Spring Dawn at Su Causeway

Su Causeway is as long as three kilometers. It was built of the dredges of West Lake when Su Dongpo, Northern Song Dynasty poet, organized a large-scale dredging of the lake during his term as the city's governor. Therefore, it was named as “Su Causeway”.

Walking along the causeway in spring, you will see the willows tossing among blooming peach flowers. There are six bridges along the Su Causeway offering different views. Especially after a spring rain, you may stand on the causeway and feast your eyes on the lake far and near through the willow branches.Distant view is covered by the light foggy, grow more charming. This scene was named as “Six Bridges in Misty Willows”. With this special scene, the causeway and its bridge becomes a very popular attraction.

Publishes at : 07-08-06 23:28

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