Built on the small island in front of the Hall of Jade Ripples at Kunming Lake’s east bank, the pavilion backs on to a hill to the north and faces the sun to the south. This position provides an excellent view of Spring’s arrival, thus it was named Heralding Spring Pavilion. It provides the best overall view of Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, as well as wonderful views of the scenery from the Jade Spring Hills and the Western Hills.