The Su Promenade connects the northern shore of West Lake with the southern shore on the western side. It is 2.979 km long, 40–50 m wide, and crosses the lake via six stone bridges. It is named after Su Dongpo, who served as the governor of Hangzhou during the Song Dynasty and was also a famous poet of his time. He found the water depth at that time to be too shallow and, fearing that the lake would dry up. So he initiated the deepening of the lake bed. With the government’s approval, he raised the funds needed for the work by selling 200 Buddhist scriptures. In appreciation of his work, the promenade was named after him. The path is lined with willow and apricot trees. As the seasons change, the diversity of nature provides a constant theme for photography. The causeway is also a popular spot for couples and cyclists.
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February, 2018