The lake is not that big so I decide to rent a bicycle to go around it. Wise choice. I had an early start because I couldn't book a bike and wanted to make sure I would get one from the hostel as it is much cheaper than in town. Around the lake there is a wide collection of Pagodas, temples and gardens. And views are so lovely that they are considered as the definition of classical beauty in China. The lake dates back from the 8th century, all of it is man-made even the island in the middle. Two famous poets, Baidi (9th century) and Sudi (11th century) added their touch to the making of the lake by added two causeways. They are very nice to cycle on, they are lined with willows and plums trees and feature many rainbow bridges.
In the morning I had the pass almost for myself but as the day went on there was more and more tourist
. Not too many to be annoying though. Just the right amount to make it lively and interesting. I had a great day even if I have managed to catch a cold. For some reason I get a cold the only day when it’s almost warm. Silly me.
Le lac n’est pas si grand que ça mais j’ai quand même loué un vélo pour en faire le tour. Et j’ai bien fait. Du coup, j’ai commencé de bonne heure car je ne pouvais pas réserver le vélo alors j’ai voulu m’assurer d’y être assez tôt. Je voulais avoir un vélo de l’auberge car c’est bien moins cher que ceux en ville et bien plus pratique. Autour du lac il y a une pléthore de pagodes, temples et jardins. La vue est si agréable qu’elle est considérée comme un classique de la beauté en Chine. Le lac a été fait au 8ème siècle, et oui il n’est pas naturel, même les îles au milieu sont artificielles. Deux poètes connus ont apposé leurs marques, Baidi (9ème siècle) et Sudi (11ème siècle), en construisant deux chemins. Ces deux chemins sont très agréables à pédaler du fait qu’ils sont interdits aux voitures et surtout parce qu’ils sont bordés de saules-pleureurs et de pruniers et qu’il y a plusieurs ponts en arc-en-ciel tout le long.
Le matin j’avais presque les chemins pour moi mais au fur et à mesure que la journée avançait il y avait de plus en plus de monde. Bon ce n’était pas si pire que ça. Il y avait juste le bon nombre de touristes pour rendre le tour du lac très vivant et intéressant. Je me suis vraiment régalée mais pour une raison quelconque j’ai attrapé un rhume. Le seul jour où il ne fait pas un froid de canard j’attrape froid, va comprendre….
UNESCO - west lake cultural landscape of Hangzhou
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