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The Huaqing Palace Heritage Site
Star
Pool
It was
built in 644 A.D. for Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). It is said
that at first there was no cover for the pool so that he could enjoy the
shining stars of the night while taking a bath.
Tang
Well
It has
a long history of over 1,300 years and measures 1.9 meters long, 1.26 meters
wide and 8.3meters deep. It was used just by Yang Yuhuan for drinking water.
Huaqing
Hot Springs
They
were named "The Fi Hot Springs in the World" in the Tang Dynasty by
Emperor Xuanzong.
The water
temperature stays at 43℃ all year round. It was first used as
an imperial pool during the Zhou Dynasty (1036B.C.-256 B.C.).
Imperial
Concubine Pool(贵妃池)
It was
built in 747A.D. for the famous beauty Yang Yuhuan. It takes the shape of a
Chinese crabapple(海棠) flower, and is where Emperor
Xuanzong and Yang Yuhuan took baths together every winter.
Address:
At the foot of Lishan Mountain in Lintong, 30 kilometers east of Xi'an. Opening
hours: From March to November: 7:00-18:00;
From
December to February: 7:30-18:30.
Bus
routes: 914, 915, U5, and 306.
