The structure of a pavilion seems simple, but it plays a vital role in the context of a garden. Come to Daming Lake to see the pavilions here, and learn about the landscape, history and culture exemplified by them.
Lixia Pavilion
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Lixia Pavilion is one of Jinan's renowned pavilions and is located on Lixia Pavilion Island at the Daming Lake scenic area. It was recognized as a municipal-level cultural protection unit in 1979. The first record of Lixia Pavilion was mentioned in the ancient book Shui Jing Zhu, or Commentary on the Water Classic, by Li Daoyuan during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534) as "Keting Pavilion", which was the predecessor of Lixia Pavilion.
Lixia Pavilion has a wooden railing around the pavilion, a stone-carved lotus-shaped table and stools inside the pavilion for visitors to rest. Under the eaves of the pavilion is a red plaque written with gold Chinese characters, which were inscribed by Emperor Qianlong during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
Huanbo Pavilion
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When boating on the mirror-like Daming Lake, you can visit a square island – Huxin (center of the lake) Island sitting on the lake.
There is a square pavilion – Huanbo Pavilion, which is located on the island. The pavilion is 11 meters tall and 10 meters long, and is built on stone stairs. When completed in 1990, it was the largest square pavilion in Jinan at that time.
Jiuqu Pavilion
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Jiuqu (literally meaning nine bends) Pavilion is also called Outing (lotus root) Pavilion. It is located near Jiaxuan Ci at the Daming Lake scenic area, and has six ridges and single eaves.
Xiaocanglang Pavilion
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Xiaocanglang Pavilion is located on the north shore of Daming Lake in Jinan and is surrounded by lotus ponds on three sides. When you look out from the pavilion, you can see a panoramic view of Daming Lake. On a clear day, you can also see the reflection of Qianfo Mountain which is 5 kilometers away.
Deyue Pavilion
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On the east side of Xiaocanglang Pavilion stands a red-pillar structure called Deyue Pavilion, which was built in 1929. The pavilion is close to the lake and ponds, and boasts beautiful scenery consisting of blooming magnolias and begonias in spring.
Shuixiang Pavilion
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To the west of the middle section of the Zengdi Embankment and east of Beichi Bridge is Shuixiang Pavilion, which is surrounded by water on three sides
