这十件事，杭州胜于上海（组图）

杭州乃南宋王朝都城，坐落于中国最大城市上海之西南不到180公里，也因此常被称为上海的后花园。 但别以为这只是中国又一个城市中心。G20峰会的举办地杭州曾被马可波罗誉为“世界上最精致美妙的城市”。如今，这一名号虽有待商榷，杭州依然是中国最具活力的城市之一。即使是最骄傲的上海人也不得不承认，杭州这个备受喜爱的周末度假地，在有些方面要胜于上海。

CNN近日评选出了“杭州比上海做得好的十件事”，仅当做杭州入门指南吧。

1. Lake living
湖畔生活

As you gaze upon Hangzhou's West Lake and its surrounding lush hillsides, you'll understand immediately why it's been a great source of inspiration for artists, poets and philosophers throughout Chinese history.
当你凝望杭州西湖及其周围的青翠山坡，就会立刻明白杭州为什么能成为中国历史上无数艺术家、诗人与哲学家的灵感源泉。

The mountain-fringed West Lake grounds are speckled with pagodas, pavilions, temples and gardens.
青山环绕的西湖一带，散落着宝塔、楼阁、寺庙和园林。

The entire site covers more than 12,000 acres and there are numerous paths around the lake.
西湖地区总面积超过12000英亩，湖周边还有无数道路纵横交通。

A favorite starting point is Beishan Road, off which you'll see large patches of lotus blooms and leaves that seemingly stretch to the horizon.
北山路是个不错的起点，从那里出发，可以看见大片荷花与莲叶，似乎一直延伸到天际。

On the other side of the road are historic mansions and villas.
路的另一头则是有历史意义的宅邸和别墅。

To best experience the lake's charms, hike up to the hills in the early morning or at sunset.
于清晨或日落时分登上山峰，最能领略西湖的魅力。