Original text:
The water of Shihu, with a long history, is a lake, ten miles wide and divided into five mountains, hence the name Shihu. Its water is clear and calm, fish jump and birds sing, just like a fairyland on earth.
On the shore of the lake, you can see pines and cypresses towering, lush and full of vitality. Beautiful scenery, complement each other, people in the meantime, relaxed and happy.
There is a stone bridge by the lake, towering above the lake. Visitors can stroll on the bridge and enjoy the lakes and mountains. Fish play under the bridge, lotus flowers bloom on the water, and red flowers and green leaves set each other off.
On the shore of Shihu Lake, there are many places of interest. There is an ancient temple called Shihu Temple, where incense is flourishing, ancient trees are towering and bells are melodious. Some poets write poems on the wall, and each sentence is powerful, depicting the beauty of Shihu Lake.
Every time the sun sets, the afterglow spreads all over the lake, and the golden waves are rippling and beautiful. Tourists go boating on the lake, or recite poems and paint pictures, or have a heart-to-heart talk over tea, and linger.
Translation:
The water in Shihu Lake has a long history, and it gathers into a lake, which is vast for miles. Because of the division of wuyue, it is called Shi Hu. The lake is crystal clear, the waves are calm and gentle, the fish jump and the birds sing, just like a fairyland on earth.
By the lake, you can see the vigorous pines and cypresses, towering into the sky, lush and full of vitality. Green mountains and green waters set each other off and make people feel relaxed and happy.
There is a towering stone bridge on the lake. Visitors can stroll on the bridge and enjoy the lakes and mountains. Fish play under the bridge, lotus flowers bloom on the water, and the beauty of red flowers and green leaves.
There are many places of interest near Shihu Lake. There is an ancient temple called Shihu Temple. The incense in the temple is thick, the ancient trees cover the sky and the bells are melodious. Some poets write poems on the wall, and each sentence describes the beautiful scenery of Shihu Lake.
Whenever the sun sets, the lake is covered with afterglow, and the golden waves are rippling and beautiful. Some tourists are boating on the lake, some are painting poems, and some are talking about tea.