Qujiang Pool Relics Park
Rebuilt on the site of the Tang Qujiang Pool (the water system of the Lotus Garden), opened in 2008: the 'winding-water floating cups' (qushui liuyin) relics and the Huangqu Canal inlet retain an ancient charm; the 8 km lakeside greenway is a haven for Xi'an runners, with views of the Qinling Mountains and the southern city skyline around the lake
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- All day
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Rebuilt on the site of the Tang Qujiang Pool (the water system of the Lotus Garden), opened in 2008: the 'winding-water floating cups' (qushui liuyin) relics and the Huangqu Canal inlet retain an ancient charm; the 8 km lakeside greenway is a haven for Xi'an runners, with views of the Qinling Mountains and the southern city skyline around the lake. Free and open all day, walkable from Metro Line 4, Qujiangchi West Station; best enjoyed on an evening loop around the lake.
Getting there: Metro Line 4, Qujiangchi West Station
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