Kunming Pool & Qixi Park
昆明池·七夕公园
A restored lake on the site of Kunming Pool, dug by Emperor Wu of Han and the birthplace of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl legend. Features a Qixi-themed park and lake views.
Kunming Pool is in Doumen Subdistrict, Chang'an District. It was an artificial lake dug by Emperor Wu of Han to train his navy and to imitate Dian Lake. The stone statues of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl beside the pool are an important source of the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. The restored lake is expansive and features Qixi Park, the Kunming Pool Ruins Museum and a lakeside greenway, and Qixi Festival events are held here. The main area is free, though some attractions charge fees. It is about 20 km from the Bell Tower, so drive or take a bus.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Weiyang Palace Site (Han Chang'an City)
- Shaanxi Archaeological Museum
- Datang West Market
- Xiangji Temple
- Xianyang Museum
- Guangren Temple
- Sajinqiao Food Street
- Daxingshan Temple