Hangzhou is a historic and cultural city of China boasting many stories of celebrities, past and present, who influenced and inspired some typical places of interest with the their footprint. Two celebrated examples of this, were Bai Juyi and Su Dongpo, both of who were the builders of Su Causeway and Bai Causeway.
Among the world’s best rated lakes, Hangzhou’s wondrous West lake cannot be rivaled. The real attraction of West Lake, however, lies not on the surface, but in its abundant wealth of legend, myth, and enigma accumulated over various dynasties. Throughout China, there is no other lake which has caught the imagination of so many poets, scholars, painters, sculptors, calligraphers and even emperors over so long a time. Blessed with enchanting natural scenery and an enduring cultural legacy immortalized by a multitude of poems, calligraphy masterpieces, paintings and sculptures, West Lake’s boundless charm is not only a visual spectacle, but also an experience felt by the heart.
Possessing thousands of years of rich and distinctive history, Hangzhou has passed down, from generation to generation, a unique and unrivaled tradition. Today, in modern Hangzhou, there are a multitude of diverse traditional activities popularized in the folk community which are highly valued and also practiced by local people. Highly romanticized within folklore, , this romantic and poetic area is noted for its stories of unrequited love and tragedy, made famous by the love stories of Lady White Snake and Butterfly Lovers, and the legendary stories of Monk Ji Gong. These stories help make Hangzhou what it is today, A city infused with ancient and unforgettable traditions all recorded and romanticized within folklore.