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Exploring spring destinations in China

china.org.cn / chinagate.cn, February 23, 2017 Adjust font size:

　　West Lake,Hangzhou

Located west of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, the West Lake is a fresh water lake renowned for its natural surroundings and history. Its beauty earned the lake its reputation of being a "paradise on earth."

Surrounded by mountains on three sides, the lake covers an area of 6.5 square kilometers (650 hectares). On average, the lake is 3 meters deep. It has numerous temples, pagodas, gardens, and artificial islands located within. The lake's 11 sections flaunt over 100 scenic spots!

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