West Lake With
a 5.6-sq-km water surface, the strikingly beautiful
West Lake is one of China 's greatest scenic attractions.
Part of the outer. West Lake , the site is well landscaped,
creating an impression of "an islet in a lake and
a lake on an islet." There are three pagodas built
in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) rising from the lake,
each with five openings. On moonlit night, the pagodas
are reflected on the water, which gives the illusion
that three moons are in the water.
With
a 5.6-sq-km water surface, the strikingly beautiful
West Lake is one of China 's greatest scenic attractions.
Part of the outer. West Lake , the site is well landscaped,
creating an impression of "an islet in a lake and
a lake on an islet." There are three pagodas built
in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) rising from the lake,
each with five openings. On moonlit night, the pagodas
are reflected on the water, which gives the illusion
that three moons are in the water.