Introduction to West Lake?

West Lake is located in the west of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It is one of the first batch of national key scenic spots in mainland China and one of the top ten scenic spots in China. One of the main ornamental freshwater lakes in mainland China, it is one of the three famous lakes in the south of the Yangtze River, along with Xuanwu Lake in Nanjing and Nanhu Lake in Jiaxing.

The history and culture of West Lake?

Hangzhou West Lake is a national 5A-level tourist attraction, with ten scenic spots of West Lake; new ten scenic spots of West Lake and three evaluations of ten scenic spots of West Lake. The historical record of West Lake in Hangzhou was first seen in the Eastern Han Dynasty and was named Wulin Water. Later, it also had many other names such as Mingsheng Lake and Qiantang Lake. During the Sui Dynasty, Qiantang County (Hangzhou) moved to the east bank of the lake and gradually changed its name to West Lake.

1. West Lake Scenic Area.

Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area, known as paradise on earth, is located in the center of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province and is divided into Central District, Hubin District, Beishan District, Nanshan District and Qiantang District.

1. There are three scenic spots in the center of the lake, such as the Silver Moon in the Three Pools, Huxin Pavilion, Bai Causeway, Su Causeway, Broken Bridge and Canxue, and the Autumn Moon in Pinghu Lake.

Known as the first scene in the West Lake, the Silver Moon in the Three Pools is one of the ten sceneries in the West Lake. The pattern on the back of the fifth set of RMB 1 Yuan is "Three Suns and Seal of the Moon", which is adopted. As early as the Northern Song Dynasty, this place has become the best spot to enjoy the moon on the lake.

2. Binhu District includes Lakeside Park, Jujing Garden, Liulang Wenying and other scenic spots.

Liulang Wenying is located on the southeastern shore of West Lake. The oriole crows, so he is called Liulang Wenying. In the Southern Song Dynasty, it was called Jujing Garden.

3. There are Baoyu Pagoda, Yue Fei Tomb, Feilai Peak, Lingyin Temple and other scenic spots in Beishan area.

Baoyu Pagoda is located on Baoshi Mountain and has a history of more than 1,000 years. It is a nine-level pagoda built during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, and was renovated into a seven-level pagoda during the Northern Song Dynasty.

4. Nanshan District has attractions such as Nanping Evening Bell, Huagang Fish Viewing, and Leifeng Pagoda.

The South Night Bell is the guide for the evening bell of Jingci Temple in Pingshan. During the Ming Dynasty, a giant bell weighing 10 tons was cast in the bell tower of Jingci Temple. The bell rang loudly, echoing in Nanping Mountain behind the temple, and drifting to the distance half of Hangzhou.

5. Qiantang District has scenic spots such as Liuhe Pagoda, Qiantang River Bridge, and Jiuxi Shibajian.

The Six Harmonies Pagoda is one of the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. It was built in the Song Dynasty and was based on the six harmonious aspects of Buddhism; it is also called the Six Harmonies Pagoda, which means the four directions of heaven and earth. The tower is 59.89 meters high. Emperor Qianlong once wrote inscriptions for each floor of Liuhe Pagoda.

2. The history of West Lake.

Historical records of Hangzhou West Lake first appeared in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and were named Wulin Water: Wulin Mountain (the collective name for the mountains around Lingyin and Tianzhu today), where Wulin Water went. Heading eastward into the sea, it is eight hundred and thirty miles. Since then, there have been many names such as Mingsheng Lake, Qiantang Lake, and Xizi Lake. During the Sui Dynasty, Qiantang County (Hangzhou) moved to the east bank of the lake and gradually changed its name to West Lake. Hangzhou West Lake also has more than ten nicknames, including Hanshi Lake, Mian Lake, Fangsheng Lake, Shang Lake, and Gaoshi Lake. However, after the Northern Song Dynasty, West Lake became the most commonly used name.

What is West Lake for?

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West Lake is located at No. 1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, in the west of Hangzhou City. The total area of ??the scenic spot is 49 square kilometers, the water catchment area is 21.22 square kilometers, and the lake area is 6.38 square kilometers.

Hunan is surrounded by mountains on three sides in the west, west and north. Baidi, Sudi, Yanggongdi and Zhaogongdi divide the lake into several water surfaces. The outline of West Lake is nearly oval, and the bottom of the lake is relatively flat. The average water depth of the lake is 2.27 meters, the deepest is about 5 meters, and the shallowest is less than 1 meter. The natural surface water sources of the lake include Jinsha River, Longhong River, Chishan River (Yinhui) and Changqiao River.

West Lake