¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ North Peak and South Peak used to be two most prosperous Buddhism sanctuaries in ancient times in the deep mountainous area around the West Lake. Each had its temple and pagoda on the top of the peak. In a day of spring or autumn when trees were in a mist, people boating on the lake could now and then have a view of the distant pinnacle of the pagoda on either of the two peaks. In the South Song Dynasty, the view of the peaks and their Buddhist monasteries became famous and found its way into the list of the Ten Scenic Spots. But from the Qing Dynasty on, the pagodas either collapsed into dereliction or were further destroyed by thunder and only the bases were left. The view of Two Peaks Kissing the Sky existed in name only. Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty decided to let the name stay in the top ten views of the West Lake after his lake tour. A stele and pavilion were erected at Hongchun Bridge on Lingyin Road to memorialize the view. That's how the ancient name of the two peaks kissing the sky remains today. Though the Buddhist monasteries are gone, the two peaks are really vantage spots for a panoramic view of the lake, especially in autumn. The south peak is beside westlake. Standing on the top, one can command a full view of the urban sprawl as well as the lake. The new look of the city and the eternal changeless lake tend to let all thoughts go through one's mind. Mao Zedong wrote a poem about the North Peak during his stay in Hangzhou decades ago. Now a stone tablet with his poem inscribed on it has been erected on the North Peak. Ascending along the winding path to the top, one can hear the breezes ruffling pine tree tops as if it is raining meanwhile mist rises from valleys and form into fog covering slopes. Administrative Office: Hangzhou Botanical Garden Add: No. 1 Taoyuanling, Hangzhou, China Tel: 0086-571-87961908 Fax: 0086-571-87977748 Post Code: 310013 Transport: No 7, No 27, No 28, No 15, No 507 buses

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