Yu Dafu · Hangzhou: Hangzhou

Author: Han Mo Lin
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: A half-century time gap has passed, and the ancient city has experienced changes. We can savor the charm of the ancient city amidst the flow of time. However, in just over a hundred pages, how can it carry the weight of thousands of years? We can only introduce a side of the ancient city; the rest awaits the readers to immerse themselves and explore it closely. The customs of Lin'an are luxurious throughout the four seasons, with endless opportunities for appreciation:
Spring: Viewing plum blossoms under the moon on Mount Gu, watching rapeseed flowers in Bagua Field, tasting new tea at Tiger Leap Spring, enjoying braised bamboo shoots at Xixi Pavilion, and watching the morning mountains from Baozhi Tower, admiring peach blossoms along Su Causeway.
Summer: Watching the new green on Su Causeway, discussing the moon at Three Lives Stone, seeking refuge from the heat in Feilai Cave, and gathering duckweed at Lake Heart Pavilion.
Autumn: Admiring osmanthus in Manjia Lane, gazing at the moon at Shengguo Temple, listening to the springs after rain in Shuile Cave, and enjoying the wind and waves at night on Liuhuo Tower.
Winter: Watching the snow-covered river and sky from Samao Peak, playing in the snow along Xixi Road, admiring the evening cooking from Zhenhai Tower after snowfall, and climbing Wu Mountain on New Year's Eve to view pine.