What other interesting places are there near the West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang?

There are so many. You can’t even think of leaving the scenic spots around the West Lake within ten days, such as the Three Islands in the middle of the lake (Mid-Autumn Full Moon Nocturne) Look at the Three Pools Reflecting the Moon) Baoshi Mountain (Gem Liuxia) Leifeng Pagoda (now a newly built tower in the form of a museum, which stores information and cultural relics of the original Leifeng Pagoda) Longjing Meijiawu (both of these are must-visits for tea tasting) ) Yunxi Bamboo Trail (there is an opening in Meijiawu, and the winding path leads to a quiet place) Jiuxi Smoke Tree (walk from Longjing Village) Quyuan Fenghe (eat barbecue while appreciating lotus flowers) Huagang Guanyu Hefang Street (traditional handicrafts , snacks, and activities are next to Wushan Square and Chenghuang Pavilion) Impressions of the West Lake at night (large-scale singing and dancing on the water) Broken Bridge and residual snow (visit early in the snowy day) Spring Dawn on Su Causeway (beautiful spring scenery) Prince Bay Park (cherry blossoms, tulips) and others In addition, there are Xixi Wetland (National Wetland Park, have you seen the movie "If You Are the One"), Songcheng (have you ever heard of the large-scale musical "Songcheng Eternal Love", a shortened version of the ancient city of the Southern Song Dynasty), Hangzhou Paradise (just for fun) , you know), Ocean Park, Zhejiang University (the academic atmosphere and scenery of the Zijingang campus are really good), Wulin Business District (don’t think about shopping in modern metropolises)

Ten Scenes of West Lake

It was formed in the Southern Song Dynasty and is basically distributed around the West Lake. Some are located on the lake: Spring Dawn on Su Causeway, Fenghe in Quyuan, Autumn Moon on Pinghu, Remaining Snow on Broken Bridge, Singing Orioles in Willow Waves, Watching Fish in Huagang, Sunset on Leifeng Peak, Clouds on Two Peaks, Nan The evening bell is screened, and the moon is reflected in the three pools. Each of the ten scenic spots in the West Lake is good at its own merits, and when combined together they can represent the essence of the ancient West Lake scenery.

The name "Ten Scenes of West Lake" comes from the landscape paintings of West Lake in the Southern Song Dynasty. Both Zhu Mu's "Fangyu Shenglan" and Wu Zimu's "Mengliang Lu" of the Southern Song Dynasty have records. Many poems from the Southern Song Dynasty mentioned the ten sceneries of the West Lake. The most common point among the ten scenic spots is that they are all near the West Lake or in the lake. The first ten scenic spots are the autumn moon on the Pinghu Lake, the spring dawn on the Su Causeway, the remaining snow on the broken bridge, the sunset on the Leifeng Peak, the evening bell on the Nanping screen, the wind lotuses in the Quyuan, watching the fish in Huagang, hearing the orioles in the willow waves, the moon reflected in the three pools, and the clouds on the two peaks. After the fall of the Song Dynasty, the ten sceneries of West Lake were once unknown to the public along with the decline of Hangzhou. Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty visited Hangzhou in the south and inscribed the ten sceneries of the West Lake. At the same time, he changed "Two Peaks Chaoyun" to "Shuangfeng Chaoyun"; "Leifeng Luozhao" (or "Leifeng Sunset") was changed to "Leifeng Luozhao". "Xizhao"; "Nanping Evening Bell" was changed to "Nanping Dawn Bell". However, the two names "Xizhao" and "Xiaozhong" were not accepted by people, and later generations still use the old names of the Southern Song Dynasty to this day. After Emperor Kangxi inscribed the names of the Ten Scenic Spots, local officials carved stone monuments and built pavilions to protect them. From then on, the stone tablets of the Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake became a symbol of the scenic spot. Emperor Qianlong visited Hangzhou in the south and composed a poem about each of the ten scenes, which was engraved on the shadow of the stele. This made the names of the ten sceneries of West Lake more widely known. In addition, there were many paintings depicting and chanting the ten sceneries in the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties and in modern times.

