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孤山 Solitary hill楼外楼 LOU wailou restaurant西泠印社Xiling Seal-Engravers Society西泠桥和苏小小墓 Xiling bridge and Su xiaoxiao tomb岳飞庙和墓 Yue Feis temple and his tomb杭州花圃 Hangzhou flower nursery杭州植物园 Hangzhou botanical garden玉泉Jade spring灵峰探梅 Visiting Lingfeng for plum bolssoms灵隐寺 Lingyin Temple杨公堤 Yang Gong causeway郭庄 Guos villa涌金池 YOngjin pool钱王祠 King Qians temple长桥 Long bridge六和塔 Six harmonies pagoda( Liuhe pagoda)bore-watching 看潮、Qiantang Tide 钱塘潮Dragon Well tea 龙井茶Tea-picking 采茶Tea House 茶Hangzhou dishes 杭帮菜Silk city 丝绸城Hu Xueyans Former Residence 胡雪岩故居The Street of clothes for women in Wulin Road 武林路女装街Yellow Dragon Sports Center 黄龙体育中心双峰插云 Twin peaks piercing Clouds 杭州西湖英文导游词 Dear friends from America, Welcome to Hangzhou! Today were going to visit the West Lake in the city. As you may know, the West Lake cultural Landscape of Hangzhou, comprising the West Lake and the hills surrounding its three sides, was inscribed on UNESCOs World Heritage List on 24th June this year at the 35th General Conference of United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization in Paris. The West Lake came from a shallow bay in ancient time where the Qiantang River ran into the sea. As it lies in the west of Hangzhou, it was named the West Lake. The lake covers an area of 6.38 km2, the average depth being 2.27 meters, and the deepest being 5meters. It has mountains on three sides and the city on the north side. Centered on the West Lake, the West Lake Scenic Area is a national scenic area with a total area of 59km2. There are over 60 cultural relic sites and over 100 attractions. Among them the most classic is the Ten Scenes and the New Ten Scenes at the West Lake. The Ten Scenes at the West Lake are: 断桥残雪 Melting Snow at Broken Bridge平湖秋月 Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake曲院风荷 Lotus in the Breeze at Crooked Courtyard双峰插云 Twin peaks piercing Clouds苏堤春晓 Spring Dawn at Su Causeway三潭印月 Three pools mirroring the moon花港观鱼 Viewing Fish at flower harbor南屏晚钟 Evening bell at Nanping hill雷峰夕照 Sunset glow at Leifeng pagoda柳浪闻莺Orioles singing in the willowsThe New Ten Scenes at the West Lake are: 宝石流霞 Precious stone hill floating in rosy clouds黄龙吐翠Yellow Dragon cave dressed in green满垅桂雨Sweet Osmanthus rain at Manlong 虎跑梦泉 Dream of the tiger spring九溪烟树 Nine creeks in misty forest龙井问茶 Enjoying tea at dragon well云栖竹径 Bamboo-lined path in mist玉皇飞云 Flying clouds over Jade Emperor hill吴山天风 Sky wind over Wu Hill阮墩环碧 Ruan Gong islet submerged in greeneryI shall give you detailed introduction of the scenes we will visit.Brief Introduction to HangzhouHangzhou is one of the seven ancient capitals and the key scenic tourism and historical culture cities in China, Hangzhou once was applauded as the most splendid and luxurious city in the world by Marco Polo, the Italian traveler in the 13th century. Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, is the center of provincial politics, economy, culture, science and education. It covers an area of 16596km2 with a population of 6.60 million. The economic development level of Hangzhou is very high, its economic strength is continuously ranked second among all provincial capitals and its economic general strength is listed in the top ten among all the big-middle cities in China. Hangzhou is not only one of themost safe tourist-city, but also one of the best cities of internal security. It was the capital of the Southern Song dynasty from 1132 to 1276. In the Southern Song period , Hangzhou was rich with a thriving silk trade. It was a center of art, literature, and scholarship and a cosmopolitan city with a large colony of foreign merchants of Arabs, Persians, and Nestorian Christians.Hangzhou locates close to China east coast, in the lower reaches of the Qiantang River and at the southern end of the Grand Canal (Beijing - Hangzhou). The distance between Hangzhou and Shanghai is 200 kilometers, which is connected by the railway and highway. It only takes less than an hours to reach Shanghai; the trip is quite comfortable and efficient. The city tree is Camphor Tree and the city flower is Osmanthus.As a famous scenic city in China, Hangzhou attracts more than 20 million domestic and foreign tourists every year. Hangzhou is known for its natural beauty of West Lake worldwide. Above is paradise, below is Suzhou and