Slender West Lake is situated in the northwest suburb of Yangzhou City. With continuous development and remodeling throughout the dynasties, it eventually became a scenic area with many enchanting lake sites. It is located to the west of the city and is slim in its shape, so people call it Slender West Lake.
The lake is 4.3 kilometers in total length with an area of over 30 hectares. It boasts many famous scenic spots, such as the White Pagoda, the Five Pavilion Bridge, and Xiaojin Hill.
The Long Dike is on the western bank of the lake, extending about one hundred meters from the entrance of the park to the Xiaojin Hill. Weeping willow trees are sighing all along the dike. Be sure to checkout the where Zheng Banqiao’s calligraphy of couplets can be seen in a house on the lake.
Admission Fee: CNY 50

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located in a northwest suburb of Yangzhou City. Bus Route: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 16, 18

Type: Sights & Activities
Tags: lake river Shouxi Baozhang