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A cup of the best Longjing green tea by Hangzhou's scenic West Lake epitomizes a classic Chinese experience. Surrounding the lake are attractions such as Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake and Lotus in the Breeze at Crooked Courtyard. Over the centuries, West Lake has been a source of inspiration for Chinese intellectuals and artists such as Su Dongpo. Su compared the beauty of West Lake to a beautiful woman in light and heavy makeup. The image of the West Lake as a beautiful woman is a common theme in Chinese poetry.