Hangzhou expresses peoples indeed praise to Hangzhou. In the Yuan Dynasty, the famous Italian traveler Marco Polo described this city as the finest and most splendid city in the world.Hangzhou Travel GuideHangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang province and its political, economic and cultural center. With enchanting natural beauty and abundant cultural heritages, Hangzhou is known as Heaven on Earth and one of Chinas most important tourist venues.The City, the southern terminus of the Grand Canal, is located on the lower reaches of the Qiantang River in southeast China, a superior position in the Yangtze Delta and only 180 kilometers from Shanghai. Hangzhou has a subtropical monsoon type climate with four quite distinct seasons. However, it is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter making it a year round destination.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 most frequently visited attractions. The Ten West Lake Prospects have been specially selected to give the visitor outstanding views of the lake, mountains and monuments.A number of national museums can be found in Hangzhou and are representative of Chinese culture. Fine examples are the National Silk Museum and National Tea Museum. Along with the other museums in Hangzhou, they provide a fascinating insight into the history of Chinese traditional products.West LakeOne of the most important parts of traveling is tasting the local delicacies. Hangzhou dishes are noted for their elaborate preparation, sophisticated cooking and refreshing taste. Many local specialties will be sure to make your trip a cultural experience. We recommend that you try Beggars Chicken (a chicken baked in clay), West Lake Fish in Sweet Sour Source (vinegar coated fish fresh caught from the lake), Dongpo Pork (braised pork) and Fried Shrimps with Longjing Tea, etc.The shopping environment in Hangzhou is exciting and convenient. Travelers and tourists like to go to Qing He Fang Street. It is one of the most famous and historic streets in the city and reflects many of the features of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Shoppers will admire the antique buildings while purchasing items from a wide range of local goods such as silks, tea or maybe a silk parasol, brocade or a beautiful Hangzhou fan. These are just some of the items to be found but there are many more.At night Hangzhou has much to offer and teahouses and various kinds of pubs are both plentiful and popular. Choosing one overlooking the West Lake for a pleasant chat over a cup of tea is sure to make you feel totally relaxed and refreshed.Lingyin TempleCruise on West LakeWhile much of the ancient city that had been the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty was destroyed during the Taiping Rebellion in the mid-nineteenth century, todays Hangzhou is a modern and vibrant economical center. As such it provides a base for many talented and skilled people. Never the less, thanks to its unique setting by the West Lake it continues to enjoy the many benefits of the natural surroundings that have delighted visitors for centuries. Not only was it much vaunted in his writings by the 13 century explorer, Marco Polo but the Lake and its environs have inspired poets of great renown such as Bai Juyi and Su Dongpo down the ages. There can be no doubt that visit here is certain to be a memorable one.Hangzhou is a provincial capital and a city known for its natural beauty it is a garden city, with a wide swatch of parkland around West Lake - historic temples, vibrant restored neighborhoods, and Dragon Well green tea. The rolling countryside surrounding the city is famous for its tea plantations of Longjing - Dragon Well - Chinas most famous green tea. It was a thriving spiritual center of Buddhism and Taoism in the 13th century, the city still has some of Chinas oldest surviving temples, which draw pilgrims and tourists every year. Visit a local plantation, wander along the Hefang (Qinghefang) Historic Street, and explore some of the citys museums. West LakeHangzhous stellar attraction is West Lake. It has been the scene for tales of love won and lost, for myths and folk stories. It has been painted and photographed by countless artists. Make sure you have your camera with you, youll want to capture the shifting light, the elegant and delicate