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Lute Platform
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Lute Platform is a memorial site in Hanyang, Wuhan, between Guishan and Moon Lake on the southern bank of the Hanshui. It commemorates the ancient story of Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi, said to have taken place here during the Zhou dynasty.
Don't miss
- The platform dedicated to the Zhou dynasty story of Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi
- Location between Guishan and Moon Lake on the Hanshui's southern bank
- Listed as a Key Cultural Heritage Site of Hubei Province
- Near Qintai subway station on Line 6 of the Wuhan Metro
Getting there
A bit of history
First erected in the Song dynasty, Lute Platform has been destroyed and rebuilt many times, with a reconstruction in the 19th century. Scholars Wang Zhong and Huang Pengnian wrote about it during Qing dynasty rebuilding work.
Common questions
What is the story behind Lute Platform?
It commemorates the Zhou dynasty tale of Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi, which is said to have occurred in this area.
When was Lute Platform first built?
It was first erected in the Song dynasty.
Is there an annual event at Lute Platform?
A musical performance competition has been held annually at Lute Platform since 2011.
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