Lishan Forest Park is located in the eastern side of Xi'an city. This place is known for its scenic nature and a large number of historical monuments belonging to the Imperial period.
Due to the fact that the forest park is a very quiet, peaceful and beautiful place, here, since the Zhou reign, capital officials began to build country houses and residences for themselves.
Lishan Forest Park is located in the valley of Linshan Mountain, where almost 13 centuries ago Emperor Xuan Zong and his concubine Yang Guifei swore eternal love to each other.
There are other equally attractive and famous sights in the vicinity of the forest park. Among them the Museum of Terracotta Warriors, the Taoist temple of Lao Tzu, Huaqingchi Springs, the burial place of Emperor Qin Shihuang-di stand out. Many tourists come to Lishan Forest Park precisely because you can visit many different places at once, each of which has its own history and importance in the life of China.
For example, there is a lighthouse on the slope of Linshan Mountain. According to legends at the lighthouse, Emperor Yu lit the lights every night for his wife Baoxi, who was often sad. One day, the city was attacked by enemies and the military did nothing because they thought it was their leader having fun again. In the end, the enemy troops won an easy victory, thanks to their unexpected appearance and the inattention of the local troops.
Within the forest park itself, the Sunset Pavilion has been created, offering a beautiful view of the local surroundings, the Wei River Valley and the Huaqing Hot Springs. Also located within the forest park are the Evening Dawn Gazebo and the Mother's Hall, which are sought after by tourists travelling to Xi'an.
Everyone who has ever visited the forest park remembers its tranquillity and beauty, which are so lacking in the modern world.
