Why is West Lake called West Lake? Historical background of West Lake in Hangzhou

West Lake is a pearl inlaid in this paradise on earth. Here, you can truly feel the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, clear water and clear water, and the water and sky are one. It is a national 5A-level tourist attraction. There are more than 100 park attractions in West Lake, including the Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake and the New Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake. Next, we will travel to the beautiful West Lake in Hangzhou.

Contents of this article

1. Why is West Lake called West Lake?

2. Historical Background of West Lake in Hangzhou

3. The appearance and structure of West Lake in Hangzhou

Why is West Lake called West Lake?

The name "West Lake" first appeared in the Tang Dynasty, which means the lake is located west of the city. To be specific, after the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the Qiantang County, which was originally on the west side of the lake, was relocated to the east side of the lake. Therefore, the Qiantang Lake, which was originally on the east side of the city, became located on the west side of the city after the relocation of the Qiantang County.

West Lake has many names, such as: Wulin Lake, Wulin Water, Longchuan, Qianshui, Shanghu, Jinniu Lake, Xizi Lake, Beauty Lake, etc.

West Lake is located at No. 1, Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, my country. The total area of ​​the scenic area is about 49 square kilometers, and the lake area is about 6.38 square kilometers.

West Lake is a national 5A-level tourist attraction. Its famous attractions include Broken Bridge, Leifeng Pagoda, Qianwang Temple, Jingci Temple, and Su Xiaoxiao's Tomb.

Historical Background of West Lake in Hangzhou

More than 2,000 years ago, West Lake was still part of the Qiantang River. Due to siltation, sand spits gradually formed at the foothills of Wushan Mountain and Baoshishan Mountain on the north and south sides of West Lake. The two sand spits gradually moved closer and eventually connected to form a sandbar, forming an inner lake on the west side of the sandbar, which is West Lake.

The outline of West Lake is nearly elliptical, and the bottom of the lake is relatively flat. The average water depth of the lake is 2.27 meters, the deepest is about 5 meters, and the shallowest is less than 1 meter.

West Lake is a pearl inlaid in this paradise on earth. Here, you can truly feel the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, clear waters and clear waters, and the merging of water and sky.

There are more than 100 park attractions in West Lake, including the Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake, the New Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake, and the Three-Rated Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake. There are more than 60 key cultural relics protection units and more than 20 museums, including the Broken Bridge, Leifeng Pagoda, Qianwang Temple, Jingci Temple, Su Xiaoxiao's Tomb and other attractions.

The appearance and structure of West Lake in Hangzhou

West Lake is surrounded by mountains on the south, west and north, adjacent to the urban area in the east, and adjacent to the Qiantang River in the south. The Bai Causeway, Su Causeway, Yanggong Causeway and Zhaogong Causeway divide the lake into several water surfaces. There are three islands in the lake, and the West Lake is the center of the West Lake. The altitude rises from 50 to 400 meters, forming a landform landscape of "mountains stacked on top of each other".

The lake is nearly oval in shape, and the bottom of the lake is relatively flat. The natural surface water sources of the lake are four streams: Jinsha Stream, Longhong Stream, Chishan Stream (Huiyin Stream), and Changqiao Stream.

Among the many bridges of various sizes in West Lake, the Broken Bridge is the most famous. The Broken Bridge is one kilometer long and is the dividing line between the North Lake and the Outer West Lake. It is connected to Beishan Road on one side and Baidi Bridge on the other. It is the only way to go to Gushan.

West Lake is a national scenic spot with beautiful lakes and mountains, splendid cultural relics and cultural arts. The lake is surrounded by greenery, the mountains are verdant, and the clouds and trees are covered with veil. Among the winding mountains, the forests and springs are beautiful and the streams are deep.