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BAOSHI HILL Known as one of the most famous attractions in Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area, Baochu Pagoda (保俶塔) is located on top of Baoshi Hill of northern side of Ge Ling (葛岭), which is also situated on the northern side of West Lake.
Known as one of the most famous attractions in Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area, Baochu Pagoda (保俶塔) is located on top of Baoshi Hill of northern side of Ge Ling (葛岭), which is also situated on the northern side of West Lake.
LEIFENG PAGODA Leifeng Pagoda is one of the ten sights of the West Lake because of the Legend of the White Snake. At its most basic, the story tells of a young scholar who falls in love with a beautiful woman, unaware that she is a white snake who has taken on human form. A monk intervenes in order to save the scholar's soul and casts the white snake into a deep well at the Lei Feng Pagoda.
Leifeng Pagoda is one of the ten sights of the West Lake because of the Legend of the White Snake. At its most basic, the story tells of a young scholar who falls in love with a beautiful woman, unaware that she is a white snake who has taken on human form. A monk intervenes in order to save the scholar's soul and casts the white snake into a deep well at the Lei Feng Pagoda.
HEFANG STREET Hefang Old Street is a historical cultural street area located at the foot of the scenic Wushan Hill of southern Hangzhou and quite close to the famous West Lake. It is the one and only best preserved urban area of ancient Hangzhou and is a miniature of the city's history.
Hefang Old Street is a historical cultural street area located at the foot of the scenic Wushan Hill of southern Hangzhou and quite close to the famous West Lake. It is the one and only best preserved urban area of ancient Hangzhou and is a miniature of the city's history.
THE LEGEND OF WHITE SNAKE The Legend of the White Snake, also known as Madame White Snake, is a Chinese legend which existed in oral tradition long before any written compilation. The story is now counted as one of China's Four Great Folktales, the others being Lady Meng Jiang, Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, and The Cowherd and the Weaving Maid (Niulang Zhinü).
The Legend of the White Snake, also known as Madame White Snake, is a Chinese legend which existed in oral tradition long before any written compilation. The story is now counted as one of China's Four Great Folktales, the others being Lady Meng Jiang, Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, and The Cowherd and the Weaving Maid (Niulang Zhinü).
BINJIANG The city's southern extension for business and leisure. Like Pudong in Shanghai, its very modern, and rapidly developing, area that was mostly farmland until ten years ago. The district’s total area is 73 square kilometers.
The city's southern extension for business and leisure. Like Pudong in Shanghai, its very modern, and rapidly developing, area that was mostly farmland until ten years ago. The district’s total area is 73 square kilometers.
WEST LAKE FLOWERS West Lake not only hosts abundant natural and cultural resources, it also possesses various plant resources. Around the year, all kinds of flowers and plants in West Lake and on surrounding mountains blossom alternatively, which enriches the landscape of plantation around the lake and also significantly improves the environmental quality of the city.
West Lake not only hosts abundant natural and cultural resources, it also possesses various plant resources. Around the year, all kinds of flowers and plants in West Lake and on surrounding mountains blossom alternatively, which enriches the landscape of plantation around the lake and also significantly improves the environmental quality of the city.
MARCO POLO Marco Polo (1254 – 1324) was a Venetian merchant traveller whose travels are recorded in Livres des merveilles du monde (Book of the Marvels of the World, also known as The Travels of Marco Polo, c. 1300), a book that introduced Europeans to Central Asia and China.
Marco Polo (1254 – 1324) was a Venetian merchant traveller whose travels are recorded in Livres des merveilles du monde (Book of the Marvels of the World, also known as The Travels of Marco Polo, c. 1300), a book that introduced Europeans to Central Asia and China.
NANSHAN ROAD Located on the southwest side of West Lake, Prince Bay Park (太子湾公园) is next to Nanshan Road and Colored Port View Fish Garden. Story goes that the park was once the resting place of two princes, thus comes the name Prince Bay Park
Located on the southwest side of West Lake, Prince Bay Park (太子湾公园) is next to Nanshan Road and Colored Port View Fish Garden. Story goes that the park was once the resting place of two princes, thus comes the name Prince Bay Park
YANGGONGDI ROAD This one is more than a 3km long and one road, west of the Su Causeway. It starts at the intersection of Beishan and Shuguang Road; the causeway runs north-south. Yang Causeway includes Quyuan Garden which is the most popular spot to see tons of lotus blossoms.
This one is more than a 3km long and one road, west of the Su Causeway. It starts at the intersection of Beishan and Shuguang Road; the causeway runs north-south. Yang Causeway includes Quyuan Garden which is the most popular spot to see tons of lotus blossoms.
LINGYIN TEMPLE Lingyin Temple, or Temple of the Soul's Retreat, got it name from its tranquil surroundings. Sheltered by forested hills on three sides, the temple is a quiet and sheltered sanctuary. Lingyin (Hidden Spirit) Temple is one of the largest and most visited Buddhist temples in China and holds the largest statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni in the lotus position.
