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It covers a total area
of about 60 square
kilometers, with 100 or
so picturesque scenic
spots or key historical
sites. Back in the
Southern Song Dynasty,
the West Lake was
already famous for its
ten scenic spots, which
were given imperial
recognition by Emperors
Kangxi and Qianlong
during the Qing Dynasty.
Ten new West Lake scenic
spots have named in
recent years. Gushan
(Solitary Hill), the Su
Causeway and Bai
Causeway as well as the
three artifical islets
on the West Lake are a
must for tourists. The
Temple of the Soul’s
Retreat half hidden in
the woods, the Peak that
Flew from Afar, Yue
Fei’s Temple, the Pagoda
of Six Harmonies and
Jingci Temple are all
frequented by visitors.
They may also find it an
enjoyable experience to
tour Wushan Hill,
Yuhuang Hill and Baoshi
(Precious Stone) Hill
around the lake, the
three famous springs at
Longjing, Hupao and
Yuquan and Shiwu Cave,
Yanxia Cave and Ziyun
Cave. Viewing Goldfish
at Flower Harbor, Lotus
in the Breeze at Quyuan
and Listening to Orioles
Singing in the Willows
are also interesting
scenes to visit. The
recently opened four
museums on silk, tea,
Chinese medicine and
kilns offer much for the
visitors to see. |
