Have you ever been to Xuanwu Lake in Nanjing? It’s a beautiful lake located in the central-northeast part of Nanjing. It’s very convenient for tourists to go because Nanjing Railway Station is just a few minutes’ walk from here. Xuanwu Lake covers 368 hectares and is one of Nanjing’s state-level scenic spots. It is also an important part of the national first-class tourist attractions. Many tourists or local people come here on weekends or holidays. It is the largest comprehensive park in Nanjing with the function of entertainment, leisure and exercise.

Xuanwu Lake is in a rhombus shape, and the lake is divided into three major parts: North Lake, Southeast Lake and Southwest Lake by five continents: Huanzhou, Yingzhou, Lingzhou, Liangzhou, and Cuizhou. The lake is connected by lake embankments, bridges and roads. Xuanwu Lake is a shallow lake. The water source comes from the northern foot of Zijin Mountain. It is responsible for the comprehensive functions of sightseeing and tourism, urban flood control and drainage, and ecological water supply of urban rivers.

Summer is the best time to visit Xuanwu Lake, because there are many beautiful lotus in Xuanwu Lake. And summer is the season when the lotus blooms. There are various kinds of tall trees in Xuanwu Lake, so you will not feel very hot in summer. You can sit by the lake or sit under the shade of the trees to enjoy the summer. You can rent a small boat and go boating in the lake with your friends. If you choose to travel here at night, you will enjoy the beautiful night view of Nanjing. From Xuanwu Lake, you can see the landmark of Nanjing, the tallest building: Zijin Building. If you have the opportunity to go to Nanjing, don’t forget to visit Xuanwu Lake because it is a place really worth visiting.