The lake
Two linked pools.
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A public park around a lake in south-east Xi'an, opened on 1 July 2008 on the site of the old Qujiang Pool and designed by the architect Zhang Jinqiu. It covers about 31 hectares, and its lake, in upper and lower pools, runs for more than a kilometre. Under the Qin it was a natural marsh beside a pleasure palace; it was named Qujiang, «winding river», under the Han for its winding banks, and the Tang rulers enlarged it into the most famous pleasure ground of their capital, Chang'an, where nobles came to stroll and scholars who passed the imperial exams held their celebration banquets. It counted among the city's «Eight Sights». Entry is free, and today Tang-style pavilions and bridges line the water. It is a calm place for a walk in the early morning or before sunset, away from the crowds at the sights nearby.
Two linked pools.
In Tang style.
Morning or evening.
Qujiang New District, Yanta District, Xi'an
Yes, for a calm, free walk around the water among Tang-style pavilions; an hour or two is enough, and it combines easily with the sights of south-east Xi'an nearby.
