(East Lake scenic spot File photo)

(East Lake scenic spot File photo)

(english.cnhubei.com) East Lake scenic spot, a national key scenic spot, characterized by its beautiful water and mountains, abundant plants, strong Hubei culture and unique gardens, has opened to public free of charge since the spring festival.

Thousands of local citizens and visitors came to the spot to enjoy the beautiful water whose area is three times larger than West Lake in Hangzhou city.

It is estimated that the free open to the public will bring millions of tourists to the lake and thus promote the Wuhan’s tourism industry.

The East Lake Scenic Spot, which consist of the East Lake and terrestrial scenic spots along the lake, is the largest inner city lake in China, covering an area of 33 square kilometers.