West Lake (natural feature)     other sites in Hangzhou    Hangzhou, China

                                            
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The West lake is a scenic spot in Hangzhou that has been famous for thousands of years.  Throughout China's history eminent poets have commented on the lake's beauty.  The natural setting provides the perfect setting for some of China's loveliest architecture.

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