Lingyin Temple, or Temple of the Soul's Retreat, got it name from its tranquil surroundings. Sheltered by forested hills on three sides, the temple is a quiet and sheltered sanctuary. Lingyin (Hidden Spirit) Temple is one of the largest and most visited Buddhist temples in China and holds the largest statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni in the lotus position.
ISLE OF THE FAIRIES Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, shown on the 1 RMB note, is located in the south central portion of Hangzhou’s West Lake. The name also refers to Xiaoying Island, one of the three islands in West Lake, along with Mid-Lake Pavilion (Hu Xin Ting) and Ruan Gong Islet (Ruan Gong Dun). The three pools refer to the three pear-shaped pagodas arranged in a triangle in the water. Erected by the poet and public official Su Shi, their purpose was to indicate that water chestnuts and lotus plants were not allowed to be grown in the area to prevent silt from building up in the lake. Later, during the reign of Emperor Wanli in the Ming Dynasty, the three pagodas were rebuilt. The existing ones were reconstructed in 1699 during the 38th year of Emperor Kangxi’s reign in the Qing Dynasty.
Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, shown on the 1 RMB note, is located in the south central portion of Hangzhou’s West Lake. The name also refers to Xiaoying Island, one of the three islands in West Lake, along with Mid-Lake Pavilion (Hu Xin Ting) and Ruan Gong Islet (Ruan Gong Dun). The three pools refer to the three pear-shaped pagodas arranged in a triangle in the water. Erected by the poet and public official Su Shi, their purpose was to indicate that water chestnuts and lotus plants were not allowed to be grown in the area to prevent silt from building up in the lake. Later, during the reign of Emperor Wanli in the Ming Dynasty, the three pagodas were rebuilt. The existing ones were reconstructed in 1699 during the 38th year of Emperor Kangxi’s reign in the Qing Dynasty.
BEISHAN ROAD Beishan road is not long, only about 3000 meters. Beishan area is a historical and cultural block that lies in the northeast of West Lake Scenic Spots. It’s one of the birthplaces of its civilization for this city. When in Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), Beishan Road started to prosper. Many temples and gardens are built during that time. Suxiaoxiao’s Tomb, General Yuefei’s Tomb and Hui Lu, the former residence of Bao Bailing are all located on this road.
Beishan road is not long, only about 3000 meters. Beishan area is a historical and cultural block that lies in the northeast of West Lake Scenic Spots. It’s one of the birthplaces of its civilization for this city. When in Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), Beishan Road started to prosper. Many temples and gardens are built during that time. Suxiaoxiao’s Tomb, General Yuefei’s Tomb and Hui Lu, the former residence of Bao Bailing are all located on this road.
LONGJING TEA FIELDS Longjing tea sometimes called by its literal translated name Dragon Well tea, is a variety of pan-roasted green tea from the area of Longjing Village near Hangzhou in Zhejiang Province, China. It is produced mostly by hand and renowned for its high quality, earning it the China Famous Tea title.
Longjing tea sometimes called by its literal translated name Dragon Well tea, is a variety of pan-roasted green tea from the area of Longjing Village near Hangzhou in Zhejiang Province, China. It is produced mostly by hand and renowned for its high quality, earning it the China Famous Tea title.
XIHU TIANDI Melting pot of tradition and modern age
Melting pot of tradition and modern age
XIXI WETLANDS XiXi Wetland has a history of more than 1,800 years and an abundant cultural heritage. It’s the original site of Chinese South Opera; it has a traditional dragon boat contest; it contains the vivid life of a water village, featuring silkworm feeding and silk production.
XiXi Wetland has a history of more than 1,800 years and an abundant cultural heritage. It’s the original site of Chinese South Opera; it has a traditional dragon boat contest; it contains the vivid life of a water village, featuring silkworm feeding and silk production.
ZHUGEBAGUA ANCIENT VILLAGE Zhugebaguacun is a historic Chinese village located in Lanxi, Zhejiang Province. The village was designated a national heritage site in 1996, and contains relics which are 700 years old
Zhugebaguacun is a historic Chinese village located in Lanxi, Zhejiang Province. The village was designated a national heritage site in 1996, and contains relics which are 700 years old
XINYE ANCIENT VILLAGE Xinye (simplified Chinese: 新叶; traditional Chinese: 新葉) is a historic Chinese village in Jiande, Zhejiang Province. Founded in the Southern Song Dynasty, Xinye is noted for its well-preserved Ming and Qing era architecture and ancient residential buildings.
Xinye (simplified Chinese: 新叶; traditional Chinese: 新葉) is a historic Chinese village in Jiande, Zhejiang Province. Founded in the Southern Song Dynasty, Xinye is noted for its well-preserved Ming and Qing era architecture and ancient residential buildings.
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