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
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.