Whenever Hangzhou is mentioned, the first thing that comes to our mind is the West Lake, its shimmering ripples and surrounding hazy hills. It is true that the West Lake has won Hangzhou the fame as a tourist city. However, one should never forget that Hangzhou is also a famous city with a long history and brilliant culture. In over one thousand years since the Tang and Song dynasties, Hangzhou, the so-called No. 1 Town in Southeast China, witnessed many major political, economic, scientific, and culture events of the ancient China, well worthy of the reputation as one of the Seven Ancient Capitals and a Famous Historical City.

Traditional Top Ten Sceneries of the West Lake:

1. Spring Dawn at Su Causeway
2. Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake
3. Viewing Fish at Flower Pond
4. Orioles Singing in the Willows
5. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
6. Twin Peaks Piercing in Cloud
7. Evening Bell Ringing at Nanping Hill
8. Leifeng Pagoda in Evening Glow
9. Breeze-ruffled Lotus at Quyuan Garden
10.Lingering Snow on the Broken Bridge

New Top Ten Sceneries of the West Lake:

1. Dreaming of Tiger Spring at Hupao Valley
2. Enjoying Tea at Dragon Well
3. Nine Creeks Meandering through a Misty Forest
4. Bamboo-lined Path at Yunqi
5. Precious Stone Hill Floating in Rosy Cloud
6. Clouds Scurrying over Jade Emperor Hill
7. Sweet Osmanthus Rain at Manjuelong Village
8. Heavenly Wind over Wu Hill
9. Ruan Gong Islet Submerged in Greenery
10.Yellow Dragon Cave Dressed in Green


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