The misty rain in Jiangnan, the intoxicating beauty of Hangzhou

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On the night of January 19, 2019, the flight from Jieyang to Hangzhou started this trip to East China.

The plane arrived at Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport on time at 11:30 pm. When I got off the plane, it was raining lightly outside. The driver who picked me up said that it had been raining for more than 20 days. The temperature is close to 0 degrees Celsius. Come to think of it, it has been sunny recently at home in Guangdong.

Times have changed, and things have changed too quickly. I thought to myself, I wonder how the clothes here are made? Looking at the mist-like drizzle outside, misty rain in Jiangnan, is this what it is like? I'm worried that if this weather continues, it will be very bad.

The air conditioner in the hotel couldn't be turned on no matter what, so I had no choice but to call customer service. The manager came over to take a look and it turned out that the heater could only be turned on. It was turned on until 30 degrees Celsius. It was very stuffy the whole night, and the room had no windows. When I woke up the next day, all my clothes were dry. Haha, I was worried that I would have nothing to wear!

After breakfast in the hotel, we came out. The rain stopped last night, and it seemed that God was taking care of us. The air-conditioning hitting us was a bit overwhelming. The temperature was much colder than in Guangdong, with the temperature close to 0 degrees. We came prepared, wearing warm pants, down jackets, and scarves.

West Lake in Hangzhou is a must-visit place. Some people say that visiting Hangzhou is to visit the West Lake and visit Lingyin. If you want to understand Hangzhou, you must come to West Lake.

The hotel is not far from the West Lake Scenic Area, only a 15-minute walk away. There are many people soliciting tourists along the way. You can take their cars to explore the West Lake. If you have enough time, it is better to walk by yourself.

West Lake, located to the west of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, is one of the first batch of national key scenic spots in mainland China and one of the top ten scenic spots in China. It is one of the main ornamental freshwater lakes in mainland China. It is also one of the few lake cultural heritages in the "World Heritage List" and the only one in China.

West Lake is surrounded by mountains on three sides. The lake is separated by Gushan, Baidi, Sudi and Yanggongdi. According to the area, it is divided into five water bodies: Outer West Lake, Xili Lake, Beili Lake, Xiaonan Lake and Yue Lake. , Su Causeway and Bai Causeway cross the lake, and the three small islands of Xiaoyingzhou, Huxinting and Ruan Gongdun stand in the middle of the outer West Lake. The Leifeng Pagoda of Xizhao Mountain and the Baochu Pagoda of Baoshi Mountain complement each other across the lake. The basic pattern of "one mountain, two towers, three islands, three embankments, and five lakes" has been formed.

Walking by the West Lake, I feel that the water of the West Lake rises from the sky, stretching as far as the eye can see, connected to the sky. Although the weeping willow in front of me has put on winter clothes, its graceful figure is still graceful and graceful.

Not far away is the Broken Bridge with residual snow, the first scene in the West Lake. It is said that Xu Xian and the White Snake met here, also known as Magpie Bridge. The destined men and women met here and finally got married. Why is it called a broken bridge? Because when the snow on the bridge melts, half of it melts and the other half remains. It looks like it is broken. This is what people call the broken bridge.

The lake is full of autumn light. The moonlight and the lake water complement each other, and the lake surface is as calm as a mirror.

The misty waves are vast. I sit on the water bank and count the boats passing by.

Gushan is not alone. Although it is called Gushan, it is actually a natural island in the northwest corner of West Lake. Legend has it that the reason why it is called Gushan is because the scenery of Gushan has been famous all over the world for a long time in history. It has always been occupied by the emperor who was called a lonely man, so it is called Gushan!

This was once the palace of Emperor Kangxi and Emperor Qianlong.

Xiling Seal Society is the representative of Chinese seal studies and represents the highest level of seal studies.

Zhejiang Museum

Wenlan Pavilion, the former palace of Emperor Kangxi

It was already noon when we came out of Wenlan Pavilion, I was tired and hungry.

Louwailou, just near Wenlan Pavilion, is a time-honored Hangzhou cuisine restaurant that has long been famous. West Lake vinegar fish, Dongpo pork, water shield soup, Shanghai greens, these are all famous local dishes that you must try.

Su Xiaoxiao's tomb is located by the West Lake. It is also a rare thing to build a tomb and pavilion for a singing girl in this scenic spot.

Looking at the anti-Japanese hero Qiu Jin’s tomb with few tourists on the other side of the bridge, and then looking at Su Xiaoxiao’s tomb surrounded by crowds, is this just human curiosity?

Yuewang Temple is a patriotic education base commemorating the national hero Yue Fei. The mother-in-law's tattoo of "loyalty to the country" has long been included in primary school textbooks, inspiring generations of people to grow up.

There are two groups of kneeling statues in front of Yue Fei's tomb, one of which is the treacherous minister and evil woman Qin Hui and his wife who murdered Yue Fei. I heard that these two kneeling statues used to be covered with the saliva of tourists? The tourists were furious. The anger in my heart is the fastest.

In the Zhusu Garden, there is a clear spring in the garden. It is extremely clear, just like a tiger running out of the ground. This is also a special natural phenomenon.

The Qingshan Tower outside the mountain, the West Lake singing and dancing. In the pavilion on the edge of the West Lake, the elderly sing and dance, enjoying the happiness of their family, and it is a scene of peace and prosperity.

