Considered one of the most beautiful sights in Hangzhou, this scenic lake is sheltered on three sides by hills, with open flat land to the northeast where downtown Hangzhou is located.
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#1 of 21 attractions in Hangzhou
Attraction type: Lake
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- Jun 13, 2008 "Always crowds - but still very relaxing"
- Apr 12, 2008 "Scenic delight minutes away from city"
- Nov 26, 2009 "一周するには忍耐が必要"
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#2 of 21 attractions in Hangzhou
Attraction type: Fountain; Landmark/point of interest
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- Mar 19, 2007 "It's a green park"
- Feb 9, 2009 "虎跑，喜欢里面的水"
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#3 of 21 attractions in Hangzhou
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Garden
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#4 of 21 attractions in Hangzhou
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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- Jun 26, 2009 "Educational"
- May 17, 2009 "A Must"
- Apr 3, 2006 "Amazing"
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#5 of 21 attractions in Hangzhou
Built in 326 A.D. at the foot of Lingyin Mountain, this temple features a main hall extending 33.5 meters in height, a statue of Sakyamuni carved out of 24 pieces of camphor wood and a laughing Buddha covered in gold.
Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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- Apr 13, 2008 "Temple of the soul's retreat"
- Mar 1, 2009 "寺外比寺内更有看头"
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#6 of 21 attractions in Hangzhou
A temple built in the memory of General Yue Fei, a well-known national hero of the 12th century, is set at the southern foot of the Qixia Hill, near West Lake.
Attraction type: Monument
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- Jun 20, 2009 "A history lesson for my kids"
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#7 of 21 attractions in Hangzhou
Attraction type: Nature reserve
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- Sep 20, 2009 "Going into the Xixi wetland is just like a heaven."
- Aug 26, 2008 "Xixi Wetlands, a fascinating glimpse of Chinese life"
- Oct 26, 2009 "太夸张"
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#8 of 21 attractions in Hangzhou
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Water park
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- Oct 22, 2009 "Decent water park, little cultural value, horrible dining options"
- Jun 5, 2009 "amazing"
- Aug 26, 2008 "OK to swim, lot of equipment not working"
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#9 of 21 attractions in Hangzhou
Attraction type: Neighborhood
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- Jul 21, 2009 "Markets and dancing"
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#11 of 21 attractions in Hangzhou
Attraction type: Street
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- Jun 13, 2008 "Eats off the beaten path"
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Architectural building; Specialty shop
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The legendary peak's caves have hundreds of Buddhist stone statues dating from the 10th to the 14th centuries.
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Cavern/cave; Mountain; Religious site; Historic site
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#17 of 21 attractions in Hangzhou
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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- Sep 21, 2008 "ついつい買ってしまう。。。"
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#18 of 21 attractions in Hangzhou
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- Mar 21, 2009 "行く必要は無かったかな。"
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#19 of 21 attractions in Hangzhou
Attraction type: Shop
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- Mar 24, 2009 "有名な「書」と「印象」の研究所ということで・・・。"
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#20 of 21 attractions in Hangzhou
Attraction type: Zoo
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- Oct 3, 2009 "Animal Cruelty. Do not go!"
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