West Lake

The West Lake is located in Huangzhou ,China where is only 1 hour away from Shanghai by high speed train. It is a good place for your escape at weekend. The Song dynasty poet Su Dongpo once compared West Lake to a beautuiful women"who looks attractive whether she has little make-up or is richly painted". This description is certainly accurate, for West Lake , as compared to Xi Shi, China's most exquisite beauty,always looks beautiful, no matter what the season. The lake's many scenic spots have also served as a backdrop to many moving historical sagas and beautiful legends, which gives the place added meaning and import in the hearts of Chinese people.

West Lake is surround by mountains on three sides and on the fourth by the city of Hangzhou. The lake is vast, with an average depth of 1.5 meters. One can easily touch the water, yet the lake shore is so well designed that one does not have to worry about getting one's shoe wet. Trees on the lakeside are luxuriant, and the many ancient pavilions and buildings provide a quaint, peaceful atmosphere. Grass is everywhere, but there are o signs in sight saying" No Trespassing!" People can not only walk on the grass but also sit or lie down for a rest. Wherever you go, there are paths and benches. Thus it is a pleasant and comfortable environment to enjoy the tranquil beauty of one of China's most famous spots.

In 2011, West Lake was listed as one of the world heritages which will attract more and more people from the world to visit Hangzhou.

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