Isle of the Hill of Solitude, Hangzhou has got its name from the high hill that stands in the middle of it. The hill is 38 meters or 125 ft in height. The tourist can enjoy the lovely scenery surrounding the hill from the top of the hill. If you want to reconnect with nature and feel Mother Nature close to you then you must visit this place. The Isle of the Hill of Solitude, Hangzhou is one of the most popular and frequently visited tourist attractions in Hangzhou. It is a natural island, about 900m from the bank and surrounded by water and is a good place to appreciate West Lake. Though the Hill is the lowest among all the hills in the West Lake, it is the biggest island in the West Lake.
In the Isle of the Hill of Solitude, you will find the following buildings scattered nearby over an area of 50 acres. The buildings you can see near by include the Sun-Yat-sen Park or the Zhongshan Gongyuan, which is the Provincial Museum, the provincial library, and the headquarters of the Society of Punch Cutters (Xiling Yinshe). This building was founded in the year 1903. The Provincial Museum keeps a record of the history of the town and has an expansive art collection. Visit this museum to understand and delve into the past of this vibrant town.
While you visit the Isle of the Hill of Solitude, Hanghzhou, you can also see the various calligraphies and paintings exhibited in the buildings of the Xiling Society. The best amongst them is the oldest stone tablet in Zhejiang province, the Sanlao Stele (Sanlao Bei) dating from the Eastern Han period (25-220) and rediscovered in the year 1852. The city's best, busiest and most fun restaurant, Louwailou, is situated on the island. It is a great place to visit and a really fun experience.
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