West Lake, Hangzhou

West Lake is a freshwater lake in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province in eastern China. It is divided into five sections by three causeways. There are numerous temples, pagodas, gardens, and artificial islands within the lake.
West Lake has influenced poets and painters throughout China's history for its natural beauty and historic relics, and it has also been among the most important sources of inspiration for Chinese garden designers. It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011, described as having "influenced garden design in the rest of China as well as Japan and Korea over the centuries" and reflecting "an idealized fusion between humans and nature".

Thanks to a lovely postcrosser Lan who sends this beautiful

card to my sister >.> Thought I'll just file in under my China 

collection as I now aim to collect from every corner of China :D

Sent: 13 February 2015   Received: 3 March 2015   Travelled: 18 days