Xihu Art + Nature pictures

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This oasis of spectacular natural beauty has inspired poets and artists with its sparkling water, misty mountains and traditional pagodas.

This iconic tower of Hangzhou rises proudly above the city as a prominent reminder of the region’s former ruling empires.

See a variety of native plants alongside ornate pavilions, stalls and a pretty lake as you meander through this green space in the city centre.