Nature
West Lake Scenic Area
A stunning lake comparable to Hangzhou's West Lake, where poet Su Dongpo lived in exile. Features six bridges, pagodas, and classical Chinese gardens.
Open 24 hours
Free
Huizhou's history spans over 2,200 years, beginning in the Qin Dynasty when it was established as a county. The city has been an important administrative center throughout Chinese history, known as the "Famous Lingnan Prefecture."
During the Northern Song Dynasty (1094-1100), the renowned poet Su Dongpo was exiled to Huizhou. Despite his banishment, he fell in love with the city's beauty, especially West Lake. He wrote famous poems including "Three hundred lychees a day" and contributed to local development. His residence and the bridges he helped build remain today.
Luofu Mountain has been a Taoist sacred site since the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420), when the alchemist Ge Hong lived there and refined elixirs. The mountain became a center for Taoist practice and attracted scholars and monks throughout history.
In modern times, Huizhou played a significant role in Chinese revolutionary history. It is the birthplace of General Ye Ting, a founding father of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. The city was an important revolutionary base during the early 20th century.
Since China's reform and opening-up, Huizhou has transformed into a major industrial city. The electronics and petrochemical industries have driven rapid economic growth, while the city has preserved its cultural heritage and natural beauty for future generations.