New Panorama of West Lake

Poems and ten scenes are recognized as representatives of the West Lake landscape.

In addition to the gorgeous and neat names of the ten scenes, they also make full use of antithesis (strictly speaking, they are not antitheses, and the antithesis must also be based on rhythm and balance). For example, "Autumn Moon on Flat Lake", "Spring Dawn on Su Causeway", "Remaining Snow on Broken Bridge", "Wind Lotuses in Quyuan", "Evening Bell on Nanping", and "Sunset on Leifeng". Two of the scenes can be matched at will or paired. "Watching the fish in Huagang", "hearing the orioles in the willow waves", or "the moon reflected in the three pools" and "the clouds in the twin peaks" are themselves couplets or phrases, very neat.

In 1985, after Hangzhou citizens and people from all over the country actively participated in the selection, and after repeated deliberation by the expert selection committee, they were determined to be Yunqi Bamboo Trail, Manlong Guiyu, Hupao Mengquan, Longjing Wencha, and Jiuxi. Smoke trees, Wushan Tianfeng, Ruan Dunhuan, Huanglong spitting green, Jade Emperor flying clouds, gems flowing clouds. The new ten scenic spots are characterized by their larger geographical scope than the old ten scenic spots, most of which are located in the mountains surrounding West Lake.

Like the traditional Ten Scenes of West Lake, the names of the new Ten Scenes also see parallels. For example, "Jiuxi Yanshu" is paired with "Manlong Guiyu" or "Wushan Tianfeng" (where "Nine" and "Man" are both numerals, which is more convenient); "Jade Emperor Feiyun" and "Gem Liuxia" Combinations such as "Longjing Asking Tea" and "Tiger Running Dreaming Spring", "Yellow Dragon Spitting Green" and "Ruandun Huanbi" are also neat.

At the opening ceremony of the West Lake Expo on October 20, 2007, the results of the three comments on the ten sceneries of the West Lake were announced

Leifeng Pagoda

They are : Lingyin Zen Trace, Liuhe Listening to the Waves, Yue Tomb Qixia, Lakeside Sunny Rain, Qian Temple Biao Zhong, Wansong Academy, Yangdi Jingxing, Santai Yunshui, Meiwu Spring Morning, North Street Mengxun

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●Mountain and forest attractions

Leifeng Pagoda

Yunqiwu, Yanxialing, Wuyun Mountain, Wengjiashan, Shuile Cave, Wushan Chenghuang Pavilion, Phoenix Mountain, Lion Peak, Yuelun Mountain, South Peak, Li'an Mountain, Langdang Ridge, Drum Tower, North Peak Auspicious Palace, Faxi Temple, Fenghuang Ridge, Feilaifeng Statue, Nanping Mountain, Fajing Temple. Other attractions include Long Bridge and Old Moon, Flower Garden, Jinsha Style, Jiuli Cloud Pine, Prince Wilderness, Plant Kingdom, and Zhongshan Ruins.

"Legend of the West Lake" by Liu Kangyi

Golden phoenixes and jade dragons gather in the fairy jelly, and pearls fall in the clear water. The three altars subdue the black fish monster, and Liuhe brings out the red sun.

Two tigers run from their holes and a clear spring emerges, and a peak flies to protect the Buddhist hall. It is said that the Nine Heavens are as beautiful as picturesque, but how can it be compared to the Qiantang in the human world.

