Taicheng Artificial Lake

　　Taicheng Artificial Lake is situated at the southern foot of Niushan and Maoshan hills in Taicheng, divided into East Lake, West Lake, and South Lake, collectively known as Ningcheng Park. It covers a total area of 309 mu, including 162 mu of water surface and 116 mu of green space, with a green coverage rate of 79%.

　　The park houses two hotels with a total construction area of over 3,700 square meters, ten pavilions and waterside pavilions, one Ningcheng Stone Pagoda, five screens, one corridor, 2,704 meters of cement pathways spanning over 20,600 square meters, more than 1,350 meters of iron and stone railings along the lake, over 100 stainless steel chairs, 35 street lamps, as well as facilities for table tennis and boating.

　　West Lake is the largest and also called the Big Lake. It features two small man-made islands connected to the urban area by two small bridges. On the islands stand a two-story rectangular pavilion and the Patriotic Pavilion respectively. At the southern end of the island, there is a two-story lakeside painted pleasure boat modeled after the Marble Boat in Beijing’s Summer Palace. There is also a coffee lounge, a disco dance hall, and a four-story hotel building. These four parts together form the Taishan Lakeside Hotel. In the 1980s, Mr. and Mrs. Lei Deng, Hong Kong compatriots, donated the construction of a winding Zigzag Bridge, adding beauty to West Lake.

　　On the northern shore of West Lake, there are the Lakeside Restaurant and the Lakeside Dining Hall connected to a waterside pavilion, making it a great spot for visitors to dine and rest. Over 1,000 meters of railings have been built around West Lake, enhancing its charm and beauty.

　　East Lake, also known as the Small Lake, has a square-shaped layout that gives the impression of a lake within a lake. It features the Ningcheng Stone Pagoda, Dragon and Phoenix Wall, a small zoo, Twin Pavilion Bridge, and Graceful Tower. To the north of East Lake, the Large Pond and Small Pond are connected, with the Willow Garden and Viewing Pavilion built nearby, offering a unique scenic view and another attraction for visitors. South Lake is adorned with pavilions, towers, small bridges, and rockeries. At the western shore of the lake, at the foot of Niushan Hill, stands a luxurious garden-style hotel, a high-end accommodation facility that welcomes both domestic and international guests.

　　Taicheng Artificial Lake is a scenic area in Taicheng Town, where picturesque landscapes of lake and mountain captivate visitors. Leaning on the railing for a brief rest, visitors often feel an overwhelming sense of openness and vitality, with fatigue completely fading away. The renowned poet Lu Di once visited this place, was inspired, and wrote the line: “This visit feels like strolling through a painting.”