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A visit to the West Lake in Hangzhou, the 19th Asian Games' host city, is a must for any traveler. Add to that a cup of the best Longjing green tea by the lakeside, and you'll enjoy a classic Chinese experience. Over the centuries, the West Lake has been a source of inspiration for intellectuals and artists such as Su Dongpo. Su likened the lake to a beautiful woman in light and heavy makeup. CGTN's Wang Mangmang introduces us to the historical facets that made poets like Su Dongpo wax lyrical about the West Lake.