The three islands
And their old bridges.
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A historic lake named for its place west of the old city, dug in 282 under the Western Jin dynasty by the local governor Yan Gao to water the fields; the kings of Min dredged it in the tenth century and built their palaces around it, it was enlarged under the Song and Qing, and it became a public park in 1914. The park takes in three small islands linked by old bridges, with pavilions, waterside walks, willows and a bonsai garden, dragon boats race here at the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Fujian Museum stands on its shore. Entry is free without booking, and the park is open from 5.30 am to 10.30 pm, per visitor guides.
And their old bridges.
By the water.
Over the lake.
Gulou District, north-west of central Fuzhou
Yes, the museum stands on the lake shore and both fit in half a day, but book the museum ahead and note that it closes on Mondays.
