Dong Hu Lake: Land of Grace and Tranquility in Wuhan

#lakes East Lake is located near the southern bank of the Yangtze River in the eastern suburbs of Wuhan. It is the largest urban lake in China. The Eastern Lake is crossed by several dams, which offer beautiful views of the surrounding area — the skyscrapers of Wuhan and forested hills. Every year, this tourist area attracts 2 million tourists from different parts of China and the world. The Eastern Lake covers an area of 88 square kilometers, which is approximately 25 percent of the territory of Wuhan City. This clear lake with winding shores is called Lake 99 convolutions. East Lake consists of 6 thematic areas: Tintao, Millstone Hill, Wild Diving Goose, White Horse, Chudi and Luhon Hills. The most popular of them are Tintao and Millstone Hill. A distinctive feature of Tintao are redwoods, which are especially good in late autumn. In this area, the classic Chinese building with the poetic name of the Attention Tower to the Waves will also impress. In addition, the first sculpture park in China is located here. It is a hilly area that has six peaks. The most important peak resembles a mushroom in its shape. There is a Botanical garden here, where more than 360 species of plants grow in 13 special gardens. You can travel around the lake on tourist boats, for a fee. There is a beautiful walking path next to the lake, where you can also ride bicycles. Bicycles can be rented). The best time to visit Donghu is March-April and September-October. In July and August, the temperature can reach 40 degrees, even the Chinese themselves consider it too hot. And in winter, from the end of November to the end of January, there are frosts. The climate conditions in the surrounding area are favorable for comfortable recreation, as well as the development of the fishing industry. Most of the locals are fishermen, as well as traders of sovereign products. In small shops you can buy such traditional symbols as a Chinese knot, porcelain figurines, bells, etc.