Why is the Broken Bridge of West Lake called the Broken Bridge? 12 famous scenic spots in West Lake

The Broken Bridge with Residual Snow is one of the ten scenic spots of West Lake. The Broken Bridge is located at the east end of Bai Causeway and is also known as Duanjia Bridge. The bridgehead is the best place to observe the snow scene. Standing on the bridgehead, you can see the distant mountains and nearby waters. The scenery is beautiful and quiet. Why is the Broken Bridge of West Lake called the Broken Bridge? Let's learn about it together.

Contents of this article

1. Why is the Broken Bridge of West Lake called the Broken Bridge?

2. 12 famous scenic spots in West Lake

3. How big is West Lake?

Why is the Broken Bridge of West Lake called the Broken Bridge?

There are many different opinions about why the Broken Bridge in West Lake is called the Broken Bridge. Some people believe that the road to Gushan is cut off here, so it is called the Broken Bridge. Some people also believe that the Broken Bridge is just a homonym of Duanjia Bridge. Some people believe that after the winter snow, the ice and snow on the bridge melted, and from a distance the bridge and the embankment seemed to be broken, so it was named the Broken Bridge with Residual Snow. The Broken Bridge is the best place to observe the snow scene.

There are many different opinions about the origin of the name of the Broken Bridge in West Lake. One says that the road to Gushan is cut off here, hence the name Broken Bridge. Another theory is that Duanjia Bridge is abbreviated as Broken Bridge, which is homophonic to "Broken Bridge". After the snow stops in winter, the ice and snow on the bridge melt, and from a distance it looks like the bridge and the embankment are about to break, hence the name Broken Bridge with Residual Snow.

The Broken Bridge with Residual Snow is one of the ten scenic spots of West Lake. The Broken Bridge is located at the east end of Bai Causeway and is also known as Duanjia Bridge. The bridgehead is the best place to observe the snow scene. Standing on the bridgehead, you can see the distant mountains and nearby waters. The scenery is beautiful and quiet.

The fame of the Broken Bridge is also closely related to the famous Chinese folk tale "The Legend of the White Snake". White Snake and Xu Xian met here, returned to the city on the same boat, borrowed an umbrella to express their love, and then met again here and reconciled, adding a romantic color to the scenery of the Broken Bridge.

12 Famous Scenic Spots in West Lake

There are not 12 scenic spots in West Lake, but only ten scenic spots in West Lake. The ten scenic spots in West Lake refer to the ten characteristic landscapes in the famous scenic spot West Lake in Hangzhou and its surrounding areas, namely, Spring Dawn on Su Causeway, Lotus in Winding Courtyard, Snow on Broken Bridge, Fish Viewing at Flower Harbor, Orioles Singing in Willow Waves, Autumn Moon over Calm Lake, Sunset on Leifeng Pagoda, Twin Peaks Piercing the Clouds, Evening Bell at Nanping, and Three Pools Mirroring the Moon.

Located in the western waters of West Lake, about 500 meters from the west bank of the lake, covering an area of ​​about 9.66 hectares. Su Causeway is the only passage connecting the north and south banks across the lake, crossing the entire waters of West Lake and is the best place to enjoy the scenery.

It is located 22 meters west of the northern end of Su Causeway on the north bank of West Lake, covering an area of ​​0.66 hectares. Its main theme is viewing lotus leaves. Whenever the lotus flowers are in bloom, the scenery is beautiful and the lotus fragrance is everywhere.

The Broken Bridge area at the eastern end of Baidi Causeway in the northern part of West Lake is the best place to fully view the southern and northern waters of West Lake, mainly for viewing the snow scenery of West Lake in winter.

It is located 197 meters northwest of Su Causeway Yingbo Bridge, between Xiaonan Lake and Xili Lake, with the theme of viewing flowers, fish and other landscapes.

The lakeside area about 50 meters north of the pool in front of Qianwangsi Gate on the east bank of West Lake is mainly for viewing the willow forest in the lake.

Located at the western end of Baidi, with its back against Solitary Mountain and facing Waihu Lake, the scenic area covers an area of ​​more than 6,000 square meters, and offers a panoramic view of the West Lake.

Located on Xizhao Mountain in front of Jingci Temple on the south side of West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda is well-known far and wide, which has a lot to do with the folk legend "The Legend of the White Snake".

The South Peak and the North Peak are towering and overlook the West Lake. The scenery is magnificent and unique.

Nanping Evening Bell refers to the evening bell sound of Jingci Temple on Nanping Mountain. Nanping Mountain is located on the south bank of West Lake in Hangzhou, north of Yuhuang Mountain, and east of Jiuyao Mountain. The evening bell sound is clear and melodious.

The Three Pools Mirroring the Moon is the largest island in West Lake and is known as the "No. 1 Scenic Spot in West Lake". It has beautiful scenery and quiet views, and its landscape is famous both at home and abroad.

How big is West Lake?

The total area of ​​West Lake is 6.39 square kilometers, or 49 square kilometers, the catchment area is 21.22 square kilometers, and the lake surface area is 6.38 square kilometers. Now, with the implementation of the "West Lake Westward Expansion" plan, the total area of ​​West Lake has expanded to 6.5 square kilometers, basically reaching the area of ​​West Lake 300 years ago.

West Lake is located in Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, in the western part of Hangzhou City. In ancient times, it was also called Wulin Water, Qiantang Lake, Xizi Lake, etc. It has been called West Lake since the Song Dynasty.

West Lake is a 5A-level scenic spot in my country, one of the first national key scenic spots in mainland China and one of the top ten scenic spots in China.

West Lake is one of my country's ornamental freshwater lakes and the only lake cultural heritage in my country listed in the World Heritage List.