Chaozhou West Lake
西湖公园
Hushan Park, right next to the western side of the old city of Chaozhou. Hulu Mountain has many cliff inscriptions, and the lakeside old city walls, pavilions and banyan trees form a pleasant scene. It is a favorite spot for locals to exercise and stroll.
West Lake of Chaozhou lies on the west side of the old city. It was originally a lake formed by the moat outside the city and Hulu Mountain. It has been a popular scenic spot since the Tang dynasty. On Hulu Mountain in the lake are more than a hundred cliff inscriptions from the Tang and Song dynasties onward. Other attractions include Hanbi Tower, Hushan Pavilion and Fangsheng Pond. By the lake are the west gate and remains of the old city wall. The park is free. Walking around the lake and climbing Hulu Mountain takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. In the early morning, many residents practice tai chi or sing Chaozhou tunes. It can be combined on foot with Archway Street and Kaiyuan Temple. A pleasant route is to walk from West Lake to Archway Street in the evening and eat snacks there.
Opening hours
About 06:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Xu Fuma Mansion
- Haiyang County Confucian Temple
- Jilue Huang Ancestral Hall
- Kaiyuan Temple, Chaozhou
- Jiadi Lane
- Guangji Gate & Chaozhou City Wall
- Chaozhou Old Town & Paifang Street
- Guangji Bridge