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Did you know? There is also a West Lake in Fuzhou!!!

West Lake Park in Fuzhou is located in the Gulou District of Fuzhou, which is also considered the core urban area of Fuzhou. The park has a history of 1700 years and is the most intact garden landscape in Fuzhou. Here are bridges, water, boats, pavilions, willow trees shading, and rockeries, quite a few classical charm. Tourists who visit and walk here are endless, very happy. The park is also distributed with various characteristic delicacies: Xianqiao Willow Color, Ancient Battlements Slanting Sun, Jian Lake Fish, Lake Mountain Victory, Lotus Pavilion Evening Singing, etc. You can visit according to the park map and the signs in the park. Location: No. 71, Hubin Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province Transportation: It is recommended to take the subway to Ximen Station B exit Ticket: 0 Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 5:30am-22:30pm (22:00pm is prohibited from entering) Kaihua Temple: Kaihua Temple is located in West Lake Park in Fuzhou. It was originally the private residence of Xie Tingzhu in the Ming Dynasty. The predecessor of the temple was just a small nunnery next to the house. In the third year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1524), the prefect Wang Wensheng donated money to build a temple with the name of 'Kaihua'. It is the oldest building in the park, said to have been built in the fourth year of Jingyou in the Northern Song Dynasty (1037). During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty (1522~1566), the prefect Wang Wensheng donated money for reconstruction. The existing buildings were rebuilt in the 44th year of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty (1705) by Governor Jin Shirong, with the main hall in the middle, the Zen hall in the back, the bell and drum towers on both sides, and the guest house on the left and the abbot's room on the right.] Xianqiao Willow Color, etc. Small suggestion: It is suitable for walking here, because the area is very large, it is recommended to wear a pair of comfortable sports shoes to play, otherwise you will get blisters (don't ask why). The best time to play is on a sunny day, the experience will be better.
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Posted: Feb 21, 2024
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