Hangzhou’s attractions and food: West Lake is located in the west of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the urban area to the east. It is 3.3 kilometers long from north to south and 2.8 kilometers wide from east to west. The water surface area is about 5.66 square meters, including 6.3 square meters of islands in the lake and 15 square meters of lake shore circumference. The average depth of the water is about 1.5 meters, the deepest is 2.8 meters, and the shallowest is less than 1 meter. Su Causeway and Bai Causeway divide the lake into five parts: Inner Lake, Outer Lake, Moon Lake, Xili Lake and Xiaonan Lake. West Lake is full of scenic spots. Historically, in addition to the Ten Scenes of Qiantang and the Eighteen Scenes of West Lake, the most famous ones are the Ten Scenes of West Lake named in the Southern Song Dynasty and the New Ten Scenes of West Lake named in 1985. The 60-square-kilometer Gongzhiyuan Scenic Area with West Lake as the center has more than 40 major scenic spots and more than 30 key cultural relics and historic sites. To sum up, the scenery of West Lake is mainly composed of one lake, two peaks, three springs, four temples, five mountains, six gardens, seven caves, eight tombs, nine streams and ten sceneries. In 1982, West Lake was designated as a national scenic spot. In 1985, it was rated as one of the top ten scenic spots in China. There are thirty-six West Lakes in the world, and Hangzhou is the best one. West Lake is located in plains and hilly areas, and the lakes are connected to rivers and oceans. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and green water in the middle. The lakes and mountains complement each other. Lishui, full of affection and as clear as a mirror, is hidden in endless ups and downs, twists and turns, far or near, looming ripples. The lake is like a mirror, the Su Causeway and the White Causeway of the Green Lake are like two green ribbons, and the Pavilion in the Center of the Lake, Ruan Gongdun and other scenery are dotted in the center of the lake like two inlaid gems. There is a poem by a senior: The lakes on the shore each have their own characteristics, and the mountains and water complement each other. Just say the boat was muddy and picturesque, and I didn't know it when you weren't in the photo. Flowers bloom on the lake, like a huge colorful garland. Under the shade of the trees, there are countless pavilions and pavilions looming. With its beautiful natural scenery, West Lake has won the favor of poets and poets of all ages, and they have all praised it with poems. Therefore, there are many scenic spots and historical sites in the West Lake District, which add more poetry to the West Lake. The famous Ten Scenes of West Lake appeared in the Southern Song Dynasty and got its name from the paintings of West Lake scenery by painter Ma Yuan and others. The ten scenes are Qu Yuan's Fenghe, Su Di's Xiao Chun, Huagang's Fish Watching, Santan's Silver Moon, Pinghu's Autumn Moon, Broken Bridge's Snow, Liulang Wenying, Leifeng's Red Sunset, Nanping Evening Bell, and Cloud Twin Peaks. Snow on Broken Bridge Snow on Broken Bridge is one of the ten scenic spots in West Lake. The broken bridge is located at the east end of Bai Causeway. During the Southern Song Dynasty, it was also known as Baoqiao Bridge and Duanjiaqiao Bridge. The bridge was rebuilt in 1921. Next to the bridge, there are water pavilions, clouds and water in the light, and a pavilion with a broken bridge and residual snow. Broken snow on the bridge generally refers to the melting of ice and snow on the sunny side of the bridge after the winter snow. However, there is still silvery white snow on the shady side. From a height, the bridge appears to be broken, but it is not broken. Standing at the end of the bridge and looking around, you can have a panoramic view of distant mountains and near water. It is a good place to enjoy the snowy scenery of West Lake. Huagang Guanyu Huagang Guanyu is located in the southwest corner of West Lake, east of Su Causeway, adjacent to Xiaonan Lake to the north and Xili Lake to the south. According to records, there is a small stream at the foot of Huajia Mountain, which flows from here and flows into the West Lake. Because many flowers, plants and trees are planted along the creek, fallen trees often fall into the creek, hence the name Huagang. Lu Yunsheng, the imperial minister of the Southern Song Dynasty, once built houses here, planted flowers and fish, and built gardens, which gradually became huge. The historical name of Guanyu comes from "Landscape of West Lake" by Ma Yuan, a court painter of the Southern Song Dynasty. When Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty visited Hangzhou in the south, he wrote the name of Huagang Fish View and erected a tower.
The scenery of Sudi is beautiful, sunny, rainy, overcast and snowy, with different seasons, especially in the early morning of spring. Green poplars are blowing on the shore, peaches are burning, the sun is shining brightly, and the spring scenery is picturesque, so there is a spring dawn on Su Di. Nanping Wanzhong Jingci Temple is located at the foot of Huiri Peak in Nanping Mountain on the south bank of West Lake. It was first built in Wuyue and is known as Yongming Temple. It has gone through vicissitudes of life. There are scenic spots and historic sites such as Jingzong Hall, Huiri Pavilion, Jizu Hall, Yunmu Well, etc. in the temple, and there is a recreational pool in front of the mountain gate. Rebuilt in 1986, it is a two-story building with three eaves, located on the top of Xieshan. The upper floor is hung with the Great Buddhist Bell, and the lower floor is the underground palace of Jingci Temple. The great Fan Zhong is 3 meters high, 2.3 meters in diameter and weighs more than 10 tons. When the bells of Jingci Temple rang in the evening, the echoes floated melodiously in the mountains and forests. The melodious bells echoed again, which reminded people of the poem "Huayan Sutra" written by Nie Danian, a famous scholar in the Ming Dynasty: "The willows are dark and the flowers are bright, and in the dusk, there are faintly one or two." The first sound. The Zen couch is often surprised, and the window is amusing to the guests. Qiuyue Pinghu Qiuyue Pinghu is located at the west end of Baidi, backed by Gushan Mountain and facing the outer lake. Wanghu Pavilion was built in the Tang Dynasty, and Dragon King Temple was built in the Ming Dynasty. During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, Pinghu Autumn Moon was named one of the ten scenic spots in the West Lake. Song Yi's poem "Nanping Evening Bell" says: The cold light spreads all night, and there is no cloud at the waterwheel. Jiufeng Mountain is far away from the west wind, and the laurel trees are dotted with jade pots. Whenever it's fall the weather is cooler.