structures, and the water reflections. Mantled in mists the buildings are softened and the colors subdued. Islands dot the water. Stroll along the water on paths. Its a mild subtropics climate and plants thrive in the often misty weather. The Su Causeway and Lesser Yingzhou Island are considered two of the standout sights as is the Leifeng Pagoda as seen from the water but the pagoda itself offers stunning views (on a clear day) of the lake, the city lights, and the hills surrounding the city. Lingyin TempleAlthough the government provides for religious freedom, its not encouraged. But China is a land of contrasts and Hangzhou has an ancient legacy of Buddhist temples and a still vibrant Chan (Zen) Buddhist culture. One of the most spectacular (and largest) is the Lingyin Monastery Also known as the Monastery of the Souls Retreat, at it zenith the temple complex contained 9 buildings, 18 pavilions, 72 halls, and housing for 3,000 monks. It was spared destruction during the Cultural Revolution in the 1960s and today is one of the highlights of a visit to Hangzhou. Hefang (or Qinghefang) StreetThis is one of the restored historic areas of the city. Complete with a city gate, shopping from tiny shops, individual vendors and contemporary stores, museums, and street artisans. Maps in English are available at the gate. The pedestrian-friendly area is a fascinating exploration of traditional and modern China. Red lanterns create a canopy, a tiny canal flows through the area. At one end of the district is an art installation with large bas relief panels incorporating objects to capture the historical feeling and life of the area. Shops sell everything from inexpensive colorful prints, to Chinese herbal medicine. Theres plenty of traditional Chinese foods, but if you need a western food fix, you can find several chains. This is also a neighborhood with families living in small houses off the shopping streets, making this a true neighborhood and not simply a tourist attraction. Tea TerritoryHangzhou is also one of the hearts of tea territory and visitors can learn more about its famous beverage at the National Tea Museum, experience tea house culture, and explore a tea plantation. Meijiawu Tea Village is nestled in the hinterland of West Lake District, and it is locally famous as one of the most important tea production bases.Hangzhou, Leifeng Pagoda Located on the south bank of West Lake is the Leifeng Pagoda. The original building was built in 977, but the current pagoda was finished in 2000. The new pagoda was rebuilt over the remains of the ancient temple. The first floor of the new pagoda houses the Pagoda Remains Memorial Museum, where the foundation of the old Leifeng Pagoda can be seen. The rest of the pagoda is brand new. Visitors can either climb the stairs to the top floor, or take the lift. This pagoda is very popular among local Chinese tourists, but I guess foreign visitors will find it too new to be worth visiting.West LakeOverviewWest Lake is located in the western area of Hangzhou Citys center. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides. The average depth of West Lake is 0.8 meters, and the capacity is about 14,290,000 cubic meters. The lake is divided by Gu Shan, Bai, Su and Yanggong Causeways into five areas. Gu Shan or Gu Hill is the largest natural island in the lake. Su & Bai Causeways run cross the lake. Three small man-made islands, Xiao Ying Zhou (小瀛洲), Hu Xin Ting (湖心亭), Ruan Gong Dun (阮公墩), lie in the center of Outer West Lake. Thus, the basic layout is one hill, two causeways, three islands, and five lakes.West Lake is not only famous for its picturesque landscape, it is also associated with many scholars, national heroes and revolutionary martyrs, thus embracing many aspects of Chinese culture. In addition, many ancient buildings, stone caves and engraved tablets in surrounding areas are among the most cherished national treasures of China, with significant artistic value.HistoryIn the beginning of Song Dynastys Yuanyou era (10861094), a great poet, Su Shi (蘇軾, also known as Su Dongpo), came to Hangzhou as governor. By that time, the farmers suffered drought again, due to overgrowth of the weeds at the bottom of the lake clogging the irrigation ducts. He ordered dredging of the lake and piled up all the mud into another causeway, in the style of Bai Causeway, but