West Lake

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West Lake is located at the west of HangZhou, ZheJiang Province. It is famous for its beauteous lake and mountain and historical remains in global scale. Also, it is one of the most popular scenic spot in China. In China, it is named as an earthly paradise. In June,2011, West was listed into ‘World Heritage List’. This is the only cultural heritage in lake class which listed in 'World Heritage List'.

West Lake is in centre of HangZhou City. It is surrounded by three mountains. The West Lake covers about 6.5 square kilometres. The length from north to south is about 3.2 km, 2.8km from east to west. The circumference of the lake is 15km. The depth of the lake on average is 2.27 meters. The water capacity is about 14.27 million cubic meters.

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West Lakes can be induced as one montain,two dams, three islands and 10 views.
One mountain refers to Single Mountain. It is located in the north of West Lake. The elevation of it is 35m high. On the Single Mountain, there are ZhongShan Park, Museum of ZheJiang Province, XiLing Seal Association，Crane Kiosk and QiuJin' grave who was a hero in China. ZhongShan Park is former imperial garden in Qing Dynasty palace.In the year 1972, in order to commemorate MR.SunZhongShan, so the Park named ‘ZhongShan Park’. The Museum of ZheJiang Province is at the southern foot of Single Mountain. Now, there are over 100 thousand historical relics in it, it opens to visitors for free. In this mountain, there is an old restaurant which is famous the West Lake vinegar fish. Due to the fish grows in West Lake, the quality and the tasty is first class.

Two dams refer to White dam and Su dam. White damconnect to the Single Mountain, it is over 1km long. It is the best place to explore the whole view of West Lake. Su dam is at the north foot of  NanPing Mountain. Su dam is 2797 meters long, 30-40 meters wide. There are 6 arch bridges on the Su dam, they are very interest.

Three islands are located at the middle of West Lake. There are several kiosks on the islands. Most of the people carry out activities there such as free captive animals or appreciating the moon on mid autumn festival on the island.

In addition, the natural resource of West Lake is very rich. Most water area in West Lake is full of nutrition. The water temperature on average is 17.6 degree. Due to the environment is so suitable for growing fish. As a result, there are 51 kinds of fishes in West Lakes, also, fish become the most popular dish in ZheJiang Province.

Special activities - West Lake Lantern Show
On every Lantern Festival, many people gather together. Tourists can see many people sitting on the boat and floating on the river and looking at the shows such as Martial art show, lantern puzzles, night view and Lotus Lanterns.




Visiting Route：
YongJin Door -- LiuLangWenYin Park -- Roma Plaza -- TangYun Art Gallery -- Leifeng Tower -- Su dam -- Yue Temple -- WuSong Grave --XiLing Bridge -- The Children's Palace -- YongJin Door
If you see the sightseeing bus, just wave your hands, the bus will stop. You can buy the ticket on the bus.

The price of the ticket is 40RMB(4 pound) per person for the whole tour, 10RMB(1 pound) for people who do not get the whole tour. If you want to charter the bus, it will cost you 390RMB (39 pound) per hour.

There are many hotel near West Lake. The price is from 200 - 500RMB (20 - 50pound) per night. Here offer you a website to booking the hotel.

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West Lake Dragon Well Tea
Dragon Well tea is the best tea in China. It is green tea. Dragon Well tea has many functions. It can help digestion, lose weight, reduce fatigue，prevent cavities and etc.

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West Lake Vinegar Fish
West Lake vinegar fish is a local traditional dish. Before cooking it, the fish will stay in the cage for one or two days to let the fish excrete the sundries and remove its mud smell. After that, while cooking, the requirement is very strict, especial the degree of heating. The duration is 3-4 minutes. After cooking, poor the vinegar sauce on it. It is really delicious.