Qujiang Pool Relics Park is located in southeast Xian, 6 kilometers from the Bell Tower. The park was designed by Zhang Jinqiu, a famous architect in China. She aimed to rebuild the royal garden of ancient China and made it a recreation area in Xian. Opened on July 1st, 2008, it has become a popular scenic spot by its natural beauty and abundant history. With a total area of 1500mu of which the water covers 700 mu, it is well known for the first magnificent pool and garden park atin northwest China which integrates historical culture protection, ecological garden, landscape, amusement and tourism.
Pool was once the most famous scenic spot in Chang'anIt has been a royal garden since the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC). During the glorious Tang Dynasty (618-907), it became a public recreation area. The royal families, dignitaries and citizens usually went here for a visit.
Today's Qujiang is a beautiful sightseeing place, featured of Tang architectural styled halls, towers and pavilions. Walking through the west gate of the park, the first thing you see is the pool. The Qujiang Pavilion is by the lake. From the pavilion you can see another scenic spot. Go south from the Pavilion, two reed marshes are ahead, which you can walk through on a wooden landing stage.
At the end of the landing stage is the pavilion, where you can rent a boat and take a visit the lake. To the south is the Willow Dam, a long dam with willows on both sides. At the end of Willow Dam, the Yuejiang Tower is situated in the south of the park, where you get a bird's-eye-view of the park and can have a rest. Going north from the Yuejiang Tower you see a house with small pavilionsits winding corridor: this is the House on the River. A small island was designed with some houses and galleries for tourists to have a rest. You can also go fishing there. You can reach the island from a wooden bridge on the east bank. The last scenic spot is the traditional Chinese style Changguan Teahouse. Have a cup of tea and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the river. You can really feel the history of Xian here.