Boat Tour of Ink Painting - Ten Scenes of West Lake in Hangzhou

Hangzhou West Lake is located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. It is one of China's famous freshwater lakes. The lake covers an area of about 6.39 square kilometers, with a length of about 3.2 kilometers from north to south and a width of about 2.8 kilometers from east to west. The lake contains several islands, including Solitary Hill, Little Yingzhou, Mid-Lake Pavilion, and Ruan Gong Islet. With its beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural heritage, West Lake has become one of China's first national key scenic spots and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The history of West Lake can be traced back to ancient times. As early as the late Neolithic period, there were traces of human habitation around the lake. Over time, sediment accumulation transformed the bay into an inland lake, forming today's West Lake. During the Tang Dynasty, West Lake began to be favored by literati and poets, becoming an ideal place for them to retreat, create, and express their emotions. Renowned poets like Bai Juyi and Su Shi left behind timeless masterpieces here. In the Southern Song Dynasty, the Ten Scenes of West Lake were initially created and were finalized during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, forming the classic landscapes we see today. The Ten Scenes of West Lake refer to ten representative scenic spots around the lake, including Su Causeway in Spring Dawn, Curved Yard and Lotus Pool in Summer, Moon over the Peaceful Lake in Autumn, Remnant Snow on the Broken Bridge in Winter, Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor, Orioles Singing in the Willows, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Twin Peaks Piercing the Clouds, Leifeng Pagoda in the Sunset, and Evening Bell Ringing at Nanping Hill. Each of these spots has its unique charm, and together they represent the essence of the ancient West Lake's beauty. Su Causeway in Spring Dawn is famous for its beautiful spring dawn scenery; Curved Yard and Lotus Pool in Summer is known for the intertwined scenes of summer lotus flowers and the fragrance of wine; Moon over the Peaceful Lake in Autumn is particularly enchanting under the autumn moonlight; Remnant Snow on the Broken Bridge is the best place to view winter snow. No. 1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China