate natural beauty.

| Known as the "Sister Lake" of West Lake. Fengxiang East Lake is located in the eastern part of Fengxiang District, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province. It was formerly known as "Yinfeng Pond" and has a history of nearly 1,000 years. The scenic area was advocated and expanded by Su Dongpo, a Northern Song Dynasty writer, when he served as the judge of Fengxiang Prefecture. Therefore, it is known as the "Sister Lake" of West Lake in Hangzhou. East Lake covers an area of nearly 200,000 square meters, with a water area of over 80,000 square meters, forming the pattern of inner and outer lakes. The lake is home to ancient buildings such as Xiyan Pavilion, Junzi Pavilion, Chunfeng Pavilion, and Yuanyang Pavilion, as well as landscapes such as villas, nurseries, and lotus ponds. How to get there: Take a bus from Baoji Bus Station to Fengxiang County, then transfer to another bus to the destination. Opening hours: 10:00–20:00 all year round. Tickets: Free. Tour suggestions: Stroll along the lakeside and enjoy the beautiful scenery; climb Yilan Pavilion and overlook East Lake; visit Su Gong Temple and learn about the story of Su Shi and East Lake; taste local specialties such as Fengxiang tofu pudding and cured donkey meat, and buy local specialties such as woodblock New Year paintings.

