West Lake

The West Lake

The West Lake (西湖) is a famous fresh water historic lake in the center in Hangzhou. It is known for its natural scenery and for the many historic and cultural sites, such as temples and gardens.

West Lake Media

Su Shi's Verse on West Lake by Zhao Mengfu in 1320
West Lake by Japanese painter Tomita Keisen (1909), with a tribute to Bai Juyi in the writing
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Scenic Attractions of West Lake (c. 14th century)
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Decorated boats on the lake
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Yue Fei Temple (est. 1221)
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Yanggong Causeway (est. 1508)
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Wenlan Pavilion, an imperial library that became part of Zhejiang Provincial Museum in 1929
Chiang Kai-shek's West Lake residence
President Richard Nixon at the West Lake Park in 1972

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