Unit-13-人間天堂——杭州

1、英語筆譯實(shí)務(wù)（二級(jí)）人間天堂杭州杭州是一座悠久歷史的文化名城?！傲间疚幕边z址即可證明，在4000多年前，這里已有人類繁衍生息。五代時(shí)的吳越國和南宋均曾在此建都，歷時(shí)237年。現(xiàn)今的杭州，轄市內(nèi)8個(gè)區(qū)，3個(gè)市和2個(gè)縣。杭州素以風(fēng)景秀麗著稱。700年前，意大利旅行家馬可·波羅曾稱譽(yù)它是“世界上最美麗華貴之城”。境內(nèi)西湖如明鏡，千峰凝翠，洞壑幽深，風(fēng)光綺麗。湖上有彩帶似的的蘇堤、白堤飄落其上。三潭映月、湖心亭、阮公墩三個(gè)小島鼎立湖中。岳廟、西嶺印社、曲院風(fēng)荷、平湖秋月、花港觀魚、柳浪聞鶯等風(fēng)景點(diǎn)，均在湖之周圍。環(huán)湖聳立的山峰，千姿百態(tài)。山上多巖洞，如玉乳洞、紫來洞、黃龍洞、紫云洞，石屋洞

2、、水樂洞、煙霞洞等，洞內(nèi)景色優(yōu)美，且多古代石刻；山間多泉，以虎跑、龍井、玉泉為佳，九溪十八澗則以“叮叮咚咚水，彎彎曲曲路著稱”。此外，還有靈隱寺、六和塔、保俶塔、凈慈寺、韜光、云棲等名勝古跡。市屬3市2縣境內(nèi)，北有超山，西有天目山。溯錢塘江而上，有富陽鸛山，桐廬瑤琳仙境、桐君山嚴(yán)子陵釣臺(tái)，建德靈棲三洞，新安江“三島湖”等名勝，形成一個(gè)以西湖為中心的廣闊旅游區(qū)。改革開放以來，杭州經(jīng)濟(jì)飛速發(fā)展，商業(yè)繁榮，金融保險(xiǎn)業(yè)發(fā)達(dá)，國內(nèi)生產(chǎn)總值連續(xù)十一年保持兩位數(shù)增長，經(jīng)濟(jì)總量列全國省位城市第二。至2001年，杭州市人均國內(nèi)生產(chǎn)總值達(dá)2.5萬元，約3000美元，城鄉(xiāng)居民儲(chǔ)蓄存款余額達(dá)2622億元，市區(qū)居民可支

3、配收入10896元，人均消費(fèi)性支出8968元。杭州對(duì)外開放程度不斷提高，至2001年底，杭州市外商總投資累計(jì)達(dá)115美元，投資領(lǐng)域涉及工業(yè)、農(nóng)業(yè)、地產(chǎn)基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施等60個(gè)行業(yè)，世界500強(qiáng)有37家落戶杭州，投資商遍及全世界各大洲76個(gè)國家和地區(qū)。四季變幻難畫難詩杭州的春天，淡妝濃抹，無不相宜；夏日荷香陣陣，沁人心脾；秋天桂枝飄香，菊花斗艷；冬日瓊裝玉琢，俏麗媚人。西湖以變幻多姿的風(fēng)韻，令人心曠神怡。兩江一湖別具風(fēng)光郁郁蔥蔥的峰嶺之間，一條碧澄的玉帶逶迤而過，這是美麗的富春江。溯源而西，便是有中國“第二漓江”之稱的新安江，盡頭處，有浩瀚的“千島湖”。人們來到這里，無異于后回到了大自然的懷抱，能充分享

4、受淳樸的自然靈氣。美的山水美的藝術(shù)美的山水孕育著美的心靈，美的心靈創(chuàng)造出美的藝術(shù)。歷來的大詩人、大文學(xué)家、大藝術(shù)家，都在杭州留下了不朽的篇章。杭州的民間藝術(shù)更是異彩紛呈，引人矚目。賓館舒適名菜可口杭州的賓館，設(shè)備新穎，服務(wù)周到。西湖名菜有南宋風(fēng)味，載譽(yù)已久，其特點(diǎn)是用鮮活材料制成，保持原汁原味，美味可口。Hangzhou Paradise on EarthHangzhou has long been known as a famous cultural city. The ancient Liangzhu Culture ruins were found in what is now Hang

5、zhou. These archeological ruins date back to 2000 B. C. when our ancestors already lived and mulitiplied here. Hangzhou also served as an imperial capital for 237 years first as the capital of the State of Wuyue during the Five Dynasties Period, and again as the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty.

