Ruins of Chisongting Pavilion

　　The ruins of Chisongting Pavilion are located at the northern end of the eastern embankment in Nan County. Originally named Chishating. It is said that in his later years, Zhang Liang of the Han Dynasty retired from office, became a monk, and once built a platform here to “practice alchemy.” Built on a 7-meter-high platform and surrounded by water on all sides, Chisongting Pavilion was once a major scenic attraction in the Dongting Lake region. After the liberation, due to lack of management, most of the original statues and ritual implements inside the pavilion were destroyed, and the temple buildings were occupied by government offices. Today, only ruins remain.