Public events. Go to Mochou Lake

On April 19, 2009 . I and my friends went to Mochou Lake in the afternoon; Mochou Lake is on No.132 Shuiximen Avenue. We go to there bus. I am very excited. This is also an interesting excursion, it make me relaxed. I think relax can relieve stress and strengthens the immune system. When I entered, I saw a large Lake – Mochou Lake. The lake was a real eye catcher.

Mochou Lake is another famous classical garden in Nanjing beside Xuanwu Lake, it is the integration of culture of the Six Dynasties. The main attractions are former residence of Mochou, Shengqi Pavilion, Yujin Hall etc. so I choose this exhibition. It is very famed in Nanjing. The lake is full of lotus roots when the water lilies are in blossom in summer time. In the center of the lake is an island that is accessible to tourists by boat. The lake is also the site of dragon races during Dragon Boat Festival every year.

I walked around the lake. Just hark to local guide, it is said that one legend, the name of the lake came from a young woman of beauty and virtue named Mochou who lived during the Northern and Southern Dynasty (386-589). She married a man from the Lu family in Jinling (now known as Nanjing City) and had a baby. They lived a happy life until one day Lu was recruited to the army. Because there had been no news of him since he had left, she missed her husband dearly day and night. Finally, it is said that Mochou turned into a lake, with the hope of flowing to her husband's side. In memory of the young woman's undying devotion to her husband, the lake was aptly named Mochou Lake by the local people.

With Mochou Lake peculiar charm, it attracts millions of visitors, the beautiful scenery there was so impressive.