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Often referred to as the most attractive destination in the West Lake Scenic Area affordable China tours, the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon is actually one of the 3 islands in the stunning lake. Including Lake-Heart Pavilion and Ruangong Mound, it covers an area of 7 square kilometers, 60% of which is actually covered by water. The Three Pools Mirroring the Moon features “the island in the lake” and “the lake on the island”. The various architectures are absolutely impressive to behold. Walking in from the North Port, visitors can see the beautiful Ancient Saint Hall and Nine-Curve Bridge. On the bridge are 4 dazzling pavilions, namely Opening-Net Pavilion, Tingting Pavilion, and the Kangxi Imperial Stele Pavilion, all idyllic places for visitors to take memorable photos to remember their trip to China by.

Surrounded by causeways, the Three Pools Mirroring top 10 China tours the Moon is mainly composed of 2 attractions: Yingzhou, and 3 stone towers. Yingzhou is the biggest island in the West Lake and was initially established by the Qiantang County magistrate, Nie Xintang, in the Wanli Period of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It was then enlarged in the Qing Dynasty (1616-1911) with causeways and winding bridges in the north and south. Walking into Yingzhou with all of its dreamlike vistas, visitors will feel as if they are wandering in a fairytale land. Many trees and flowers are planted on the island and flourish unceasingly throughout the year, including willows, lotuses, red maples, and cotton roses.

As for the 3 famous flask-shaped stone towers, legend goes that they were built in the deepest part of the West Lake after Su Shi (the famous poet and magistrate of Hangzhou in the Northe Song Dynasty) dredged the waterway. All the towers are just 2 feet above the water level, and their top and body parts are in the shape of a gourd and a ball respectively. There is also a round hole in each tower. Visitors can appreciate the moonlight shining through the 3 holes of the towers on a clear night; this phenomenon is most incredible to experience during the Mid-Autumn Festival and is where the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon got its name.

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