Explore mysterious pink Yanzhi Lake in Yiyang
2023-05-23
Legend has it that during the Spring and Autumn period, Fan Li, a minister of the Yue state, assisted the King Goujian in his achievements and then retired to seclusion in Chishan Island of Dongting Lake.
After that, he often took Xi Shi (one of the four beauties of ancient China) for a boat ride on Yanzhi Lake. Xi Shi was delighted to take a bath and play with the water when she saw the beautiful mountains and the clear water. The rouge and powder on her body gradually drifted to the lake shore, turning the shore red and the sandy beach rouge, hence the name of the lake.
The exposed part of the winding lake shore of Yanzhi Lake presents a pink color, and the red lake shore and the green water in the lake form a sharp contrast, making Yanzhi Lake even more mysterious.
The water of Yanzhi Lake is as clear as a mirror, clearly reflecting the green trees, red flowers, blue sky, and white clouds.
The water of Yanzhi Lake is as soft as a fairy’s silk ribbon, swaying gently in the wind.
The water of Yanzhi Lake is as hard as a flawless jade, shining with a beautiful luster.
The mountains of Yanzhi Lake are peculiar, with unique shapes and postures. Some look like immortals carrying baskets, some like monkeys looking at the sea, some like Pigsy eating a watermelon, and some like Wu Song fighting with the tiger.
The mountains of Yanzhi Lake are picturesque, like green barriers and newly born bamboo shoots, with bright colors reflected in the water. It makes you feel like stepping into a vivid painting.
