The Qingshan Tower outside the mountain, the West Lake singing and dancing. ——Lin Sheng's "Inscription on Lin'an Residence"
I couldn't leave Hangzhou, but half of it was this lake. ——Bai Juyi's "Spring Title on the Lake"
My favorite lake is not enough eastward, with white sand embankments in the shade of green poplars. ——Bai Juyi's "Spring Tour at Qiantang Lake"
If you want to compare the West Lake to the West, it is always appropriate to put on light makeup and heavy makeup. ——Su Shi "Drinking on the Lake at First Sunny and Later Rain"
After all, in June, the scenery of West Lake is different from that of the four seasons. ——Yang Wanli "Sent Off to Lin Zifang at Dawn from Jingci Temple"
When I recall the south of the Yangtze River, Hangzhou is the one I most recall. Looking for osmanthus seeds in the middle of the moon in the mountain temple, watching the tide on the pillow in the county pavilion.
When will we visit again? ——Bai Juyi's "Reminiscences of Jiangnan"