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Xuanwu Lake

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Xuanwu Lake
Xuanwu Lake. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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Xuanwu Lake (Chinese: 玄武湖; pinyin: Xuánwǔ Hú) is located in Xuanwu District in the central-northeast part of Nanjing, Jiangsu. It is near the Nanjing Railway Station and Jiming Temple. Five islands within the lake are interconnected by arched bridges. Within the park are temples, pagodas, pavilions, gardens, teahouses, restaurants, entertainment venues, a small zoo, and other attractions. Its main entrance is the Xuanwu Gate.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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