Monthly Archives: December 2011

Entrance to Zhongshan Park 中山 in Hangzhou 杭州

Hangzhou Zhongshan Park 中山公园

There is no shortage of sights to see here in Hangzhou, in particular, the West Lake area. The West Lake itself is already pleasant enough but there are also a…

Marker at the Tomb of Qiu Jin 秋瑾

Qiu Jin’s Tomb 秋瑾墓

The Xiling Bridge 西陵桥 in the scenic West Lake 西湖 seems to be a popular place to be buried. On one end of of the bridge the famous poet Su…

Su Xiaoxiao's Tomb 苏小小墓 Beside the Xiling Bridge 西陵桥

Su Xiaoxiao’s Tomb 苏小小墓

I find it amusing how tombs seem to be scattered in Hangzhou for some reason. The tomb of Wu Song was put along the side of a busy street, not…

Tomb of Wu Song 武松墓

Wu Song’s Tomb 武松墓

Hangzhou seems to be a common final resting ground for well known historical figures. Not surprising, since the view is really great here and it could be well worth retiring…