Hangzhou, China

West Lake

West Lake, Hangzhou

West Lake is a freshwater lake in Hangzhou, shaped by centuries of dredging across the Tang and Song eras. Famous for its causeways, pagodas, and "Ten Scenes," it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for West Lake, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 30.24694, 120.14417

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