Quyang Lake

　　Quyang Lake features rippling blue waters and stunning scenery. Located at the base of the national scenic area, Wangwu Mountain, it spans a water area of almost a thousand acres. The lake water is clear, the willows along the shore sway gracefully, green mountains reflect on the water, and the sky and lake merge into one. Flocks of white swans and wild geese are often seen playing on the lake, while various pleasure boats glide across its surface. You can paddle in the water, fish along the shore, sing on the islands, chat by the bridges, hear the shepherds’ flutes in the rain, or enjoy fishermen’s songs at dusk—all of which make you intoxicated with the landscape and loath to leave.

　　　Quyang Lake boasts not only beautiful natural scenery but also a rich historical and cultural heritage. In ancient times, Quyang was known as Fan State. As recorded in "Records of the Grand Historian" (Shiji), the story of "Duke Wen of Jin relocating his people from Yang" took place here. The great Tang Dynasty poet Li Shangyin once had a poignant love affair with the Song sisters from Huayang here, leaving behind the timeless verse, “The silkworm till its death spins silk from love’s own store; The candle but when burnt has no tears to shed.” Hence, Quyang Lake is also called “Love Lake,” and the traditional fair known locally as the “Bride-Viewing Festival” has been held here annually since the Tang Dynasty, preserving its simple and rustic charm through the ages.