Places held in image, memory, and landscape

Qian Kings Shrine

Within Orioles Singing in the Willows, the Qian Kings Shrine recalls the Wuyue rulers and their legacy of protecting Hangzhou and shaping West Lake.

Qian Kings Shrine — Dawn in the Shrine Courtyard
Qian Kings Shrine — Dawn in the Shrine Courtyard

Morning light centers the main gate of Qianwang Shrine beside West Lake, guarded by two stone lions and framed by drooping willows, carved railings, and the timber courtyard.