They took a boat ride and enjoyed the lake and mountain views.
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history
From Wu Zimu's 《梦梁录·五代人物》 (Southern Song): "杭城湖光山色之秀，锺为人物" — Hangzhou's lake-and-mountain beauty concentrates into fine people. The phrase has been linked to West Lake ever since.
culture
Strongly associated with classical Chinese scenic ideals — West Lake, Taihu, Qiandao Lake. Often appears in travel writing and tourist copy.