●Yishan

Located in the outer West Lake on the north side, with an altitude of 35 meters and an area of ??about 0.22k㎡, it is a branch of Qixialing and the largest island in the West Lake. Volume 23 of "Lin'an Chronicles" written by Xianchun of the Southern Song Dynasty: "An island stands tall with no attachments nearby, making it the most beautiful place in the lake and mountains." Today, the mountains are lush with trees, and many cultural relics from past dynasties remain. The east and west sides of Gushan are connected to the lakeshore by Baidi and Xiling Bridges respectively, and there are many scenic spots and historic sites on the island. Therefore, Hangzhou people associate "the mountain is not alone" and "the people are alone" with "the bridge is broken" and "the friendship is broken". "Long bridge is not long" and "love is long" are also known as the three strange things of West Lake.

The main landscapes on Gushan include Zhongshan Park, Zhejiang Provincial Museum, Wenlan Pavilion, Xiling Seal Society, Fanghe Pavilion, Qiu Jin’s Tomb, Yu Tower, Mucai Pavilion (Su Xiaoxiao’s Tomb), etc. .

"Fudan Guanghua" Archway

Zhongshan Park was originally the palace garden of the Qing Dynasty. In 1927, in memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the park was named "Zhongshan Park". There are two characters "Gushan" written on the stone steps facing the park entrance. There is no point in the word "Gushan". People speculate that it means "Gushan is not alone". The Crane Fang Pavilion is located in the northeast corner of Gushan. It was built in memory of Lin Bu, who was famous for his "Plum Blossom Wife and Crane Son" in the Song Dynasty. The Zhejiang Provincial Museum is located at the southern foot of Gushan Mountain. It currently has a collection of more than 100,000 cultural relics of various types. It has been open to the public free of charge since January 1, 2004. Wenlan Pavilion is located in the northwest corner of the Zhejiang Provincial Museum. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, it was remodeled in the style of the Wenyuan Pavilion in the Forbidden City in Beijing to store the "Sikuquanshu". Xiling Seal Society was founded in 1904 at the southwest foot of Gushan Mountain. It was named because of its proximity to Xiling Bridge. It is a famous epigraphy, calligraphy and painting art group in modern China. There is also a time-honored hotel in Hangzhou called "Louwailou" on the island, which is famous for cooking "West Lake Fish in Vinegar" using grass carp raised alive in the West Lake.

●Second Causeway

The Bai Causeway starts from the Broken Bridge in the east, passes through the Jintai Bridge to the west, and connects with the Gushan Mountain at "Pinghu Qiuyue", about 1 km long. In the Tang Dynasty, it was called Baishadi and Shadi, and later in the Song and Ming Dynasties, it was also called Gushan Road and Shijin Pond. In ancient times, Baidi was paved with white sand, but later it was converted into asphalt pavement. Peach trees and green willow trees were planted on both sides. It is the best viewing point to enjoy the panoramic view of the West Lake and the surrounding mountains.

The Broken Bridge (see "Remaining Snow on the Broken Bridge") is located at the east end of Baidi. In the folk tale "The Legend of White Snake", the Broken Bridge is the place where Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian met, so it is the most popular among the bridges in West Lake. Famous. Jintai Bridge is located in the west of Broken Bridge, also known as Hanbi Bridge. Volume 8 of "Xihu Zhi" written by Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty: "The old timbers of Jindai Bridge were used as beams. Emperor Shengzuren (referring to Emperor Kangxi) visited Gushan, and the imperial boat was transferred to Lihu." It was rebuilt in the third year of the Republic of China (1914). . In 1921, cement concrete arches were rebuilt and added at the same time as the broken bridge. The current bridge is 8.1 meters long, 8.6 meters wide, and has a single-hole clear span of 5.9 meters.

Su Causeway, formerly known as Sugong Causeway, runs from Nanshan Road at the foot of Nanping Mountain in the south to the east of Yuewang Temple in the north. It is 2797 meters long and 30 to 40 meters wide. There are six stone arch bridges on Su Causeway, from south to north: Yingbo, Suolan, Wangshan, Yadi and Dongpu (according to the beautiful scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou, Leifeng Sunset

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Through textual research, it is suspected to be a slander of "Shupu") and Kuahong.

