West Lake: Hangzhou Tours, Hangzhou Travel

Last Update : 2006-10-16 17:22:07: West Lake Scenic Area is a famous national scenic area in Hangzhou. The whole scenic area is centered at the West Lake with mountains on three sides. Therefore, the areas along the banks are infused with greenery.
Last Update : 2006-10-16 17:22:47: West Lake covers an area of 60 square kilometers with a water area of 5.68 square kilometers. Over 90 historical sites and scenic spots act as a colorful garland beautifying the whole area.
Last Update : 2006-10-24 16:07:17: West Lake resembles a natural picture that tells people of an appealing story. No matter one who is live here or just pass by; they are all attracted by this peerless beauty.
Last Update : 2006-10-24 16:07:42: Su Causeway and Bai Causeway divide the West Lake into five parts, Wai Lake, Li Lake, Yue Lake, Xili Lake and the Xiaonan Lake. The Bai Causeway goes from Solitary Hill (Gu Shan) to Duan Qiao. The Su Causeway traverses the West Lake from south to north. Built at the bequest of Su Dongpo who was a famous poet of the Northern Song Dynasty (960 - 1127).
Last Update : 2006-10-16 17:23:39: Ten Spots of West Lake appeared in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). They are Spring Dawn at Su Causeway, Lotus Stirred by Breeze in Quyuan Garden, Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake, Melting Snow Scene on the Duan Bridge, Orioles Singing in the Willows, Viewing Fish at Flower Pond, Leifeng Pagoda Silhouette against the Sunset, Doubles Peaks Kissing the Sky, Evening Bell Ringing at Nanping Hill, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. Every one has its own distinctive feature. In addition, as a whole, they represented the distillates of West Lake during the ancient times.
Last Update : 2006-10-24 16:09:20: The new Ten Spots of West Lake were decided via public appraisal in 1985. No matter if thee new or the old, the bewitching sites of West Lake show tourists a great charm all year round.