Fanghezhou is located on the southwest side of the lake along Chengnan Road in Jiaxing City, facing the Southwest Lake Ecological Oasis across the lake. During the reign of Emperor Dezong of Tang, the virtuous chancellor Lu Zhi built a residential garden on Fanghezhou, which was named Hezhu due to the presence of a crane-releasing pavilion in the garden. In the time of Emperor Wenzong of Tang, the chancellor Pei Xiu built a villa on the island, renaming it Pei Island. During the Southern Song Dynasty, the poet Zhu Dunru lived in Jiaxing and reclaimed Pei Island as Fanghezhou.
Fanghezhou covers an area of approximately 52,000 square meters, with a water area of 9,714 square meters. The scenic spot retains its natural topography and landform, characterized by being surrounded by water on all sides, with winding waters in the middle, and a flat shore dotted with mixed trees. The main function is to provide a tranquil place for rest and sightseeing, supplemented by lotus ponds, water chestnut ponds, fish ponds, and orchards. Along the lake, gates, pavilions, and towers are interspersed, with the layout following the natural contours, striving for a natural ecological environment.
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