Zhaodi Scenic Area, Anlong
安龙招堤
A century-old embankment and lotus pond on the edge of Anlong County seat. In summer, miles of lotuses cover the water. The Jinxing Pavilion on the embankment and the nearby Tomb of the Eighteen Gentlemen connect the site to Southern Ming history.
Zhaodi lies north of the Anlong county seat. It was originally a water-retaining embankment begun in the Kangxi reign of the Qing dynasty, and over time it formed several hundred mu of lotus ponds. When the lotuses bloom in summer, the scene is spectacular. On the embankment stand Jinxing Pavilion and Banshan Pavilion, and you can climb the Longshan hill behind the site for views. Anlong served as the temporary imperial seat of the Southern Ming Yongli Emperor. Nearby, you can visit the Tomb of the Eighteen Gentlemen, which commemorates Southern Ming ministers who died for the cause, and the ruins of the Yongli Imperial Palace. It is about 60 km from Xingyi, roughly 1 hour by expressway, and works well as a half-day trip. It is usually free to enter, but it is crowded during the lotus festival.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Zhenfeng Old Town
- Shuangru Peak
- Sanchahe Scenic Area (Zhenfeng)
- Wanfeng Lake
- Malinghe Canyon
- Wanfo Temple, Wanfenglin
- Wanfenglin Peak Forest
- Nahui Village