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West Lake No description of Hangzhou would be complete without talking about West Lake, situated in the west part of the city. It is enclosed on three sides by low hills. Its circumference is 15 kilometers. In its center are small islands where green trees and red parapets can be seen in the water. The lake is know for ten beautiful vistas, and regardless of the weather or the season, it is possible to enjoy a mixture of natural and man-made beauty. Now, lets make a detailed introduction to the “Ten Scenes of the West Lake”. Spring Dawn at Su Causeway (苏堤春晓) It is a thin strip of land nearly three kilometers long covered with peach and weeping willow trees. In spring, with the lakeside sparkling in the morning dew, birds cheerfully chirping among swaying willow branches, the scent of peach blossoms wafting through the air, youll question whether you’re in the midst of paradise Breeze-ruffled Lotus at Quyuan Garden (曲院风荷) This typical West Lake scene has earned its fame since the Southern Song Dynasty, when the lakeside area with an abundant growth of lotus off its shores was known as Crooked Courtyard, and was the location of a brewery.?People said the smell of lotus florwers and wine blended by the cool lake breezes was intoxicating.?There are plenty of lotus plants still bloom off its shores.?They stand gracefully erect in the lake, as if they knew they had visitors coming to admire their beauty. Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake(平湖秋月) ?The lake is a special place to appreciate the moon and the effect of moonlight on the land.? The moon seems especially bright over the waters.? The hills look purplish bathed in the moonlight.? The best time for nighttime viewing is on Mid-Autumn Day. Lingering Snow on the Broken Bridge (断桥残雪 ) After a snowfall, when the snow on the more exposed side has melted, with the shaded side remaining white, it looks as if a long white belt has been ripped apart on the bridge, thus earning the name Melting Snow on the Broken Bridge. Vi