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Built in 1552, it is the oldest island in Hangzhou. There is an inscription by the Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong.
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An island made by piling dirt dredged from the lake 200 years ago. At night (summer), entertainment activities take place in the garden on the island.
平湖秋月 Pínghúqiūyuè
A traditional place to see the full moon reflected in the water.
苏堤春晓 Sūdīchūnxiǎo
Almost 3 km long, the Su causeway dates from the year 1189 and has a bunch of willows and peach trees. It is long north-south causeway that starts by the Shangri-La on Beishan Road and goes all the way down to Nanshan Road.
Where Lou Wai Lou restaurant is located, this is the only natural island on the lake. At least three emperors constructed palaces are here. Besides an expensive restaurant, the popular area is the home of the Xiling Seal-Engravers' Society, and the seals, calligraphy, engraving-masters, and relics that go along with it.
Lesser Yingzhou Isle, 三潭映月 Sāntányìngyuè
Built in the early 1600s, this is the largest island on the lake. When there is a full moon, candles inside the pagodas are lit, and in the candle light it appears as though you see the moonlight (if you are romantic enough to see it), hence the name.
雷峰夕照 Léifēngxīzhào
The pagoda (see below for full description) is lit up at night. It is best viewed from across the lake, for example from the spot indicated here.