Yangzhou's most well-known scenic venue is the Slender West Lake, a narrow stretch of water in western portion of the city. A favorite retreat of the Qing emperor Qian Long, Slender West Lake is surrounded by weeping willows and various other attrations: Lotus Flower Pagoda (Lianhua), Small Gold Mountain (Xiao Jin Shan); and the Fishing Platform (Diaoyutai). As the legend goes, emperor was so gratified by his luck in fishing at this spot that he ordered additional stipends for the town.