Volume 33 of Xianchun's "Lin'an Chronicles" of the Southern Song Dynasty: "In Yuanyouzhong, the eastern slope was opened to dredge the lake water, so the accumulated grass was used to build a long embankment, starting from the south to the north, spanning the lake, stretching for several miles, and interspersed with roads There are six bridges planted with flowers and willows in the middle, which can be used by travelers. In the next ten years, Lu Huiqing, the governor of the county, destroyed it. It is ten feet long and sixty feet wide. There are nine old pavilions on the embankment, which are also new ones. Hundreds of flowers and trees are still being planted. "Volume 3 of "Hushan Biankan" in the Qing Dynasty: "In the second year of Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty, the embankment was built at the same time as the Baisha Embankment. Flowers and trees were planted in the same year. "Volume 4 of "New Chronicles of West Lake": "Now the so-called Su Di willows are full of mulberry trees, and all the trees have been cut down." In 1950, the embankment was heightened and widened, and a walking trail along the lake was built and seats were installed. .

●Three Islands

The Santan Mirrored Moon Scenic Area is located in the southwest waters of Waixi Lake, including Xiaoyingzhou and its three gourd-shaped stone towers on the south side. It is famous for moon viewing and water gardens. The island covers an area of ??about 7 hectares, and the water surface accounts for 60%.

Xiaoyingzhou

Xiaoyingzhou was formerly known as Shuixin Baoning Temple, also known as Huxin Temple. In the Northern Song Dynasty, it was a good place to enjoy the moon on the lake. Its garden architecture and scenery layout, It was basically formed in the early 18th century. Volume 3 of the Qing Dynasty's "Hushan Biankan": "In the thirty-fifth year of Wanli, Qiantang ordered Nie Xintang to ask Daoxian, the king of water conservancy, to build a bank around the beach to form a lake within a lake, so that

Three pools reflect the moon

It was a place for release. In the 39th year, Yang Wanli continued to build the outer bank, and in the 48th year, it was fully regulated. "From the air, the whole island looks like a huge field, forming an "island in the lake". , the wonder of "a lake in the island". Xiaoyingzhou has typical characteristics of Jiangnan water gardens. The main attractions include Zhejiang Pantheon, Jiuqu Bridge, Nine Lions Stone, Kaiwang Pavilion, Pavilion Pavilion, Bamboo Path Tongyou and My Heart and Heart Pavilion.

The three pagodas on the lake were first built during Su Shi's dredging of the lake in the fifth year of Yuanyou (1090) in the Northern Song Dynasty. However, according to documents recorded in the early Qing Dynasty, the three pagodas today were built during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. The top of the three-stone tower is gourd-shaped, the tower body is spherical, 2 meters above the water, hollow, with 5 small round holes evenly distributed around the tower body, and the base of the tower is an oblate stone base. The three towers are distributed in an equilateral triangle, with each side 62 meters long.

Huxin Pavilion

Huxin Pavilion is located in the center of the outer West Lake. Volume 9 of "Xihu Chronicles" written by Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty: "The pavilion is in the center of the whole lake. There used to be a Huxin Temple and three pagodas outside the temple. During the reign of Emperor Xiaozong of the Ming Dynasty, both the temple and the pagodas were destroyed." Nie Xintang's "County Chronicles" said: "There are three pagodas outside the Huxin Temple." The pagoda and the south pagoda were both abandoned, and a pavilion was built on the base of the north pagoda, named Huxin Pavilion. The Desheng Hall was rebuilt on the base of the old temple to serve as a place for releasing lives. Accordingly, the old Huxin Temple became the current release pond. Today's pavilion in the center of the lake is the base of the north tower among the three towers. "Volume 3 of "Hushan Biankan": Ming Dynasty "In the fourth year of Wanli, Xu Tingnuo rebuilt it according to the inspection of Qian. Around the stone, the Xiqing Pavilion was built, but it was collectively called the "Huxin Pavilion." The imperial book reads "Guang Che Zhong Bian". After the Anti-Japanese War, the old site of Xiqing Pavilion was successively rebuilt into the Temple of Wealth and the Hall of Guanyin. In 1980, a Taihu stone tablet with the words "Chong (variant character, the middle part of the traditional Chinese character "wind") 2" was engraved on the island, which means "the wind and the moon are boundless".

