The Yunlong Lake is situated in
Xuzhou City of Jiangsu Province. It adjoins Hanshan Hill in the west, borders
Yunlong Hill in the east and connects with Dashantou Hill and Pig Hill in the
south. The lake covers an area of 5.8 square kilometers, with a road built in
the middle, which is like a jade strip cutting the lake into the eastern and
western parts.
Main sights and activities of the Yunlong
Lake Scenic Area include:
Boating in the Yunlong
Lake
Several docks are built in the
eastern lake, providing tourists with various kinds of boats such as big yacht
and speeding boat.
Lamplight Lights up the Lake
The night scene of the Yunlong Lake is
fascinating. Colorful lamps are installed on the mid-lake island, around the
swimming pool, roads and constructions surrounding the lake.
Ten-li Long Causeway
The Yunlong Lake is surrounded by mountains
on three sides. On the north side of the lake is a huge causeway of about 10 li
(5 km) long and 37.5 meters high. Standing on the causeway and looking far into
the distance, one will have a panoramic view of the fascinating
scenery.
Ten Thousand People Swim
Together
To the east side of the Ten-li Long
Causeway, a huge swimming area is set up along the lake, covering an area of
150, 000 square meters. It is built of concrete at its base and artificial sand
beach along its sides. When summer comes, groups of people, men and women, old
and young, gather here. It is a great spectacle to see ten thousand people swim
together.
A Fascinating Place
Located on the northeast of the lake, a
600-meter-long tunnel runs through the third section of Yunlong Mountain.
Tourists can take a boat to the Pengyuan Garden.
Lotus Swaying in the Wind
Over 400 mu (15 mu = 1 hectare) of lotuses
grow along the north side of the road in the south part of the lake, providing
an enchanting view when flowers in full bloom.
Fishing on the Lakeside
Tourists can fish along the lakeside,
especially on the south bank of the eastern lake where a big fishing pound is
built up with over 200 fishing seats.
Clouds of Peach-Blossom and Willow in
Mist
Stretches of peach trees and willows grow
along the east and south roads.
Shadow of Tower on the Golden
Mountain
Lying at the foot of the Yunlong
Mountain, the Small Golden Mountain is 45 meters above sea level, with a colored
glaze tower standing on it. The tower is constructed in the architectural style
of the Song Dynasty (960-1279). It is 22 meters high and has guardrail on every
storey. Climbing up the spiral stairs to the top of the tower, one will have a
panoramic view of the Yunlong Lake.
Apricot Flowers Blossom in the Spring
Rain
Stretches of apricot trees grow at the foot
of the mountain between Yunlong Mountain and the Small Golden Mountain. During
early spring, apricot flowers are in full blossom, forming an enchanting view.
Birds Assemble at the Lake in
Winter
When winter comes, groups of migratory birds
fly to the lake which is shrouded with dense
mist.