Of the three small islands in the West Lake, only Xiaoyingzhou Island is open to tourists, and it is on this island that you can watch the Three Pools Reflecting the Moon.

You can take a small boat, but the price is relatively high, so you should choose to take a big boat in the scenic spot

Three Ponds Reflect the Moon, the three stone towers in the lake were originally built after Su Shi dredged the West Lake. In order to show the re-siltation of the lake mud, three stone towers were built outside the embankment. Three bottle-shaped stone towers were erected at the deepest point to mark it. Nowadays, every Mid-Autumn Festival, when the bright moon is in the sky, people light candles in the tower, cover the hole with tissue paper, and let the candlelight shine through. At this time, "the shadow of the tower, the shadow of the clouds, and the shadow of the moon" merge into one, and "the shadow of the tower, the shadow of the moon, and the light of the lake" ” complement each other, showing a beautiful scene of a moon in the sky and three shadows in the lake. This is how the Three Pools Reflect the Moon got its name.

The Lei Feng Pagoda on the opposite side of Xizhao Mountain is separated from the water. The popular love story between Xu Xian and the White Snake makes this tower a testament to the unswerving love in the world.

Sitting by the West Lake, the sun sets in the west, the waves are sparkling, looking at the Leifeng Pagoda on the mountain on the other side of the lake, looking at the Three Pools Reflecting the Moon not far away, the passage of time, the vicissitudes of the world, have all turned into the West Lake of water.

The sky was getting darker and colder. I wanted to go to Hefang Street to find something to eat, but the driver said that locals would not go there to find food. He told us there was a restaurant nearby that was pretty good. Well, just trust him for once.

Jiangnan is beautiful, with scenery everywhere.

Oh, why are there so many people looking for food? There is a long queue. It's quite cold outside, but luckily the waiter brought a few cups of ginger water and a few heating lamps. Just wait, for a delicious meal.

Let’s talk about this Jiangnan special dish, beggar’s chicken. Before opening, the waiter asks you to knock three times. The waiter says blessings with each hammer blow.

After opening the shell, the hot beggar's chicken looks a bit like Guangdong's salt-baked chicken. The chicken is well-cooked and fragrant and delicious.

Lingyin Temple was built in the first year of Xianhe in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. It has a history of about 1,700 years and is the earliest famous temple in Hangzhou.

Lingyin Temple is located to the west of West Lake in Hangzhou, backed by the North Peak and facing Feilai Peak. The two peaks face each other, with towering trees, ancient temples deep in the mountains, and clouds.

The founder of Lingyin Temple is the West Indian monk Huili. He traveled from the Central Plains to Zhejiang and reached Hangzhou. He saw a peak and sighed: This is a small ridge in the Lingjiu Mountain in the Central Tianzhu Kingdom. I wonder when he flew here? During the lifetime of the Buddha, he was mostly hidden by immortal spirits. "So a temple was built in front of the peak, named Lingyin, also called Feilai Peak. There are stone statues from various dynasties on the top of the peak, which have been listed as national protected cultural relics.

Under Feilai Peak, dripping stones Wear it.

Burn incense and worship Buddha, bless you for safety

Jigong, known as Jidian, Jigong Living Buddha, once became a monk in Lingyin Temple. He was a free-spirited monk and traveled around the world. He is a living Buddha and a savior in the hearts of the world. His shoes are torn, his hat is torn, and his cassock is torn. You laugh at me, and he laughs at you. I am a fan... This song has spread all over the country and is well-known to every household.

Lingyin Temple is attracted by its unique Buddhist culture, magnificent temple architecture and beautiful and elegant natural scenery. Tourists at home and abroad.

Lingyin Temple has become a Buddhist resort for people to study Buddhism, visit, pray and relax.

Jinyun Shaobing is relatively famous in Suzhou and Hangzhou. Thin and crispy, eating a hot piece of sesame cake is also a kind of happiness.

There are many phoenix trees on the roadside, especially in the Jiangnan area. In winter, they look like men in white pants. Standing on both sides of the road, open to welcome visitors from all directions

Walking into Qinghefang, strolling on the blue brick road, there are Ming and Qing style buildings on both sides, with flying eaves, hollow window panes, and bodies. Shopkeepers in ancient costumes... Walking on this street, you will feel like you are suddenly immersed in the past.

Qinghefang Street should be the only well-preserved old neighborhood in Hangzhou and is the symbol of Hangzhou's long history. Microcosm.

There is a historical story behind the name of Qinghefang. In his early years, Grand Master Zhang Jun defeated the Jin soldiers in Mingzhou and won the victory at Gaoqiao. In his later years, he was named the Prince of Qinghe County and was highly favored. He built the Prince's Palace of Qinghe County in today's Taiping Lane of Hefang Street, so this area was called "Qinghefang". At that time, Qinghefang was the most prosperous commercial district in Hangzhou with many shops and bustling business. p> When we returned home, we learned that CCTV held a New Year program here.

In Hangzhou, Qinghefang is the place with the most century-old shops. Yafeng Tang, Huichun Tang, Hu Qingyutang, etc.

Hu Qingyutang is a century-old store in Qinghefang. When you stand on Hefang Street, you can see the seven national medicine numbers of Hu Qingyutang written on the wall. Dou Dazi.