East Lake Park (), also known as Donghu Park, is a

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, China. The park is located in

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standing in the east, Yanhe Road in the west, Shensha Road in the south, Aiguo Road in the north, covering an area of . The park was opened in 1966, incorporating recreational activities and tourism. In April 1991 the park was designated as a "provincial-level scenic spot" by the

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History

Construction of the East Lake Park started in 1961 and was known as Reservoir Park on its completion(), and was officially opened to the public in 1966.

Parks

A three-arched bridge in the East Lake Park2

People enjoy the cool under the trees in East Lake Park1

The Garden has more than eleven scenic areas, such as: * Ornamental Woody Plants Garden () *

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() * Old and Historical Trees Area () * Bonsai world () * Rhododendron Sculpture Garden () * Landscape Forest () *

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* Playground * Fishing Area *

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Area

Tourist attractions

The man-made lake is divided into two parts. There are three islands in the lake. A stone arch bridge connects the islands.

Transportation

* Take bus No. 3 or 17 to Reservoir Central Station. * Take bus No. 64 or 320 to East Lake Passenger Station. * Take bus No. 29, 106, 208, 211, 300, 308, 336, 351, 365 or 372 to Reservoir Station.

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