ตำนานเล่าขานของทะเลสาบซีหู (Xihu Lake)

The West Lake (Xihu Lake) is located in Hangzhou, China. There is a legend that tells the story of the immortal love between the white snake queen "Bai Suzhen" and the young scholar "Xiao Xian". This legend is widely known and has been made into many movies and stage plays. A white snake practiced asceticism until he could transform into a beautiful woman named Bai Suzhen. Bai Suzhen fell in love with the handsome scholar Xiao Xian at the West Lake. Their love was thwarted by the Chinese monk Fa Hai, who believed that the relationship between humans and demons was wrong. The Chinese monk Fa Hai used his power to imprison Bai Suzhen in the Leifeng Pagoda. Bai Suzhen's son practiced asceticism until he reached enlightenment and helped Bai Suzhen free from the pagoda. The legend of the White Snake Queen is known as a symbol of true love and loyalty. The West Lake is an important place in the legend and a beautiful scenic spot. The Leifeng Pagoda is a symbol of the obstruction of love and is a major tourist attraction. This legend also reflects the belief in sin and virtue and the struggle for love. 📍Important places related to the legend: - Broken Bridge: This is where Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian first met. - Leifeng Pagoda: This is where Bai Suzhen was imprisoned. - Jingci Temple: This is where the monk Jigong was ordained. - Yue Fei Temple: This is where the general Yue Fei is worshipped and the origin of the Youtiao legend. #TravelChina #TravelHangzhou #TouristAttractionsReview