Liu Yuxi's poem "Looking at the Dongting" writes: The lake and the moon are harmonious, and there is no goggle on the lake surface that has not been polished. Looking at the green mountains and rivers of Dongting in the distance, there is a green snail in the silver plate.
This poem describes the spectacular scene of Dongting Lake under the moonlight on an autumn night, as well as the beautiful scenery of mountains and water in the lake. The lake light and the autumn moon reflect each other, and the calm lake surface is like an unpolished bronze mirror. Looking at the Dongting landscape from a distance, the green Junshan Mountain and the clear lake water are integrated into one, like a small and exquisite green snail placed in a carved silver plate.
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Dongting Lake, located in the northern part of Hunan Province, China, is the second largest freshwater lake in China and one of the five largest lakes in China. The Dongting Lake Basin covers Changsha, Yueyang, Yiyang, Changde and other cities, and is one of the important water systems in the Yangtze River Basin.
The formation of Dongting Lake can be traced back to ancient times. Due to the action of crustal movement and river sedimentation, the lake shape we see today was formed. The lake basin of Dongting Lake was formed by the collapse of the earth's crust due to fractures. After thousands of years of evolution, it gradually formed its current scale.
The scenery of Dongting Lake is very spectacular. The lake is vast, dotted with small islands, the shoreline is twists and turns, and the water and land are intertwined, forming a beautiful picture. You can see many historical sites and tourist attractions in the lake, such as Yueyang Tower, Junshan Island, Du Fu Ancestral Hall, etc.
The Yueyang Tower is a famous ancient building on the bank of Dongting Lake. It was built in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of more than a thousand years. It is one of the four famous buildings in China and is famous for its unique architectural style and long history and culture. Climbing up the Yueyang Tower, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Dongting Lake and feel the rich history and cultural heritage.
Junshan Island is a small island in Dongting Lake with rich natural and cultural landscapes. The island has a unique ecological environment, rich wildlife resources, and a long historical and cultural heritage. You can see many ancient buildings and historical and cultural sites on the island, such as Junshan Temple, Yuewang Temple, Qin Shihuang Seal, etc.
Du Fu Ancestral Hall is a famous cultural attraction on the bank of Dongting Lake. It is the memorial hall of Du Fu, the great poet of the Tang Dynasty in China. Du Fu once lingered by the Dongting Lake and wrote many popular poems. The ancestral hall has a simple and elegant architecture, and contains Du Fu's poetry inscriptions and cultural relics exhibitions. It is a must-visit for culture lovers.
In addition to the above attractions, Dongting Lake also has rich aquatic biological resources, such as silver carp, bighead carp, grass carp and other freshwater fish. You can also taste authentic Hunan cuisine by the lake, such as spicy hot pot, fish head with chopped pepper, etc.
In short, Dongting Lake is a tourist attraction integrating natural scenery, cultural landscape, history and culture. When you come here, you can feel the richness of Chinese culture and the unique charm of Hunan.