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West Lake scenery in an ancient poem

The West Lake scenic area in Hangzhou is famous for its harmonious blend of natural beauty and human landscape. It has boasted of the essence of traditional Chinese garden design and enchanted countless visitors for centuries. As the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou approach, we present you a poem from the Song Dynasty poet Yang Wanli (1127-1206) describing the beautiful lake view in Hangzhou.

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