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West Lake

West Lake lies at the centre of Hangzhou, surrounded by wooded hills, temples, gardens and historic causeways. Its carefully shaped landscape has influenced Chinese garden design and painting for centuries, while walking around the lake remains one of the simplest ways to experience the city.

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West Lake lies at the centre of Hangzhou, surrounded by wooded hills, temples, gardens and historic causeways. Its carefully shaped landscape has influenced Chinese garden design and painting for centuries, while walking around the lake remains one of the simplest ways to experience the city.

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