Donghu Lake, located in the southeast corner of Fengxiang District, Baoji City, was called "Yinfengchi" in ancient times. According to legend, in the first year of King Wen of Zhou, a phoenix flew over Yong and drank the water here, hence the name. In the sixth year of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty (1061), the famous writer Su Shi was appointed as the signing judge of Fengxiang Prefecture. He advocated that officials and civilians dredge and expand the pond, divert water from the Phoenix Spring in the northwest of the city, plant lotus and willow, build pavilions and bridges, and make it a place for sightseeing. Because the Phoenix Pond is only 20 to 30 steps away from the east gate of the prefecture, it was renamed East Lake and is elegantly known as the "Sister Lake" with West Lake in Hangzhou. 🌟Highlights: East Lake is more than 940 years old and has been repaired in all dynasties. It now covers an area of ​​nearly 200,000 square meters, of which the water area is more than 80,000 square meters, forming inner and outer lakes, with more than 30 ancient buildings. The inner lake of East Lake was dredged when Su Shi was the magistrate of Fengxiang Prefecture, and the outer lake was dug during the Guangxu period of Qing Dynasty. They are collectively called East Lake. The lake is a typical northern historic garden with lotuses and water lilies blending together, ancient willows swaying on the lakeside, strange rocks standing in rows, green bamboos in groups, pavilions and terraces, exquisite layout, winding paths leading to secluded places, and simple and elegant buildings. Donghu Garden is a provincial cultural relic protection unit. ✅Must experience: East Lake has a strong cultural characteristic. Su Dongpo not only left a pleasing scenery to the East Lake, but also left a lot of valuable cultural wealth for future generations. He wrote more than 180 poems and essays about Donghu or for Donghu. Among them, the famous ones that have been passed down through the ages include "Records of Xiyu Pavilion", "Records of Lingxu Terrace", "Records of Fengming Posthouse", "Records of Sizhi", and "Poems of Lingxu Terrace". 👍Most recommended: Recommended must-visit pavilions, towers and special attractions: Outside the north gate of East Lake is the Su Shi Cultural and Leisure Square, with a large sculpture of Su Shi's "Pouring Pouring Water to the Moon over the River" in the center. The newly built South Gate Square of East Lake, the Su Shi statue, the Fengyi Gate Archway and the South Gate, The North Gate of Donghu Lake: It is built in the Song Dynasty architectural style. The plaque hanging on the gate is the word "Donghu" written by Su Shi. The couplet on the door was written by Bi Yuan, the governor of Shaanxi Province in the 41st year of Emperor Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1776). The upper line reads: "Hundreds of acres of springs converge, and together with the Zhou drum and Qin stele, there are eight pavilions of heroic right assistance. Their official achievements will last for thousands of years. They are comparable to Yingchuan and Hangzhou, and the two places should be paired with West Lake." When the north gate was restored in 1985, Li Qingwei, then governor of Shaanxi Province, inscribed a plaque for the north gate of East Lake. The Donghu Mountain Gate (archway) has the Eight Scenic Spots of Donghu Lake on it. Yinfeng Pond, Su Shi named it Donghu. According to the "Zizhi Tongjian", a meteorite fell in Fengxiang Prefecture in the first year of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty (89 BC). After Su Dongpo built the East Lake, people moved the meteorite to the shore of the East Lake because it looked like a phoenix looking up. They took the meaning of "Phoenix reflecting its shadow", and it became a landscape of the East Lake. Broken Bridge Pavilion was first built after the Song Dynasty. When Su Dongpo was 46 years old, he built the West Lake in Hangzhou and a "Broken Bridge Pavilion" was built on the lake. Later generations built the "Broken Bridge Pavilion" in the East Lake in Fengxiang to commemorate him. Junzi Pavilion was founded by Su Dongpo, and its name means "three gentlemen" (flowers, bamboo and people). Wanzai Pavilion was founded by Su Dongpo, named after the poem "The beauty is still there". Chunfeng Pavilion was founded by Cai Beihuai, the prefect of Fengxiang during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty. It was intended to praise Su Shi's political achievements in Fengxiang, which were like a spring breeze and brought warmth to the people of Fengxiang. Yuanyang Pavilion was built in the tenth year of Zhou Hai in the Qing Dynasty by Chang Ying, the lieutenant commander of Xifengying in Fengxiang Prefecture, on behalf of the prefect. Its purpose was to commemorate Su Dongpo and his wife Wang Fu. Huijing Hall is a major scenic spot in Donghu Lake. Because of its hall-style architecture, it has become a great place for scholars and writers to drink and entertain friends. Yilan Pavilion was first built in the 25th year of Daoguang reign of Qing Dynasty, and was founded and repaired by Bai Weiqing, the prefect at that time. It is the tallest building among the East Lake attractions. It is indeed a great place for tourists to stop and enjoy the scenery. Canglang Bridge and Canglang Pavilion are located at the junction of the inner and outer lakes. Rebuilt in 1991. Because there is a five or six meter height difference between the inner lake and the outer lake, whenever it rains continuously, the water level of the inner lake rises and overflows into the outer lake. The sound of water under the bridge is like waves, forming a waterfall, hence the name "Canglang Bridge". Wangsu Pavilion. In 1935, Jia Zongyi, the security brigade of Fengxiang County, built Wangsu Pavilion on the west bank of the lake to express the Fengxiang people's remembrance of Su Dongpo. Xiyu Pavilion is one of the most famous scenic spots in East Lake. It was built by Su Dongpo. It was originally located in Fengxiang Prefecture and later moved to Fengxiang East Lake. In the spring of the seventh year of Song Jiayou, there was another severe drought. Su Dongpo, as the judge of the prefecture, followed the custom at that time and prayed for rain on behalf of the prefect. Later, God suddenly sent down sweet rain, and "it rained for three days", which eliminated the drought in an instant. With this happy rain, people were delighted. At this time, Su Dongpo's pavilion had just been completed, so he named it "Xi Yu". He also wrote the famous essay "Notes on the Happy Rain Pavilion". Lingxu Terrace, the original site of Lingxu Terrace was in Fengxiang Prefecture and was built by Chen Xiliang, the prefect of Fengxiang during the Northern Song Dynasty. Later generations moved Lingxu Terrace to Donghu Lake. The existing "Su Gong Temple" was restored and rebuilt based on the scale built in the Qing Dynasty. It has ancillary buildings such as the main hall, Tongxiao Mountain House, and Mingqin Jingshe. It is grand in scale and solemn in atmosphere. There is a white marble statue of Su Gong in the main hall, and on the screen wall in the front yard is engraved Su Dongpo's famous essay "On Governance" with more than 2,000 words. There is also an exhibition of paintings from the National Palace Museum in Taiwan. It is indeed a great place for tourists to enjoy and admire. This is a paid attraction in Donghu Lake, and the admission fee is five yuan. Juxian Hall, built in 1989, is the office of Fengxiang East Lake Garden Management Office and a meeting place for Su Shi research. Because Su Dongpo was called "Su Xianliang" by the people of Fengxiang, this name was given, and it also means "gathering of wise men". In 1990 and 2002, the National Su Shi Symposium was held here. 📍Detailed address: No. 1 Donghu Road, Fengxiang District, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province 🚉Transportation strategy: Take a taxi or walk to East Lake in Fengxiang District, or drive to Fengxiang East Lake. 🕙Opening hours: 7:00-19:00 💰Ticket price: Free and open

