天下第一秀水——千岛湖
青山隐隐水迢迢，秋尽江南草未凋”。江南美景，历来缠绵于文人墨客笔下。而今，又一处难画亦难诗的胜景翩然出镜，引来乐山乐水者诗画连绵。这处千娇百媚的胜景，便是浙江省淳安县境内的千岛湖。千岛湖镇是千岛湖旅游的集散、服务中心，也是浙西旅游重镇。它是一个非常有特色的小山城，镇上的建筑大多依山而建，傍水而筑。鳞次栉比的高楼、峰回路转的街市，若隐若现地镶嵌在凝翠吐绿的山峦层林之中，恰到好处地形成了独具一格的“一城山色半城湖”的迷离风光。
lake qiandaohu or thousand-islet lake, situated in chun'an county, hangzhou, zhejiang province, is a golden tourist line in the west of zhejiang. it is famous for the beautiful mountains over its banks and crystal-clear waters. there are many places of historic interest and scenic beauty along the river.lots of old houses were built along the river in this unique small mountainous town. people could appreciate the fascinating sceneries of the old town surrounded by the lakes.