much wider and nearly three times as long, he also planted willow trees along its banks. This causeway was later named after him as the Su Causeway. There are six bridges along the 2.6km Su Causeway (蘇堤). Dawn on the Su Causeway in Spring 蘇堤春曉 is one of the attractions.When Southern Song Dynasty made Hangzhou its capital in 1127, Hangzhou became the national center of politics, economy and culture. The population grew rapidly, and the economy boosted. Hangzhou entered its heyday. Besides pilgrims, the tourists in Hangzhou included envoys of foreign countries, businessmen, monks and scholar candidates of central examinations. The beauty of West Lake started to gain wide reputation. In those days, boating on the lake was a popular entertainment. According to records, there were no less than hundreds of boats in the lake. All were delicately built, with exquisite carving and decorations, and glided gracefully on the water.Qianlong visited Hangzhou six times, and composed poems as well as erected stele for Ten Scenic Spots. He also wrote names for Eight Scenic Spots of Dragon Well, bringing renown to the mountainous scenery of remote Dragon Well region. In Qianlongs years, Hangzhou natives, brothers Qu Hao and Qu Han co-authored a book A Glance at Lakes and Hills, and recorded as many as 1,016 tourist spots around West Lake. That was the earliest travel guide in Hangzhou.Republic of China to End of 20th CenturyFrom the end of Qing Dynasty to the period of Republic of China, Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Railway, Zhejiang-Jiangxi Railway and Hangzhou-Shanghai, Hangzhou-Nanjing, Hangzhou-Ningbo highways were built. Facilitated transportations encouraged the development of Hangzhous tourism. Besides traditional pilgrims, more and more travelers came from domestic cities like Shanghai, Nanjing as well as from Europe, America and Japan. The special memorial edition of Hangzhou government 10th anniversary says, from Minguo 19-25 year (19301936), the recorded tourists to Hangzhou were counted to 32,845.Qian King Temple, one of the major attractions of X H: Listening Orioles Singing in the WillowsHangzhous tourism resources became more abundant in Republic of China era, and scenic spots and cultural relics were steadily added around West Lake. The government converted the imperial garden of the imperial palace left by Qing Dynasty on Solitary Hill into a park. In minguo 16th year, it was renamed Zhongshan Park or Sun Yat-sen Park. On left side of the park was built Zhejiang Martyrs, in honor of the deceased when Zhejiang army capturing Jinling. In addition, martyr tombs for Xu Xiling and Qiu Jin were constructed near Xiling Bridge. In 1917, the Dabei Pavilion in Lingyin Temple was erected, and Yue Wang Temple and Yue Feis tomb were renovated several times. From 1923, Huanglong Cave was built and the deserted Qian King Temple was renovated, and converted to a garden. In 1933, the leaning Baochu Pagoda was revamped.The construction of parks in Hangzhou started with Lakeside Park in Republic of China era. In 1912, the military government of Zhejiang demolished the city walls from Qiantang Gate to Yongjin Gate as well as the fortress of banners, and built Hubing Rd along the lakeside. Hurdles were put up 20 meters from the lake and flowers and trees were planted. The area was called Lakeside Park, covering around one Chinese mile and was divided into five parks, first to fifth. In spring of 1930, the city government paved a land of around 21 mu with mud dredged out of the lake from north of Changsheng Rd to Qiantang Gate, and founded Sixth Park. From 1928-1933, Zhejiangs provincial government erected Chen Yingshi Statue, North Expedition Martyr Memorial Tower and Martyrs of 88 Division in Songhu Campaign Memorial Stela at the piers of Third Park, Second Park and Fifth Park, respectively.Due to continuous digging by stealth on its base, Leifeng Pagoda, after lasting nearly a thousand years, collapsed all of a sudden at 1:40pm, September 25, 1924. It was shocking news in media. Lu Xun purposely wrote Comment on the Collapse of Leifeng Pagoda and Second Comment on the Collapse of Leifeng Pagoda, making a remark on this incident. The fall of Leifeng Pagoda also put an end to one of Ten Scenes of West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda in the Sunset 【雷峰夕照】.From June 6-Oc