A Song for Every City | How to Explore Taizhou East Lake?

"Song Yun Taizhou" is an original song written by Xu Weihua and composed by Ye Xianming. The beautiful melody and lyrics showcase the rich cultural heritage of Taizhou and the unique landscape of the "mountain, sea, and water city." Taizhou East Lake is a classical garden in the ancient city of Linhai, known as the "No. 1 Garden in Taizhou." Its scenery rivals that of Hangzhou's West Lake, earning it the nickname "Little West Lake." ---- Highlights 1. Huxin Pavilion Located in the center of East Lake, this three-story octagonal pavilion features flying eaves and unique architecture. It is the best spot to enjoy the view of East Lake, with the surrounding lake and mountains in full view. 2. Jiuqu Bridge The Jiuqu Bridge, which connects to Huxin Pavilion, is one of the iconic attractions of East Lake. The bridge is winding and has a pavilion on it, where visitors can rest and enjoy the lake view. 3. Rongxing Hall This is a typical Hui-style building from the Qing Dynasty, housing many cultural relics, including the Dan Shu Tie Quan. The Dan Shu Tie Quan is an ancient "death exemption card" and is extremely precious. 4. Qiaoyun Pavilion The tallest building in East Lake, located in the lakeside scenic area, is surrounded by ancient trees and beautiful scenery. Climbing the pavilion offers a panoramic view of the entire East Lake. 5. Luo Linhai Temple Built in memory of the Tang Dynasty poet Luo Binwang, the temple houses a bronze statue of Luo Binwang and an introduction to his life, making it an important place to learn about Luo Binwang's culture. 6. Taihu Stone There are two famous Taihu stones in East Lake, located at the entrance of Rongxing Hall and Qishui Garden at the north gate. Taihu stones are common ornamental stones in Chinese classical gardens, with unique shapes. 7. East Lake Stele Forest The forest houses a large collection of ancient poets' inscriptions, making it a must-visit for calligraphy enthusiasts. 8. Jiangnan Garden Style The overall layout of East Lake is exquisite, with pavilions, corridors, and waterside pavilions arranged in an orderly manner, full of the charm of Jiangnan water towns. ---- Travel Tips • Tickets: CNY 15 per person, with discounts for students and seniors • Opening hours: 07:00-18:00 • Suggested route: Enter from the south gate and visit Huxin Pavilion, Jiuqu Bridge, Rongxing Hall, Qiaoyun Pavilion, and Luo Linhai Temple in order, then exit from the north gate. • Nearby attractions: The north gate of East Lake is just a step away from Lansheng Gate of Jiangnan Great Wall, which is worth a visit. Although East Lake is small, every attraction is full of stories, making it an excellent place to experience the charm of Jiangnan classical gardens.