West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou
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Title
West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou
Description
The west lake cultural landscape of Hangzhou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Hangzhou, China. It is a cultural landscape that encompasses the west lake and its surrounding hills, temples, pagodas, and gardens. The site has been a popular destination for tourists and poets for centuries, and its natural beauty has been celebrated in Chinese literature and art.
The west lake cultural landscape has cultural, historical, and aesthetic value, showcasing the blending of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. The site embodies the Chinese philosophy of harmony between man and nature, and it represents the cultural and artistic achievements of the Southern Song Dynasty.
Source
is51102023
Contributor
jnk3
Type
Site
Identifier
636
Date Submitted
21/04/2023
Date Modified
04/21/2023 02:30:21 pm
Extent
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Spatial Coverage
current,30.24600078588342,120.14276140602308;
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West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou
Object
https://www.travelchina.org.cn/sitefiles/gjly_ft/html/meijing/993.shtml
Europeana Type
TEXT
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Place Name
Prim Media
1217
Contact
jnk3@st-andrews.ac.uk
Collection
Citation
“West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/1218.
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