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Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui – Xidi and Hongcun
The two traditional villages of Xidi and Hongcun have largely preserved the appearance of non-urban settlements that have basically disappeared or been transformed in the last century. Their street planning, architecture and decoration, as well as the combination of houses and perfect water systems are all unique examples that still exist.
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
The large water feature at Wilhelmshöhe, which runs down a long hill crowned by a colossal statue of Hercules, was begun in 1689 by Count Karl of Hesse-Kassel, along an east-west axis, and continued into the 19th century. The reservoirs and canals behind the statue of Hercules feed a complex system of hydro-pneumatic equipment that supplies the site’s massive Baroque water theatre, grottoes, fountains and 350-metre-long waterfall. Beyond that, the canals and waterways meander through the axis, creating a series of spectacular waterfalls and turbulent rapids, the 50-metre-high fountain, lakes and secluded ponds that enliven the Romantic gardens created in the 18th century by Karl’s great-grandson, Elector William I. The park’s massive size and hydraulic engineering, as well as the towering statue of Hercules, embody the ideals of absolute monarchy, while the entire complex is an extraordinary testimony to the aesthetics of the Baroque and Romantic periods.
Tianjin Huatian Lake Resort
Tianjin Huatian Lake Resort is located in the National Agricultural Science and Technology Park in Jinnan District, Tianjin (behind the Jinnan District Government). The resort covers an area of 280 acres and is built according to five-star standards. It adopts water-friendly leisure architecture that combines Chinese tradition with Southeast Asian culture. It is based on water landscape and takes "fish culture" as its theme. It has complete leisure, vacation and service facilities.
Longtan Park
Longtan Park is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction and one of the first ten boutique parks in Beijing. It is located within the second ring road in the southeast of Beijing, with a total area of 42.3 hectares, including 19.47 hectares of water area and 12.86 hectares of green area. Longtan Park is affiliated to the Dongcheng District Garden Greening Bureau and Dongcheng District Park Management Center. It is a deficit-funded public institution with one office and seven departments, which are specifically responsible for the operation and management of Longtan Park.
Yuyuantan Park
Yuyuantan Park is one of the eleven parks in Beijing, located in Haidian District with convenient transportation. The east gate is adjacent to Diaoyutai State Guesthouse; the west gate is across the road from the CCTV Tower; the south gate is just north of the China Millennium Monument, and the north gate is connected to the Navy General Hospital. As early as the Jin Dynasty, Yuyuantan Park was a scenic tourist destination in the northwest suburbs of the Jinzhong Capital; in the Liao and Jin Dynasties, the river here was winding and a water town scenery. There are scenic spots such as "Yangzun Linquan" and "Fishing Hequ" where feudal scholars pursued seclusion and elegance. In the 38th year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty, the famous Xiangshan River Diversion and Water Control Project excavated the Yuyuantan Lake System, and sand birds and waterfowl gathered here, making the refreshing scenery of abundant water and lush grass full of vitality. In 1960, the Beijing Municipal Government officially named it Yuyuantan Park and designated it as an AAA-level scenic spot. The park is 1,820 meters wide from east to west and 1,106 meters long from north to south. The total planned area is 136.69 hectares, of which 61 hectares are water areas and 74.44 hectares are built green areas (including lawns). The green coverage rate reaches more than 95%, and there are about 199,500 plants of various kinds in the park. At present, the main scenic spots of Yuyuantan Park are composed of the cherry blossom garden in the west, the water diversion lake scenic area in the north (partially built), Zhongshan Island in the south, and Liuchun Garden in the east. The unique environment and the relatively small history of large-scale construction in modern times have created a natural and wild style with poplars and locust trees on the mountains, weeping willows on the banks, and lush water plants by the lake. The "Cherry Blossom Viewing Party" held in Yuyuantan Park every spring is well-known in China. The "Cherry Blossom Garden" with more than 2,000 cherry blossoms is covered with red clouds and red snow in the spring breeze, and the crowds of people watching the flowers are like spring water, which has become a unique scenery in early spring in Beijing. Fitness activities such as winter swimming in the 1970s and 1980s and the "Anti-Cancer Life Park" in the 1990s are also widely known.
Dongli Lake Hot Spring Resort
Dongli Lake Hot Spring Tourist Resort covers an area of 22.01 square kilometers, of which the water area is 8 square kilometers (12,000 mu), the lakeshore circumference is 12 kilometers, and the total water capacity is 22 million cubic meters. It is known as the "small freshwater ocean", which is 1.5 times that of Hangzhou West Lake. Dongli Lake is one of the eight major tourist attractions and seven nature reserves in Tianjin. It has been designated as a tourist resort area in Binhai New Area by the municipal government. It is located in the east of Tianjin, 24 kilometers from the city center, 30 kilometers from Tianjin Port, 19 kilometers from Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone, 10 kilometers from the exit of Beijing-Tianjin-Tangshan Expressway, 12.5 kilometers from Tianjin Binhai International Airport, and 7.5 kilometers from Tianjin International Golf Club. The Jinhan, Dongjin, Yangbei, and Jinbei highways all lead to the lake. Dongli Lake was originally a reservoir, and later it was opened as a tourist area. It is famous for its vast water surface and rich geothermal resources.
Sanhe Hongjiaye Leisure Fishing Park
Hongjiaye Leisure Fishing Park is located at the southern end of Dakangzhuang, Qixin Town, Sanhe City, Hebei Province (4.7 kilometers east of Dachang International Fishing Tackle City), covering an area of 130 acres, with a water surface area of 15 acres and 3 standard fish ponds, which can accommodate 240 people competing at the same time.
Qinglong Lake Park
Beijing Qinglong Lake Park is located on the bank of Qinglong Lake in Wangzuo Township, Fengtai District, Beijing suburbs. It covers an area of 1,000 mu and is only more than 20 kilometers away from Beijing. It has convenient transportation. The park has a water area of 6,000 mu, which is the closest "clear water" to Beijing. The park has beautiful mountains and clear waters, lush forests, a wide lake, and a very beautiful ecological environment. There are several major areas such as open-air beach bathing, sightseeing orchards, water entertainment, conference catering, and comprehensive services. It was rated as an AAA-level tourist attraction by the National Tourism Administration. The lake in the park is clear and blue, surrounded by green mountains in the distance and swaying tree shadows nearby. In spring, you can see elegant white swans and groups of wild ducks playing.