Follow CCTV News to See Huizhou West Lake by Day and Night

Huizhou West Lake is the only one of the 36 West Lakes in China that can be compared to Hangzhou West Lake. It is famous for its "six lakes, nine bridges, and eighteen scenic spots." This beautiful lake has a history of more than 1,600 years and a rich cultural heritage. Many poets and scholars, such as Su Dongpo, have left many poems and relics here, making the scenic area not only beautiful but also full of cultural atmosphere. In recent decades, Huizhou West Lake has attracted many tourists with its unique charm, such as Sizhou Pagoda, Dongpo Garden, Fengzhu Garden, Jiuqu Bridge, and Fenghu Academy. The night tour of West Lake, with the lantern festival invested by the government, makes the originally beautiful West Lake even more charming. The lantern festival has been held for more than 15 years, making the beautiful West Lake a frequent guest on CCTV. The scenery of Huizhou West Lake is worth seeing. Huizhou West Lake is free of charge. The lantern festival is also free of charge. From January 26 to February 12, the lanterns are lit from 18:30 to 22:30 every night. To enter West Lake to see the lanterns, you need to make a reservation on the official account of Huizhou West Lake. There are four sessions every night: 18:30–19:30, 19:30–20:30, 20:30–21:30, and 21:30–22:30. The entrance to the lantern festival is Pinghu Gate and Xiaobei Gate. The exit is Xiaoxi Gate, Fangzhou Gate, Huangtanggang Gate, and Chengongdi Road. If you are interested, please make a reservation on the official account.