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West Lake
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lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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West Lake is a scenic freshwater lake located in Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang Province. It has been celebrated in Chinese art, literature, and culture for centuries and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011 for its cultural landscape and historical significance.
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