Hazy West Lake

No matter in a hazy or sunny day, West Lake is always beautiful and fascinating. A few days ago it was rainy in Hangzhou, and the West Lake is even more hazy and beautiful. 










West Lake is a famous fresh water lake located in the historic area of Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province in eastern China. The lake is divided by the causeways of Su Di. There are numerous temples, pagodas, gardens, and artificial islands within the lake.

West Lake has influenced poets and painters throughout the ages for its natural beauty and historical relics, and it has been among the most important sources of inspiration for Chinese garden designers, as evidenced by the impact it had on various Chinese classical gardens.[1] It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011, and was described as having “influenced garden design in the rest of China as well as Japan and Korea over the centuries” and as reflecting “an idealized fusion between humans and nature”.


West Lake is not only famous for its picturesque landscape, it is also associated with many scholars, national heroes and revolutionary martyrs, thus embracing many aspects of Chinese culture. In addition, many ancient buildings, stone caves and engraved tablets in surrounding areas are among the most cherished national treasures of China, with significant artistic value. 


Ten Scenes of West Lake:

Traditionally, there are ten best-known scenic spots on the West Lake, they are:
Dawn on the Su Causeway in Spring 
Curved Yard and Lotus Pool in Summer
Moon over the Peaceful Lake in Autumn 
Remnant Snow on the Bridge in Winter 
Leifeng Pagoda in the Sunset 
Two Peaks Piercing the Clouds 
Orioles Singing in the Willows 
Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond 
Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon 
Evening Bell Ringing at the Nanping Hill



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