West Lake Spirits DVD

West Lake Spirits -20 Television Serials
Language: Chinese, Chinese / English subtitles
Published by Zhejiang Audio-Visual Publishing House, 2005
Media: 2 DVD-9 discs
Regional code Setting: All
Audio: 5.1 surround, Dolby digital, Mandarin Chinese narration Video: MPEG-2, Chinese, Chinese-English subtitles
Running time: 300 minutes
ISBN: 7883998358
ISRC: CNE130531500
 
The historical and culture value of West Lake--a famous freshwater lake located in central Hangzhou city, one of the ancient Chinese capitals, in Zhejiang province of eastern China-- is explored for the first time through television media. This artistic series features 20 scenes of both natural and man-made sites, displaying the scenic charm of West Lake, the incarnation of the legendary ancient beauty Xi Shi, with romantic poets, letters, monks, national heroes and heroines.

Comparing West Lake to Xi Shi
Whether in rich or subtle makeup, she's always charming.

Ten Scenes of West Lake

There are ten best-known scenic spots on West Lake that were proclaimed the top 10 sites, in 1699 by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) on his second tour to Hangzhou. They are:
 
Melting Snow on the Broken Bridge
Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake
Lotus in the Breeze at Crooked Courtyard
Twin Peaks Piercing Clouds
Spring Dawn at Su Causeway
Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor
Evening Bell at Nanping Hill
Sunset Glow at Leifeng Pagoda
Orioles singing in the willows
 
Ten New Scenes of the West Lake

Due to rapid change in both landscape and culture in the last two decades, West Lake aficionados have selected "Ten New Scenes of the West Lake" as follows:
 
Precious Stone Hill Floating in Rosy Clouds
Yellow Dragon Cave Dressed in Green
Sweet Osmanthus Rain at Manjuelong Village
Dream-like Tiger Spring
Nine Creeks in Misty Forest
Asking Tea at Dragon Well
Bamboo-Lined Path at Yunqi
Flying Clouds over Jade Emperor Hill
Heavenly Wind over Wu Hill
Ruan Islet Submerged in Greenery

商品名称：西湖情韵（二十集电视系列片）
介质：DVD
碟数：2
出版社：浙江音像出版社，2005
ISBN：7883998358
ISRC：CN-E13-05-315-00/V��J9
 
二十集大型系列文化专题片将镜头聚焦在西湖的自然风光、人文景观上，第一次以电视的方式，系统地将西湖文化做了全景的展示。这是一部电视艺术片，也是西湖文化的导读，让我们一起来传扬历史文化吧。