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    The most remarkable view of this area in Yue Lake is the summer lotus. Over 100 species of lotus are planted and small bridges are built connecting the whole scene spot, offering a close observation to the blooming lotus. The stone tablet inscribed with the name of this scene is one of the two remaining tablets given by the Emperor Kangxi (1654-1722) of Qing Dynasty (1636-1911).

    This particular scene has earned its name from the fact that it had an abundance of lotus plants growing along its shores, which was known as Crooked Courtyard. It was also the location of a winery. The "perfume" produced by the combination of the scent of lotus flowers and wine, to which was added the scent of the cool breeze from the lake, was said to be positively intoxicating. Though the winery is no more, the cool evening breeze from the lake still blows and the lotus plants still thrive along the shores of Crooked Courtyard, which has been converted into a public park.

    The size of the lotus pool park planted hundreds of varieties of lotus, in particular to the number of charming wind load area. Here the surface of the water main, the distribution of red lotus, lotus, lotus heavy sets. Sprinkle golden lotus, devoted married couple and so were kind of lotus, lotus Tada, Handan enchanting. Erection of a different shape on the surface of the bridge, from the bridge before, such as the Netherlands Bank, who rely colored appearance, flowers reflect the human face, flower, person, two fell in love.