西湖景点英文介绍
West Lake is a freshwater lake. It is said to be the incarnation of Xi Shi, one of the Four Beauties of ancient China. Since ancient times, West Lake was associated with a large number of romantic poets, profound philosophers, national heroes and heroines. It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. It has also been among the most important sources of inspiration for Chinese garden designers, as well as Japan and Korea over the centuries.
1. Curved Yard and Lotus Pool in Summer (曲院風荷)
Long before, there was an official winery in this site. In summer breeze, the air was scented with delicate fragrance of lotus intermingled with the tasteful bouquet of wine, and the lotus sway as if it were drunk. The name was given by Emperor Kangxi was on an inspection tour in Hangzhou Beishan Rd
2. Y ue Fei’s Tomb and Temple(岳庙)
The temple was built in honor of Yue Fei, a loyal and patriotic general sentenced to death unfairly in the Southern Song dynasty after the capital of China moved south to Hangzhou.
3.Shangrila Hotel（香格里拉）
It is the earliest five-star hotel in Hangzhou. It has one of the best hotel locations in Hangzhou. You will notice that the architecture style is quite traditional as the facade of the hotel is preserved as part of heritage conservation efforts.
4.Su xiaoxiao Tomb（苏小小墓）
Su xiaoxiao was a famous Chinese courtesan and poet from Qiantang City (now Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province) in the Southern Qi Dynasty, Well known for her intellectual talent and great beauty, She died at a mere 19 years of age.
5.Solitary Hill（孤山）
Solitary Hill got this name because it is surrounded by water, standing solitarily in West Lake. It is the lowest summit, compared to other hills around West Lake, but it is also the biggest island in the lake, and the only natural island as well.
6. Xiling Society of Seal Arts（西泠印社）
Xiling Society of Seal Arts is a Chinese arts organization. Founded in 1904 but with antecedents dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is one of China's most important traditional stone seal engraving associations.
7.Zhejiang Provincial Museum（浙江省博物馆）
Zhejiang Provincial Museum is a major museum of Chinese art inChina. It was established in 1929 as the West Lake Museum. It houses over 100,000 items in its permanent collection. The typical articles are pottery, lacquerwork, wooden handicraft, bone-ware and ivory-ware of Hemudu Culture Relics as well as the jadeware and silk products of Liangzhu Culture Relics.
8.楼外楼Louwailou Restaurant
Louwailou, literally meaning "building beyond building"in Chinese, is a famous restaurant located at the foot of the Solitary Hill near the West Lake. It has a history of more than 150 years, well-known for its "enjoying delicious dishes and beautiful scenery together".
Zhejiang cuisine is one of the eight cuisines in China, and in Louwailou you can have the best Zhejiang cuisine. Louwailou restaurant is highly esteemed in Zhejiang Province.
9.文澜阁Wenlan Pavilion
Wenlan Pavilion, established in 1782, used to be an imperial library in Qing Dynasty. It archives nearly all books in ancient China. These books are called Si Ku QuanShu in Chinese, which
means “complete works in four forms of literature”.
10.平湖秋月Autumn Moon Over the Calm Lake
Chinese have a special connection with the moon because they believe its varied shapes symbolize occasions when family members part or gather. Thus the Mid-Autumn Festival is an important day for Chinese because on the 15th of the 8the lunar month the moon is fully-rounded. Thus enjoying the moon above in the sky and the one reflected in the calm water has become a treat full of poetic charm and picturesque beauty since ancient times.
11.白堤Bai Causeway
Bai Causeway is named after a famous poet of ancient China, BaiJuyi. Mr. Bai lived in Tang Dynasty (which was nearly 1500 years ago). It is said that he was in charge of the construction of the causeway, so people call it Bai Causeway.
12.宝石山Gem Hill
There are many diversely-shaped huge stones in the hill, so the word ‘gem’ is just a metaphor. 13.少年宫Children’s Pala ce Square
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