Zhejiang Provincial Museum

Hangzhou


Connected to West Lake’s northern shores by the Bai Causeway is Gushan Island ( 孤山, Gū Shān), the lake’s largest island and the site of the modest Zhejiang Provincial Museum, which introduces visitors to the region’s prehistory and history.


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2. Seal Engravers Society

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Connected to West Lake’s northern shores by the Bai Causeway is Gushan Island (孤山, Gū Shān), the lake’s largest island. You’ll find the intriguing Seal…

3. Su Xiaoxiao's Tomb

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Near Xiling Bridge (Xīlíng Qiáo) on West Lake, this is the tomb of a 5th-century courtesan who died of grief while waiting for her lover to return. It’s…

4. Mid-Lake Pavilion

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A Ming dynasty Chinese pavilion sits on this small islet in the West Lake. Many of the cruise boats pass close by it, but it's not accessible to tourists.

5. Mausoleum of General Yue Fei

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Commander of the southern Song armies, General Yue Fei (1103–42) led successful battles against northern Jurchen invaders in the 12th century. Despite…

6. Baopu Taoist Temple

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In the forested hills above West Lake, reachable by a pleasant hike, is the striking tiled-roof, yellow-walled Baopu Taoist Temple. The temple’s first…

7. Sunrise Terrace

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Vantage point on Baoshi Hill with a pavilion. The balcony here is a mere 125m high, offering not-so-lofty-views of West Lake.

8. Ziyun Cave

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A 100m deep cave located on the slopes of Baoshi Hill. There are three stone Buddha statues on the wall.

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