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West Lake Hangzhou

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This giant lake is dotted with numerous islands, natural and artificial, complete with temples, pagodas, gardens and other historical landmarks. Its historical, unadulterated setting takes visitors back to centuries, while its majestic beauty has been a huge influence in Chinese arts, literature, and even East Asian garden or park designs.
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Category

Freshwater Lake

Consists

1 Natural Island & 3 Artificial Islands:
- Gushan (孤山)
- Xiaoyingzhou (小瀛洲)
- Huixin Pavilion (湖心亭)
- Ruan Gongdun (阮公墩)

Area Size

1,580 acres (6.4 km2)

Known For

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Scenic Beauty: Historical Temples, Pagodas, Gardens

West Lake, Xihu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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