Once an imperial park in the Southern Song Dynasty,
Orioles Singing in the Willows is off the Southeast bank of the West
Lake. The park was so named after the pier (Liulang Pier) and the
bridge (Liulang Bridge).
Orioles Singing in the Willows was recognized as one of the Ten
Views of the West Lake in the Southern Song Dynasty, but began to
be neglected from the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) on. The park came
back to life again 1950s by a series of refurbishing projects. Today,
the park covers an area of 21 hectares, with luxuriant trees surviving
the past dynasties along the winding bank. Vast lawns stretch, flowers
are bright, pavilions reveal their ancient romantic style, birds
flap by and grasses show their best greens.
The park is an ideal place for large-scale recreation and entertainment
programs. The stretch of lawn with pavilions and flower terraces
attracts a lot of people every morning to do morning exercises.
Even in the evening, the landscape is impressive as well.
In recent years, the municipal government has appropriated funds
to the construction of laser springs and other facilities for the
night stroll in summer and fall. The Park is also the choice for
various ceremonies and holiday celebration, too.
Administrative Office: Hubin Administrative
Office of MBLCR Hangzhou
Add: No 11 Qianwangci Road, Nanshan Road Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Tel: 0086-571-87065684
Post Code: 310002
Transport: buses No.30, No.31, or No.12
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