West Lake

Tourist Attractions in Hangzhou City,Zhejiang Province: West Lake (Xihu)

West Lake (Xihu) is located to the west of Hangzhou, hence the name of " West Lake ". The lake has a circumference of 15 kilometers with an area of about six square kilometers. The most famous attraction in Hangzhou is West Lake, The lake and its environs have all the elements of a traditional Chinese garden. The occasional pagoda and Chinese-style arched bridge add atmosphere to the tree-lined walkways, verdant islands and hills. Due to its prominent historical and cultural status among Chinese scenic resorts, West Lake was elected as a National Key Scenic Resort in 1982, one of Ten Scenic Resorts in 1985 and national 5A tourist resort in 2006.