The Tang Well is the only existing one in the Huaqing Pool dates back to Tang Dynasty. It provided water for emperors in the Tang Dynasty. In particular, it was Lady Yang's well during her stay in Huaqing pool. In 1987, archeologists found that the 1300-year old well is 8.3 meters deep. It takes the shape of an ellipse. It is 1.9 meters from south to north and 1.26 meters from east to west. At the bottom it is a bit smaller. The wall has a thickness of 0.25 meter and is covered by tiles. |