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Linhai East Lake 东湖

Dong Hu

Donghu is a historic garden lake immediately east of the old Taizhou city wall in Linhai, developed from waters once used for naval mooring and troop stationing.

A broad dark lake seen from the water at its southern end, with a small boat and a tour boat out on it, a wooded shore carrying a pavilion, a gate and white buildings on the far side, and a blue mountain range behind under a cloud-streaked sky.
A broad dark lake seen from the water at its southern end, with a small boat and a tour boat out on it, a wooded shore carrying a pavilion, a gate and white buildings on the far side, and a blue mountain range behind under a cloud-streaked sky. · 猫猫的日记本 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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About Linhai East Lake

During the Northern Song period, prefect Qian Xuan had the waters dredged and made into a garden known as Qian Garden, later called Donghu. The lake's close relationship with the old city gives its waterside scenery an urban and historical setting.

Luo Linhai Shrine commemorates the early Tang poet Luo Binwang, who served as an official in Linhai. Bangou Pavilion stands in the lake; its name alludes to a verse about being reluctant to leave a beautiful lake. These small commemorative and poetic landmarks shape the garden’s character.

What to look for

  • The lake beside the eastern side of Taizhou's historic city wall.
  • Luo Linhai Shrine, commemorating the poet Luo Binwang.
  • Bangou Pavilion set within the lake.

Location & getting there

Getting to Linhai East Lake

Check which interiors and courtyards are accessible. Active places of worship and protected monuments may have different visitor rules.

  • Search for 东湖 with 台州市 and 临海市.
General visit reminders

Check which interiors and courtyards are accessible. Active places of worship and protected monuments may have different visitor rules.

AI illustration: A close medium view from the walking surface of an old Chinese defensive wall, worn brick paving.
AI illustration · AI 示意图(景观类型参考,非实拍) · 城墙垛口与砖阶 — A general visiting detail, not an exact view of this place.
Historic sites & architecture · 历史古迹/建筑 →

Find Linhai East Lake

东湖 · 临海市

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Sources & visit information

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