west lake
states: [china]
category: cultural
year: 2011
location: Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 30.2375000000, 120.1408333333
last visited: 2024
unesco id: 1334
world heritage site: 1334
West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, is a serene landscape of tranquil waters, graceful bridges, and ancient pagodas that have inspired poets and artists for centuries. Surrounded by lush hills and dotted with temples and gardens, it reflects traditional Chinese ideals of harmony between humans and nature. This iconic site blends natural beauty with profound cultural heritage.
