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After leaving the shore of West Lake (Xi Hu), I stroll along the streets of HangZhou and come to the entrance gateway of Xi Hu Tian Di (meaning world in West Lake). This development was built by a Hong Kong developer and it is a commercial development with shops and restaurants mingling comfortably into the West Lake scenery.
I am first attracted by the beautiful and colorful flowers. However, when I look closely at the entrance gateway, I see the HangZhou logo in the form of a Chinese character "Hang" (the abbreviated word for HangZhou Province). Moreover, the Chinese character has been designed as a logo with symbols of pagodas, towers and bridges - the typical Chinese architecture along the shores of West Lake. If you see more features than what I describe, please leave a comment to let me know.
The most amazing design feature of the entrance gateway is that when I move towards the central axis, I can catch a glimpse of the picturesque landscape behind the gateway. Do you feel that the circular window in the centre looks like a beautiful Chinese landscape painting with trees and a bridge? This is another example of the Chinese landscape design methodology in borrowing views and sceneries. I am totally astonished when I take this picture because I do not realize the real intention of the designer when I first arrive at the entrance gateway.
I am first attracted by the beautiful and colorful flowers. However, when I look closely at the entrance gateway, I see the HangZhou logo in the form of a Chinese character "Hang" (the abbreviated word for HangZhou Province). Moreover, the Chinese character has been designed as a logo with symbols of pagodas, towers and bridges - the typical Chinese architecture along the shores of West Lake. If you see more features than what I describe, please leave a comment to let me know.The most amazing design feature of the entrance gateway is that when I move towards the central axis, I can catch a glimpse of the picturesque landscape behind the gateway. Do you feel that the circular window in the centre looks like a beautiful Chinese landscape painting with trees and a bridge? This is another example of the Chinese landscape design methodology in borrowing views and sceneries. I am totally astonished when I take this picture because I do not realize the real intention of the designer when I first arrive at the entrance gateway. 
2 comments:
Real beautiful plants on the walls. Place looks very peaceful
Yes, it's a very peaceful place and the locals are relaxing themselves by the side of the Gold Cow Lake. I also locate a talented artist doing sketches by the side of the lake. Hope that peaceful feeling accompanies you when you leave my blog. See you again soon.
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