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 17 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"
- Sep 24, 2008 "中国三大美女 西施に思いをはせて"
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#2 of 17 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"
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#3 of 17 attractions in Hangzhou
Attraction type: Fountain; Landmark/point of interest
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- Mar 19, 2007 "It's a green park"
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#4 of 17 attractions in Hangzhou
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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- Apr 3, 2006 "Amazing"
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#5 of 17 attractions in Hangzhou
Attraction type: Nature reserve
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#6 of 17 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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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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#14 of 17 attractions in Hangzhou
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Water park
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- Aug 26, 2008 "OK to swim, lot of equipment not working"
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#15 of 17 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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