West Lake

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Title

West Lake

Subject

Immovable Culture Heritage

Description

West Lake, located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, is one of the first national key scenic spots and one of China's top ten scenic attractions. It's a major freshwater lake renowned for its beauty and is the only lake-based cultural heritage site in China listed on the World Heritage List. Divided by various causeways and dotted with islands and pagodas, it forms a picturesque landscape known for its "one mountain, two pagodas, three islands, three causeways, and five lakes" layoutThrough innovative digital integration, such as the smart tour project and a one-touch rescue system, West Lake aims to enhance visitor experiences and safety, aspiring to become China's premier "digital scenic area." Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, West Lake significantly contributes to Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11) by promoting sustainable tourism, economic growth, and ecological balance. It also supports Life on Land (SDG 15) by conserving biodiversity and fostering environmental sustainability in its ecosystem. West Lake serves as an educational resource, advancing Quality Education (SDG 4) by offering insights into history, culture, and environmental conservation.

Source

is51102024

Contributor

Yining

Type

Site

Identifier

1039

Date Submitted

02/05/2024

References

https://www.imsilkroad.com/news/p/39546.html

Extent

320000cm x 280000cm x 227000cm

Medium

https://www.imsilkroad.com/news/p/39546.html

Spatial Coverage

current,30.245833,120.141667;

Provenance

Hangzhou Municipal Government

Europeana

Europeana Data Provider

West Lake

Object

http://westlake.hangzhou.gov.cn/

Europeana Type

TEXT

Site Item Type Metadata

Institutional nature

pool

Place

Shangcheng District/Xiacheng District/Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang

Prim Media

2128

Status

public

Stewardship

Hangzhou West Lake Scenic and Historic Interest Area Administrative Committee

Condition

1

Contact

yc99@st-andrews.ac.uk

Notes

As a Chinese culture heritage, it don't have the official social media in either Twitter, Fackbook and Instagram.

Collection

Tags

Citation

“West Lake,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/2160.

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