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West Lake Cultural Landscape (UNESCO)

World Heritage site·Hangzhou, Zhejiang

Inscribed 2011

About West Lake Cultural Landscape (UNESCO)

UNESCO’s listing covers West Lake and the hills on three of its sides, with temples, pagodas, pavilions, gardens, ornamental trees, causeways and artificial islands.

Why it's on our list

  • UNESCO 2011
  • Causeways and pagodas

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with West Lake Cultural Landscape (UNESCO) before you go.

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