West Lake has no Broken Bridge, but it is adorned with patches of greenery that hug the mountains and the lake

As the protective moat of the ancient city of Chaozhou, it lies next to Hulu Mountain and serves as a natural barrier for the ancient city. Although it may not be as renowned as Hangzhou's West Lake, the "West Lake Fishing Rafts" here are considered one of the eight scenic spots of Chaozhou. Speaking of West Lake... it actually resembles a narrow river more than a lake. It is said that this was originally a canal connected to the Han River, which was blocked during the construction of the northern embankment in the Tang Dynasty, resulting in the current West Lake. If you're coming from the direction of the old city, you can stroll along the West Road, grabbing a bite to eat on the way. The main attraction is actually the park beside West Lake, which not only faces the lake but also backs onto Hulu Mountain. If you have time, you can climb up to the "Companion Moon Pavilion" and take a look at the group of stone carvings on the mountain wall. There's even a TV tower. Additionally, there's a Chaozhou zoo located in the northern part of West Lake Park, on the mid-slope of the hill. It's not a very large zoo, and given that Chaozhou's West Lake itself is not very big, the zoo within West Lake Park naturally isn't very large either. I hadn't even heard of it before coming here, but I stumbled upon it while wandering around the park. The zoo doesn't have a large variety of animals, mainly common small ones, with fewer large animals. And since the space is limited, the animals' living area is quite restricted.