West Lake at dusk, bathed in evening light

West Lake—an extraordinary masterpiece shaped by the harmony of humanity and nature—has retained its unique layout of “mountains on three sides, the city on one” for over a thousand years. As the Song dynasty poet Su Shi once wrote, “If I compare West Lake to Xi Shi, it is charming whether lightly or richly adorned.” That single word—charming—captures the timeless beauty and enduring appeal of West Lake.

West Lake at dusk, bathed in evening light

West Lake—an extraordinary masterpiece shaped by the harmony of humanity and nature—has retained its unique layout of “mountains on three sides, the city on one” for over a thousand years. As the Song dynasty poet Su Shi once wrote, “If I compare West Lake to Xi Shi, it is charming whether lightly or richly adorned.” That single word—charming—captures the timeless beauty and enduring appeal of West Lake.

Visitors viewing A Century of Hangzhou Through Foreign Eyes along the Grand Canal in Hangzhou

The exhibition showcases more than 80 rare photographs spanning over a hundred years. Using a unique “time-space overlap” technique, the images capture historical moments from Hangzhou—the World Heritage City. The exhibition runs through July 31 and will tour several cultural heritage sites, including Gongchen Bridge Canal Cultural Plaza, the Deer Garden at the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins, and Wansong Academy in the West Lake scenic area. Many of these rare images are being publicly exhibited together for the first time.

Visitors viewing A Century of Hangzhou Through Foreign Eyes along the Grand Canal in Hangzhou

The exhibition showcases more than 80 rare photographs spanning over a hundred years. Using a unique “time-space overlap” technique, the images capture historical moments from Hangzhou—the World Heritage City. The exhibition runs through July 31 and will tour several cultural heritage sites, including Gongchen Bridge Canal Cultural Plaza, the Deer Garden at the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins, and Wansong Academy in the West Lake scenic area. Many of these rare images are being publicly exhibited together for the first time.

Chinese and international guests at the Grand Canal, Hangzhou

The Grand Canal, the first in China to traverse mountainous terrain, has long played a pivotal role in national integration—politically, economically, and culturally. Today, it remains one of the most influential waterways in the world, a landmark achievement in the history of global canals.

International students with hand-painted fans near Gongchen Bridge, Hangzhou.

The Grand Canal, the first in China to traverse mountainous terrain, has long played a pivotal role in national integration—politically, economically, and culturally. Today, it remains one of the most influential waterways in the world, a landmark achievement in the history of global canals.

A stroll across Gongchen Bridge on the Grand Canal in Hangzhou

The Grand Canal, the first in China to traverse mountainous terrain, has long played a pivotal role in national integration—politically, economically, and culturally. Today, it remains one of the most influential waterways in the world, a landmark achievement in the history of global canals.

A stroll across Gongchen Bridge on the Grand Canal in Hangzhou

The Grand Canal, the first in China to traverse mountainous terrain, has long played a pivotal role in national integration—politically, economically, and culturally. Today, it remains one of the most influential waterways in the world, a landmark achievement in the history of global canals.

A view of the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang

The Liangzhu culture serves as compelling evidence of over 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. The core of this culture lies at the Liangzhu archaeological site in Hangzhou. The site was first discovered in 1936. On July 6, 2019, the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins were officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

A view of the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang

The Liangzhu culture serves as compelling evidence of over 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. The core of this culture lies at the Liangzhu archaeological site in Hangzhou. The site was first discovered in 1936. On July 6, 2019, the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins were officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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浙江杭州：三大世界遗产“美美与共”

近日，杭州西湖景区夜间一景。西湖，这一人与自然共同创造的杰作，其“三面云山一面城”的城湖格局历经千年依旧保存完好。正如苏轼所言，“欲把西湖比西子，淡妆浓抹总相宜”，一个“宜”字，道出了西湖的无尽魅力。 

近日，杭州西湖景区夜间一景。西湖，这一人与自然共同创造的杰作，其“三面云山一面城”的城湖格局历经千年依旧保存完好。正如苏轼所言，“欲把西湖比西子，淡妆浓抹总相宜”，一个“宜”字，道出了西湖的无尽魅力。 

近日，中外游客在中国大运河（杭州段）观看“外国人眼中的百年杭州摄影展”。该展览共展出80余幅跨越百余年的珍贵影像，以独特的“时空重叠”手法，定格“世遗之城”杭州的历史瞬间。展览将持续至7月31日，将在杭州拱宸桥运河文化广场、良渚古城遗址鹿苑、西湖景区万松书院等遗产地进行巡展，部分珍贵照片系首次集中公开展出。

近日，游客在中国大运河（杭州段）观看“外国人眼中的百年杭州摄影展”。该展览共展出80余幅跨越百余年的珍贵影像，以独特的“时空重叠”手法，定格“世遗之城”杭州的历史瞬间。展览将持续至7月31日，将在杭州拱宸桥运河文化广场、良渚古城遗址鹿苑、西湖景区万松书院等遗产地进行巡展，部分珍贵照片系首次集中公开展出。

近日，中外游客在中国大运河（杭州段）合影。大运河是中国第一条实现“穿山越岭”的运河，在统一政治、融通经济、便利交通、文化交流等方面发挥着重要作用，是全球最具影响力的水道之一，更是世界运河史上的里程碑。

近日，浙江杭州，外国青年在中国大运河拱宸桥旁与自己绘制的扇面合影留念。大运河是中国第一条实现“穿山越岭”的运河，在统一政治、融通经济、便利交通、文化交流等方面发挥着重要作用，是全球最具影响力的水道之一，更是世界运河史上的里程碑。

近日，中外游客走进中国大运河（杭州段）的拱宸桥。大运河是中国第一条实现“穿山越岭”的运河，在统一政治、融通经济、便利交通、文化交流等方面发挥着重要作用，是全球最具影响力的水道之一，更是世界运河史上的里程碑。

近日，中外游客走进中国大运河（杭州段）的拱宸桥。大运河是中国第一条实现“穿山越岭”的运河，在统一政治、融通经济、便利交通、文化交流等方面发挥着重要作用，是全球最具影响力的水道之一，更是世界运河史上的里程碑。 

近日，浙江杭州良渚古城遗址公园一景。良渚文化是中国五千多年文明史的重要见证。位于杭州的良渚遗址是良渚文化的核心遗址。良渚遗址，1936年首次被发现。2019年7月6日，良渚古城遗址成功列入《世界遗产名录》。

近日，浙江杭州良渚古城遗址公园一景。良渚文化是中国五千多年文明史的重要见证。位于杭州的良渚遗址是良渚文化的核心遗址。良渚遗址，1936年首次被发现。2019年7月6日，良渚古城遗址成功列入《世界遗产名录》。