Chapter 344: The 181st Photo: Returning to Sell Fish_3
Speaking of this place, it has an impressive history. A few years ago, during an international summit, this was designated as the residence for friends from various countries, which is why it was built to a very high standard. Moreover, to promote our traditional culture, virtually all the architecture here is of traditional and classical design, with furnishings and utensils also styled in classical fashion.
Today, only a section of this area is open to the public, and, of course, the cost of staying here is outrageously high.
When Lin Yang and his friends arrived, it was naturally arranged by Wang Feng in advance. They rented two rooms here. The environment is especially pleasant, and just out the back door is West Lake.
After settling in, they stepped into the backyard, where the crisp West Lake breeze met them head-on. Before them lay rippling waters under a shimmering view, with the brightly lit modern Hang City on the distant shore.
On the other side of the waterline lay a series of undulating hills, atop which stood several ancient pagodas gleaming with lights.
Yue’er, looking at the rippling lake, pointed at the towers: "What are those places? They look ancient and quaint, probably historical landmarks, right?"
Lin Yang, after orienting himself, though it was his first visit to Hang City and West Lake, was able to identify the buildings easily with his intellect and some prior research. When he saw the actual landscapes, it wasn’t hard to match them to his knowledge.
He pointed and said, "That one should be Chenghuang Pavilion, the highest place in West Lake. This one here is Baoshu Tower, also very famous, situated atop Hama Peak. It’s said to be the most famous vantage point for viewing West Lake in Hang City. As for the last one, it is also very famous; it’s called Leifeng Tower."
Li Xiaopeng’s eyes lit up upon hearing this name: "Leifeng Tower? Is that the one that suppressed the White Snake?"