The surface of the lake is as calm as a mirror, with a bright moon in the sky. The moonlight and the lake complement each other, creating an endless autumn scene. Therefore, a building named Pinghu Qiuyue was erected by the lake. Couplet of the sky over the lake and the blue buildings: Wanqing Lake is as long as a mirror; April is the best time in autumn. Qufenglian Qufenglian is located in the northwest corner of West Lake. It is famous for its light and lotus shadow and is one of the ten scenic spots in West Lake. According to records, there was an official winery near Hongchun Bridge in the Song Dynasty. The pond in the workshop connected to the Jinsha River is full of lotus flowers. Every summer, the fragrance of lotus and wine overflows, which is intoxicating. People call it Qu Yuan's lotus. In the Qing Dynasty, when the restaurant was closed, Kangxi wrote the stele of the Ten Scenes of the West Lake, so he changed the word Qu to Qu, and changed it to Yis Hehua Feng to Fenghe. Therefore, the scenic spot named Qu Yuan's Fenghe is still in use today. Three Ponds Reflecting the Moon, one of the ten scenic spots in West Lake, is located in the south of the central part of West Lake. It is called the Three Islands in the Lake together with Hu Xinting and Ruan Gongdun, just like Penglai Island in ancient Chinese legends, so it is also called Xiaoying Island. In the Northern Song Dynasty, Yingzhou became a good place to enjoy the moon on the lake. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, silt dredged from the West Lake was used to build embankments around the beach around the island, forming a lake within a lake. During the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, there were north-south curved bridges and east-west earth embankments between the embankments and the islands, forming an island in the lake and a lake in the island. The total area is about 7 hectares, 60% of which is water surface. Overlooking Xiaoying Island, it looks like a huge field-shaped double peak with Yunyu Stele Pavilion, located next to the Hongchun Bridge. That is, the South Peak and the North Peak are located in the southwest and northwest of the West Lake respectively. The south peak is 256.9 meters above sea level, and the north peak is 355 meters above sea level. The two peaks face each other, more than ten miles apart. Zhang Dai's "Pinghu Autumn Moon": One peak is better than the other, and the two people speak the same language. There is West Lake here, so I refuse to go there. This scene is a view of the lake from a distance. It was moved to land in the early Qing Dynasty
This place has a profound historical accumulation. As the only preserved old city in Hangzhou, the quaint historical district fully demonstrates the customs, customs and historical features of old Hangzhou. Therefore, if you want to feel the strong flavor of Hangzhou or buy some Hangzhou local products, Qinghe Plaza is a must-go place. At night, lanterns are hung high on the ancient streets, adding to the atmosphere. Hu Qingyutang Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, Fang Huichun Tang, Wanlong Ham Restaurant, Zhang Xiaoquan Scissor Shop, Baohe Tang Pharmacy, etc. The neighborhood is full of famous time-honored brands in Hangzhou, and there are also some historical and cultural attractions such as the former residence of Hu Xueyan and Yu Qian. This is his former residence. In addition, the nearby Wushan Plaza, Yuanhua Shopping Mall and Baijie Shopping Mall are also very lively. If you decide to go to places above Qinghefang in the evening, you can also take a stroll. Yinyao Lane, adjacent to He Fang Street, is also a famous food street in Hangzhou. There are many restaurants along the streets of Hangzhou cuisine, enough to satisfy your appetite. The Hubin Road Pedestrian Street (Phase I area) is naturally the best area for a night tour of the West Lake. It can be said that it is the hall and facade of the entire Hangzhou, and it is also the most eye-catching place in West Lake and even the entire Hangzhou at night. The international famous street on one side of the pedestrian street is very luxurious, not only because major well-known brands such as Armani, Hermes, Ferrari DG and eye-catching facades are located in it, but also because of its innovative and fashionable architectural style, which has won her many international architectural awards. Design Awards. Although most of the items inside are prohibitive, it's still worth a look from a visiting perspective. It is recommended that you not only go to the adjacent lake, but also go to the depths of the lake behind the famous street. You will definitely get a visual enjoyment. The West Lake Musical Fountain, not far from the famous street, runs every 30 minutes. Although it is not top-notch from the perspective of musical fountains, it uses the distant Gemstone Mountain, the brightly lit Beishan Road, and the Starry Night West Lake as the stage background. Additionally, the evening breeze often sweeps across the lake and blows towards you. The West Lake musical fountain immediately added a lot of romance. You can go south along Hubin Road Pedestrian Street, through West Lake Tiandi to Nanshan Road Bar Street, or north, through Hubin Park and Tangsheng Scenic Area. In particular, the lighting setting near the lake in Tangsheng Scenic Area is even more unique. Walking hand in hand with your lover is extremely romantic! Experience Hangzhou's avant-garde Nanshan Road Bar Street, located on the south line of West Lake. Its beautiful environment, unique geographical location and unique architectural features make it a famous bar street. Bars near the emerging Huanglong business district (located on Shuguang Road, Huanglong Road, and Tianmushan Road) attract people. The most famous one is SOS, located next to Huanglong Stadium. This helps me.