I took the kids to Mochou Lake Park this weekend. Formed by the remnants of the ancient Yangtze River, Mochou Lake is the second largest body of water in Nanjing, second only to Xuanwu Lake. During the Ming Dynasty, the Mochou Lake area became the private garden of Xu Fu, Duke of Wei, and gradually became one of the famous gardens in Jinling. During the Qing Dynasty, the lake served as a gathering place for Jinling literati, and "Mochou Misty Rain" is listed as the first of the Forty-Eight Scenic Spots of Jinling. Mochou Lake Park boasts several key attractions, including Shengqi Tower, Huayan Temple, Yujin Hall, Suhexiang, Mochou Water Courtyard, Qiwen Pavilion, the Tomb of the Fallen Soldiers of the Guangdong Army, Baoyue Tower, Begonia Boutique Garden, and the Sino-Japanese Friendship Iris Garden. It's a scenic spot that blends landscapes, architecture, and flowers, and is one of Nanjing's major parks. It's a great place to take the kids for a stroll!
Mochou Lake Park attraction highlights
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Mochou Lake Park is located outside the west gate of Nanjing City. It is called Hengtang in ancient times. Because it is next to the Shitou Cheng, it is also known as Shicheng Lake. It is a famous classical garden in Jiangnan. Yujintang (Tulip Hall) is the former residence of the lady, Mocho. The Chinese characters were an inscription by Liu Haisu. Behind Shangheting (Lotus Pavilion), there is a cruise dock, where hand rowing boats, pedal boats and battery boats are provided for tourists to rent. You can also take motorboat for a tour around the lake.
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Show More ReviewsI took the kids to Mochou Lake Park this weekend. Formed by the remnants of the ancient Yangtze River, Mochou Lake is the second largest body of water in Nanjing, second only to Xuanwu Lake. During the Ming Dynasty, the Mochou Lake area became the private garden of Xu Fu, Duke of Wei, and gradually became one of the famous gardens in Jinling. During the Qing Dynasty, the lake served as a gathering place for Jinling literati, and "Mochou Misty Rain" is listed as the first of the Forty-Eight Scenic Spots of Jinling. Mochou Lake Park boasts several key attractions, including Shengqi Tower, Huayan Temple, Yujin Hall, Suhexiang, Mochou Water Courtyard, Qiwen Pavilion, the Tomb of the Fallen Soldiers of the Guangdong Army, Baoyue Tower, Begonia Boutique Garden, and the Sino-Japanese Friendship Iris Garden. It's a scenic spot that blends landscapes, architecture, and flowers, and is one of Nanjing's major parks. It's a great place to take the kids for a stroll!