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1.The Moon Reflecte d in Three Pools 2.Spring Dawn at Su Causeway 3.Viewing Fish at Flower Pond 4.Lotus in the Breeze at Crooked Courtyard 5.Mausoleum of General Yue Fei 6.Leifeng pagoda

1.Lingyin Temple 2.Dream of the tiger spring 3.Melting Snow at Broken Bridge 4.Bai Causeway 5.Yellow Dragon cave dressed in green

Before we go to the West Lake, I’ll introduce Hangzhou first. Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang province and its political, economic and cultural center. With its famous natural beauty and cultural heritages, Hangzhou is one of China's most important tourist venues. The West Lake is undoubtedly the most renowned feature of Hangzhou, noted for the scenic beauty that blends naturally with many famous historical and cultural sites. In this scenic area, Solitary Hill, the Mausoleum of General Yue Fei, the Six Harmonies Pagoda and the Ling Yin Temple are probably the West Lake Prospects" have been specially selected most frequently visited attractions. The "Ten to give the visitor outstanding views of the lake, mountains and monuments. Bridge-tunnel( 跨海大桥 ) West Lake

West Lake covers an area of 566 km, its circumference is 15 km, its average depth 1.5m. Two dikes, Baidi and Sudi, divide the lake and make it possible to cross it. There are four small islands in West Lake: Gushan, Xiao Yingzhou, Hushan Tang and Ruangong Dun. There are 40 sights of interest in the Xihu vicinity. Three sides of the lake are surrounded by hills up to 400 m high, the fourth is bordered by the city.

Ripping water shimmering on sunny day, Misty mountains shrouded the rain; Plain or gaily decked out like Xizi; West Lake is always alluring. 水光潋滟晴方好， 山色空蒙雨亦奇。 欲把西湖比西子， 淡妆浓抹总相宜 苏东坡 These are the words composed by the famous Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo ( ) when he compared the West Lake to Xi Zi, the most beautiful woman in ancient China. These poetic sentiments leave one in no doubt of the glory of the scenery that inspired them.

Viewing Fish at Flower Pond( 花港观鱼 ) The Moon Reflected in Three Pools( 三 潭映月 ) Lotus in the Breeze at Crooked Courtyard( 曲院 风荷 )

Mausoleum of General Yuefei ( 岳飞庙 ) Leifeng pagoda ( 雷峰塔 )

Bai Causeway( 白堤 ) Lingyin Temple( 灵隐寺 )

Zhejiang cuisine is one of the eight famous culinary arts in China. The fresh, tender, soft, and smooth dishes accompanied by its mellow fragrance( 醇厚的香味 ) have won for itself widespread reputation in the culinary world. Hangzhou dishes, being the most important part of Zhejiang cuisine, are noted for its elaborate preparations, sophisticated way of cooking and its most refreshing taste. It is not only delicious but extremely elegant in appearance also. The local specialties include Beggar‘s Chicken( 叫化鸡 ) (an entire chicken cooked in a ball of mud), West Lake Fish in Sweet Sour Source( 西湖 醋鱼 ) (vinegar coated fish from the lake), Dongpo Pork( 东坡肉 ) (braised pork) and Fried Shrimpswith Longjing Tea Leaves ( 龙井虾仁 ), and many others.

West Lake Fish in Sweet Sour Source Dongpo Pork Quai Fa & lotus Fried Shrimpswith Longjing Tea Leaves

"Sung So" fish soup Fry Bean-curd "Ng Shan" cake Beggar‘s Chicken

Hangzhou is well known for producing excellent silks, including satins( 缎子 ). The best place for purchasing silk in Hangzhou is at Hangzhou Silk City, the biggest silk wholesale and retail market in China with more than 600 silk enterprises dealing in a wide variety of pure silk fabrics, garments, handicraft articles, scarves, and ties.

Hangzhou Longjing Tea (Dragon Well Tea) is considered China‘s best. It is not only famous for its unique green color, fragrant aroma( 芬芳的香气 ), sweet taste, and flat appearance, but is also regarded as a health elixir. The tea falls into different grades; the best is the first pick of a year, normally in late March or early April. Besides its good quality, Longjing Tea also enjoys a famous long history.