Huaqing Pool
The Huaqing Pool (华清池), also known as the Huaqing Palace (华清宫), is a complex of imperial gardens known for its hot springs at the northern foot of Mount Li, Qinling, approximately 25 kilometers (16 mi) east of Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. == History == The permanent springs that constitute the Huaqing Pool utilize naturally occurring geothermal heat and have a documented history of almost three millennia, having served as the site of several palaces built by past Chinese rulers, including King You of the Zhou dynasty, Qin Shi Huang of the Qin dynasty, and Emperor Wu of the Han dynasty, who expanded the complex.