Dongming Lake Park

　　Dongming Lake Park, covering a total area of about 50 hectares with a water surface of 43 mu, is a comprehensive park integrating tourism, sightseeing, and vacation developed through fundraising by Changshan County since 1995. It is also one of the largest county-level parks in the province.

　　Dongming Lake Park is divided into four scenic areas: east, west, north, and the center of the lake. Entering from the park gate, visitors will find lush greenery and shady trees lining both sides of the path. In summer, the brilliant blooms of purple-red, pink, and pure white Bauhinia flowers seem to warmly welcome guests. Amid the dense foliage, birds remain unfazed by the heat, cheerfully singing and hopping from branch to branch. Further along, a lawn spanning over 3,000 square meters comes into view. Among the verdant grass, tall camphor trees provide shade, while compact osmanthus shrubs offer secluded spots for couples — together creating a picture of green skies, green earth, and a lush green space. The lawn also features an echo wall.

　　And a spring-fed well. If you're feeling playful, you can shout a few times in front of the echo wall and listen to the beautiful sound of your own voice bouncing back.

　　Walking along the left pathway for about 100 meters brings you to the lakeside. Dongming Lake is known as a “natural lake that secretly stole the charm of West Lake and the screen of Tiger Hill.” The lake features a curved arched bridge — a combination of a winding bridge and an arched bridge. The changing directions of the winding sections allow visitors to enjoy views from various angles, while the varying heights of the arches offer three-dimensional sightseeing opportunities, showcasing the designer’s ingenuity. On both sides of the curved arched bridge lie lotus ponds. When summer arrives and the lotuses are in full bloom, visitors are naturally immersed in the poetic imagery of “endless green lotus leaves stretching to the sky, and lotus blossoms unusually red under the sun.” On hot summer nights, strolling along the curved bridge by the lotus pond, with a gentle breeze cooling the air, you might even be reminded of the tranquil mood of “Moonlight Over the Lotus Pond” when gazing at the bright moon overhead. Crossing the curved arched bridge leads to the Lake Center Pavilion. This is a unique scenic spot on the lake, reminiscent of the Mid-Lake Pavilion in Hangzhou’s West Lake. It is a waterside structure built from the renovation of another small island in the lake, covering an area of more than 3,000 square meters. The garden is dotted with peculiar rocks and blooming flowers, featuring corridors, pavilions, gardens, lawns, and an elegant, fresh environment — perfect for sightseeing, leisure, entertainment, and tea tasting. In the peak of summer, staying in this “waterfront home,” sipping a cup of strong, locally grown Dongming Mountain tea, is truly refreshing and delightful. The Lake Center Pavilion also includes features such as flower stands, small pavilions, and rustic gates, with camphor trees and old osmanthus trees also taking root on the small islands flanking the pavilion.