❤Recommended Reason: According to historical records, in the sixth year of Jiayou during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty (1061), Su Shi served as the signing officer of Fengxiang Prefecture. The following year, Su Shi dredged East Lake and planted lotuses and willows. Now, when visiting East Lake, you can see a stone tablet on the southwest side of Bu Xi Zhou, inscribed with 'Dongpo's Willow Planting Place,' which is said to be the site where Su Shi planted willows. Although the willows planted by Su Shi no longer exist, the 'East Lake Willows' have since become a famous story. 👍Most Recommended: Willows, also known as drought willows, river willows, and red-barked willows. The green willows of East Lake in Fengxiang provide ample shade, with swaying shadows. Among the ancient willows, the most famous are the willows planted by Zuo Zongtang and Lin Zexu. ✅Must Experience: The Zuo Gong Willow in East Lake grows beside the Junzi Pavilion in the park. It is 210 years old, 15 meters tall, with a trunk circumference of 275 centimeters, and a crown spread of 13 meters. During the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, at the age of 65, Zuo Zongtang led an expedition to recover Xinjiang, and upon his triumphant return, he passed through Fengxiang Prefecture and planted several willows in East Lake, in line with the phrase 'newly planted willows for three thousand miles.' Only this tree remains today, making it the only surviving Zuo Gong Willow in Shaanxi. ✅Must Experience: The willow planted by Lin Zexu grows on East Lake's Ring Road in the park. It is 150 years old, 13 meters tall, with a trunk circumference of 250 centimeters, and a crown spread of 8 meters. In the 22nd year of Daoguang (1842), under pressure from Britain, the Qing government exiled the hero Lin Zexu, who had destroyed opium at Humen, to Yili in Xinjiang. On his way to Yili, Lin Zexu personally planted several willows in East Lake. Through the mists of history, only one remains standing by the shore, with a sturdy and vigorous trunk, full of the vicissitudes of time, and its new branches seem to demonstrate an indomitable spirit of resistance.

✅✅ East Lake temporarily concedes beauty to West Lake, but West Lake acknowledges East Lake's precedence 💯💯💯 ✅✅ One of Fengxiang's three marvels—East Lake Willows 🌲🌲🌲 ♻️♻️ Fengxiang East Lake, historically known as Drinking Phoenix Pond, is located in Fengxiang County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province. It is said that in the first year of King Wen of Zhou, a phoenix flew over Yong and drank water here, hence the name 🕊️🕊️🕊️ ✅✅ During his tenure as an official in Fengxiang, the great literary figure of the Northern Song Dynasty, Su Shi, advocated the expansion of Drinking Phoenix Pond. He planted willows, cultivated lotuses, built pavilions, repaired bridges, and erected towers, thus creating a beautiful landscape 🏞️🏞️🏞️ The scenic beauty of East Lake also inspired Su Shi's creativity, leaving behind timeless masterpieces such as 'Inscription on the Pavilion of Welcome Rain', 'Inscription on Lingxu Pavilion', and 'Inscription on Fengming Post' 📜📜📜 The East Lake Willows, along with Xifeng Liquor and the hands of the maidens, are known as the three marvels of Fengxiang 👍👍👍 Twenty years later, Su Shi was transferred to Hangzhou and restored the West Lake. The two lakes, looking at each other from the south and the north, became sister lakes. Due to the rising fame of West Lake, people often heard of West Lake but not East Lake, hence the saying 'East Lake temporarily concedes beauty to West Lake, but West Lake acknowledges East Lake's precedence' 🌁🌁🌁 ———————————————————————— ⛩️⛩️ Address: No.1 East Lake Road, Fengxiang District, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province 🚌🚌 Transportation: All public transportation heading to East Lake Station can reach the destination. Parking is inconvenient, it is recommended to take public transportation or a taxi. 💰💰 Admission: Free of charge 🆓🆓🆓

I remember when I was young, I loved to play with mud. At that time, after the rainy day, I found a piece of mud, divided the line with a knife, and played a game with a small knife. Later, I went to school and liked to play with plasticine. At that time, I could squeeze out a lot of cute little animals with plasticine. As I grew older, I would no longer play the very muddy game of "mud" because I still got it every time. Dirty. But when you think that the mud is dirty and worthless, in Fengxiang, Shaanxi, the villagers here have dug out the mud, they can squeeze out the image of many Chinese mascots and sell them to the "mud goods". Abroad, the world is well-known, and the craft of kneading mud has been selected into the national intangible cultural heritage list. In Liuying Village, Fengxiang, Shaanxi, I saw a variety of beautifully crafted clay sculptures. I was also fortunate to have met the intangible cultural heritage of Fengxiang clay sculpture and felt the charm of folk art.