Xuanwu Lake facts for kids
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Xuanwu Lake
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| Location | Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu |
| Coordinates | 32°04′23″N 118°47′54″E / 32.07306°N 118.79833°E |
| Basin countries | China |
Xuanwu Lake is a lake in Xuanwu District in Nanjing, China. It is surrounded by a park. Local visitors and foreign tourists often visit the Xuanwu Lake.
The lake's area is about 5.02 square kilometers or 1.94 square miles, making it the largest former imperial garden lake in China.
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History
Dating back to the Qin family of rulers, Xuanwu Lake has a history of about 2,300 years. It was one of the emperor's gardens during the Six Dynasties part of China's history and again under the Ming rulers.
Getting there
The lake and its park are open from 6 AM to 9 PM. There is a Nanjing Subway station nearby and several bus stops.
Images for kids
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Xuanwulake with Purple Mountain in the distance
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Xuanwu Lake, with the city skyline and Nanjing's City Wall in the distance
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Pool and Nanjing City Wall
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Willows
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Lotus flowers
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Lake view
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Lansheng Tower
See also
In Spanish: Lago de Xuanwu para niños
