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West Lake

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Also known as Xi Hu, Xihu, Westlake, Hsi Hu, Wulin Lakes, Qiantang Lake, Si-hu, Sihu

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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Wikidata facts

Country
China
Located in
Hangzhou
Area
6.5
Location
Hangzhou
Image
West Lake - Hangzhou, China.jpg
Width
2.8
Length
3.2
Perimeter
15
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Commons category
West Lake
Commons gallery
West Lake
outflows
Grand Canal
basin country
China
described by source
Gujin Tushu Jicheng
native label
西湖
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Encyclopedic overview

Location

Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

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