Hangzhou West Lake scenery

Hangzhou is located in the southern wing of the Yangtze River Delta, the western end of Hangzhou Bay, the lower reaches of Qiantang River and the southern end of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. It is an important central city in the Yangtze River Delta and a transportation hub in the southeast of China. The geographical coordinates of Hangzhou urban area are 30 degrees north latitude 16 minutes and 0/20 degrees east longitude 12 minutes. Hangzhou has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, mild and humid, abundant sunshine and rainfall. Annual average temperature 16.2℃, summer average temperature 28.6℃, winter average temperature 3.8℃. The frost-free period is 230-260 days. The annual average rainfall is 1435mm, and the average relative humidity is 76%. The West Lake in the center of Hangzhou is 3.3 kilometers long from north to south, 2.8 kilometers wide from east to west, with an original surface area of 5.66 square kilometers. Including the islands in the lake, it is a 6.3 square axiom, and the circumference of the lake shore is 15 axiom. The average water depth is about 1.5m, the most turbid point is 2.8m, and the shallowest point is less than1m. Today, the West Lake has expanded to 6.5 square kilometers, basically reaching the area of the West Lake 300 years ago. Su Causeway and Bai Causeway divided the lake into five parts: Lihu Lake, Waihu Lake, Yuehu Lake, Xili Lake and Xiaonanhu Lake. After the West Lake is connected with the Qiantang River, about 300,000 cubic meters of Qiantang River water is introduced every day, and the West Lake water changes from once a year to once a month, and the transparency is increased from less than 60 cm to 65,438 0.20 cm.

There were as many as 36 lakes named after the West Lake in ancient China, of which Hangzhou West Lake was the most famous. For example, it is simply called West Lake, which usually refers to West Lake in Hangzhou. West Lake is a world-famous scenic spot with a long history, numerous historical sites, beautiful scenery and pleasant scenery.

The West Lake is full of scenic spots. In addition to the "Ten Scenes of Qiantang" and "Eighteen Scenes of West Lake" in history, the most famous ones are the "Ten Scenes of West Lake" named in the Southern Song Dynasty and the "Ten Scenes of New West Lake" awarded by 1985. There are more than 40 major scenic spots and more than 30 key cultural relics and historic sites in the 60-square Axiom Garden scenic area centered on the West Lake. To sum up, the scenery of the West Lake is dominated by one lake, two peaks, three springs, four temples, five mountains, six gardens, seven caves, eight tombs, nine streams and ten views. 1982 West Lake was designated as a national scenic spot, and 1985 was named "Top Ten Scenic Spots in China".

The West Lake is a poem, a natural picture and a beautiful story. People who have lived here for many years, or travelers who pass by in a hurry, are fascinated by the beautiful scenery of a Chinese Odyssey. In the spring of March, Fei Ying grass begins to grow. The two dikes are plain white, and the peaches and willows sandwich the shore. There are waves and cruise ships on both sides, and empty mountains and green waters in the distance. Walking on the embankment at this time, you will be amazed at the scenery in front of you, even ecstatic, and wonder if you have entered the fairyland.

The beautiful scenery of the West Lake is not only unique in spring, but also meets the lotus flowers in the sky in summer, the moonlight-soaked Santan Yinyue in autumn night, the red plum in the shadow after the winter snow, and the willow cage screen window and the songbirds on the balcony in the misty rain-no matter when you come, you will appreciate the unusual style.

The Ten Scenes of the West Lake were formed in the Southern Song Dynasty, basically distributed around the West Lake, and some were located on the lake. Su Causeway Xiao Chun, Quyuan Fenghe, Pinghu Qiuyue, Broken Bridge Canxue, Liulang Wenying, Huagang Fish Watching, Leifeng Sunset, Twin Peaks Inserting Clouds, Nanping Evening Bell, Santan silver moon, and the Ten Scenes of the West Lake are all good at winning, which together can best represent the essence of the scenery of the ancient West Lake, so both Hangzhou locals and foreign tourists talk about it and visit it first.

1985, Hangzhou citizens and people all over the country actively participated in the selection of the ten scenic spots of the new West Lake, which was determined after repeated deliberation by the expert selection committee. They are: Yun Qi Bamboo Trail, Manlong Guiyu, Tiger Run, Longjing Tea, Jiuxi Tobacco Tree, Wushan Tianfeng, Soft Shield Huanbi, Huanglong, Jade Emperor Feiyun and Gem Liuxia.

Other scenic spots include Baoju Xiu Xiu, Long Bridge Old Moon, Ancient Pagoda Affectionate, Lakeside Green Corridor, Gorgeous Gardens, Jinsha Style, Jiuli Yun Song, Meiwu Tea Scenery, Xishan Party, Prince Wild Fun, Plant Kingdom, Zhongshan Site, Lingyin Buddhist Kingdom, Wang Yue Tomb Temple, etc.

Evolution of scenic spots in West Lake;

Since the Southern Song Dynasty moved the capital, it has brought unprecedented prosperity to the West Lake, with the emergence of the famous "Ten Scenes of the West Lake", including the autumn moon in Pinghu, the spring dawn in Su Causeway, the residual snow on the bridge, the sunset glow of Leifeng, the midnight bell in Nanping, the wind lotus of Qu Yuan, the fish watching in Huagang, the singing of willow waves, the moonlight in Santan and the clouds with double peaks.

Following the example of the Song Dynasty, Yuan people set up Six Bridges, Liu Liyunshang, Lingshiqiao Pavilion, Gushan Xue Ji, Beiguan Night Market, Geling Chaozuo, Zhejiang, Cold Spring Ape Shaw, Two Peaks and White Clouds, and Benyuan Ten Scenes in jathyapple, West Lake.

In the Qing Dynasty, 18 scenic spots were added, including Hushan Chunshe, Gongde Chongfang, Hai Xia Xishuang, Meilin He Jiong, Yuqiu Maqiurong, Lianchi Songshe, Baoshifeng Pavilion, Tingwan Riding and Shooting, Jiaoshi Mingqin, Yuquan Yuyue, Fengling Songtao, Lakeview, Wu Shan Daguan, Tianzhuxiang City, Yun Qi Fan Jing, low-light sea view, and so on.

Until the new ten scenic spots of the modern West Lake, Yun Qi Bamboo Trail, Manlong Guiyu, Tiger Running Mooncherry, Longjing Tea, Jiuxi Smoke Tree, Wushan Tianfeng, Soft Pier Huanbi, Huanglong Cui Tu, Jade Emperor Feiyun and Gem Liuxia all show people's love for the West Lake.

West Lake World Heritage Application

At present, Hangzhou is applying to UNESCO for the World Natural and Cultural Heritage.

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Scenic spots, Hangzhou, West Lake, scenic spots and cultural heritage