Hangzhou

Arch Bridge is a symbol of the prosperous town in the North of Hangzhou. It became an important figure in modernization in Hangzhou from 1895 to 1945. Residents that live in Arch Bridge have a rich cultural life. For example, the temples, theatres, cinemas, newspapers and domesticated animals have greatly enriched their lives.  During the Republic of China, the development of the Gongyu Bridge changed a little. In terms of architecture, the house has changed from a traditional Chinese house, to a rich and varied “World Architecture Exhibition.” On the commercial side, due to geographical disadvantages and a malformation of the bridge, the Japanese eventually gave up on their development and the business entered a state of decline.

Hangzhou Tiger Run Spring is the first spring of the West Lake Zhuquan. Along with Longjing Spring, it is the third best spring in the world. Hu Runquan is located in the Xiahui Temple, Baihefeng, Dacishan, which is to the Southwest of Hangzhou, Zhejiang. The source of this spring is legendary. According to the legend, in the Tang Dynasty, one of the sorghums arrived in the area and found that the scenery was so beautiful, it made the heart happy. However, there was no water source nearby. Although Gao Xi was reluctant, he felt that he had to move to another area. Before he moved, a fairy appeared to him and told him that spring water would be brought to him by two tigers. The next day, it happened exactly as the fairy had told him. This is why it is also called Tiger Run Spring. The waters of the spring are clean and clear and taste very sweet. When you visit the area, you should sample the tea made with the West Lake Lonjing waters. 

As an old driver who has been to Hangzhou dozens of times, I fall more in love with this city every time I go. It is impossible to write about all the pictures of the Holy Land at once. So, I will start by sharing one of the places I have seen. The Yungi Bamboo Trail is beautiful and the tea garden comes with a fresh style. Although I have seen pictures of them in many travel notes, the moment I saw them, I was amazed. We did not have a lot of people when we went, but it took a long time to take pictures of three people.  Tips: Take some transport that can go to the Yunqi Bamboo Trail Scenic Area, get off at Yungu Zhujing Station, and you are there. 

Lingyin Temple is located in the northwest of West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. It has a history of more than 1,600 years and is the earliest famous temple in Hangzhou. At that time, the Indian monk Hui Li came to Hangzhou and saw the mountain peaks and beautiful scenery. He thought that it was "the hidden spirit of the souls retreat", so he built a temple here and named it "Ling Yin".  The main buildings in the temple are the Tianwang Hall and the Daxiong Hall. The statue of Maitreya at the entrance to the Heavenly King Hall, the statue of the god of the gods behind the Maitreya Buddha is the work of the Southern Song Dynasty. The Daxiong Hall is 33.6 meters high and is one of the best preserved single-storey temple buildings in China. In the middle of the hall, there is a statue of gold. The statue is carved with fragrant wood, which is fine and solemn. On both sides of the main hall, there are two images of "Twenty Heavens" and "Twelve Circles". They are different in appearance and very lifelike.  Behind the temple, there are three-dimensional sculptures of the island, with more than 150 relics. When Lingyin Temple is covered with snow in winter, it is very serene and beautiful. Lamei with icicles reminds me of candied fruit. Before entering Lingyin Temple, you must first buy tickets for Feilaifeng. You can't bring your own incense when you go in. You will be offered three free incense when you enter the park.

Baidi is a link that connects Hangzhou’s urban area with the scenic area. The Jundai Bridge extends around 2 miles westwards and ends at the “Pinghu Qiuyue.” In the Tang Dynasty, it was called Bashidai and Shadi. Later, during the Song and Ming, it was called Gushan Road and Shijintang. Bai Juyi, the great poet of the Tang Dynasty, made history when he built the Baigong Dikw in Baisha Road. The Hang people commemorate his achievements and recorded it in his credit book. The embarkment was paved with white sand. The flowers on both sides are splendid and colourful. Jindai Bridge was formerly known as Bihan Bridge. It is said that the dragon boat entered the lake from the bridge when Kangxi travelled to the West Lake.