Ruan Gong Dun

Ruan Gong Dun is in the Waixi Lake, located to the west of the pavilion in the center of the lake. In the fifth year of Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty (1800), when Ruan Yuan, the governor of Zhejiang, dredged the West Lake, he piled the excavated mud into an island, commonly known as "Ruan Beach". The island is 34 meters long from north to south, 33 meters wide from east to west, and covers an area of ??0.57 hectares. For a long time, there were no buildings on the island, and it was overgrown with trees and grass, making it a habitat for migratory birds. When the West Lake was dredged from 1952 to 1958, rock revetments were added around the island, and the area was slightly expanded. In 1977, mounds were built around the island, the area was expanded again, and guest soil was added. In 1981, more than 1,000 tons of soil was added to the island to build the "Huanbi Xiaozhu". There are Yiyun Pavilion (named "Yuntai" by Ruan Yuan), Yunshuiju and other buildings on the island. In 1982, the first fishing area in West Lake was opened on the island. Visitors can go to the island to enjoy tea and fish. Since 1984, the "Huan Bizhuang" antique tour has been held on the island, which is very popular among West Lake night tours.

●Broken Bridge

Three famous lakes in the south of the Yangtze River - West Lake

The bridge where the White Snake and Xu Xian meet in the beautiful mythological story "The Legend of White Snake", Located at the beginning of Baidi.

The name of the Broken Bridge comes from the Tang Dynasty. In ancient times, there was a door on the bridge with an eaves. When it snowed, the snow in the middle section was on the eaves. There was only snow on the two ends of the bridge. From a distance, the bridge looked broken. , so it is called Broken Bridge.

There are pavilions and pavilions such as the Royal Stele Pavilion on the bridge. It faces Lixi Lake and is opposite Baoshi Mountain and Baoshu Pagoda across the lake. The mountain, tower, lake, pavilion, bridge and the peaches and willows by the lake form a picture. The scenery is picturesque and very charming. Broken Bridge is the only way to Gushan. After snowfall, people go to Broken Bridge to enjoy the snow scenery of West Lake. Gushan and Lixi Lake are covered in silver, which is particularly moving, so it is called "Remaining Snow on Broken Bridge".

●Hupao Spring

Hupao Spring is a spring landscape with the theme of "spring" for observing, listening to, tasting and testing the spring. The cultural landscape featuring the legendary stories of Masters , Jigong and Hongyi is located in Dinghui Temple in Daci Mountain, south of the West Lake. According to folklore, Master Xingkong in the Tang Dynasty visited this mountain. The scenery here was beautiful, but there was no water source. He decided to go elsewhere. Suddenly, a god told him that two tigers would come to dig a spring. The next day, two tigers ran up the mountain and came out of the spring. Sweet and mellow, pure and sterile, "Longjing Tea Hupaoquan" has been known as "the two wonders of the West Lake" since then. In Song Dynasty Su Dongpo's poem praising Hupao Spring, there is a good line that "the Taoist does not hesitate to drink the water in front of the steps, but also tastes it with the master." Hupao has been comprehensively renovated, restoring the Jigong Pagoda and Luohan Hall, and creating lifelike "Dream Tiger" and Jigong legend reliefs.

Hupao is a paid attraction, but Hangzhou Park Card is available.

Hupao Spring is very popular among the elderly in Hangzhou. Every day before dawn, there are people carrying various water containers on their shoulders to get water from Hupao Spring to drink at home.