Xiting

　　   Xiting is situated in Feiying Park in Huzhou. It was originally constructed in the first month of the 16th year of the Tianjian era by Liu Yun, who served twice as the prefect of Huzhou during the Tianjian period of the Liang Dynasty of the Southern Dynasties... Due to its location west of the prefectural office, it came to be known as “Xiting” (West Pavilion). Additionally, because it was built on a bridge, it is also called the Water Pavilion. During the Dali era of the Tang Dynasty, Yan Zhenqing, then prefect of Huzhou, authored the “Record of Xiting” and erected a stele inside the pavilion. He described Xiting as: “Encircled by distant peaks, floating above clear waters, embodying the wonder of the landscape and truly enhancing the joy of leisurely outings.” His words vividly convey the beauty of this riverside pavilion.