6、 Now Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province with eight urban districts, three county-level cities and two counties under its jurisdiction.Hangzhou has a reputation for its scenic beauty. About 700 years ago, Marco Polo, perhaps the most celebrated Italian traveler, called it “the finest and mo

7、st magnificent city in the world”.Hangzhous West Lake is like a mirror, embellished all round with green hills and deep caves of enchanting beauty. The Su Causeway which runs from north to south and the Bai Causeway which runs from east ot west look like two colored ribbons floating on the water. Th

8、e three islets named “Thee Pools Mirroring the Moon”, “Mid-lake Pavillion” and “Ruangong Mound” stand in the lake, adding much charm to the scene. Famous beauty spots around West Lake include Yue Fei Temple, Xiling Sea-Engraving Society, Breeze-Ruffled Lotous at Quyuan Garden, Autumn Moon Over the C

9、alm Lake, and several parks like “Viewing Fish at the Flower Pond” and “ Orioles Singing in the Willows”.Hill peaks tower around the lake and amaze the visitor with the ever-changing aspects of their beauty. Scattered in the adjacent hills are scenic caves and caverns, such as Jade-Milk Cave, Purple

10、 Cloud Cave, Stone House Cave, Water Music Cave and Rosy Cloud Cave, most of which have many stone sculptures carved on their walls. Also among the hills one finds springs everywhere, perhaps best represented by Tiger Spring, Dragon Well Spring and Jade Spring. The place called Nine Creeks and Eight

11、een Gullies is well known for its twisting paths and murmuring streams. Other scenic sites of historical interest include the Monastery of the Souls Retreat, Pagoda of Six Harmonies, Baochu Pagoda, Monastery of Pure Benevolence, Taoguan Temple and a scenic path known as Bamboo-lined Path at Yunxi.Th

12、e beauty spot in the vicinity of Hangzhou from a vast area for tourists with West Lake at its center. To the north of Hangzhou stands Chaoshan Hill, and the west Mount Tianmu. Going up the Qiantang River one finds oneself at Stork Hill near the Terrace where Yan Ziling, a hermit of the Eastern Han D

13、ynasty, loved to go fishing by the Fuchun River in Fuyang City. Nearby are the Yaolin Wonderland in Tonglu County, Tongjun Hill and the three Lingqi Caves in Jiande City, and finally the Thousand-Islet Lake at the source of the Xinanjiang River.Since the implementation of the policy of reform and op

14、ening to the outside world, Hangzhou has witnessed rapid economic development. With highly developed financial and insurance sectors, Hangzhou is veritably bursting with commercial activities. Its GDP has maintained a two-digit growth rate for eleven years straight and its aggregate economic strengt

15、h now stands second among Chinas provincial capitals. In 2001, the citys per capita GDP reached 25,000 yuan. Meanwhile, the urban and rural deposits in savings accounts have reached 262.2 billion yuan. The urban residents have a disposable income of 10,896 yuan and each of them spends 8,968 yuan a y

16、ear.Hangzhou has opened its door wider and wider to the outside world. By the end of 2001, foreign business people had made a total investment of US $11.5 billion in 60 economic fields, including industry, agriculture, real estate and urban infrastructure development. Thirty-seven of the worlds 500

17、top enterprises have made investment in Hangzhou. Foreign business people come from 76 countries and regions throughout the world.Ever-changing and Indescribable BeautySunny or rainy, Hangzhou looks its best in spring. In summer, lotus flowers bloom. Their fragrance brings joy to ones soul and refre

18、shes the mind. Autumn brings with it the sweet scent of osmanthus flowers along with chrysanthemums in full bloom. In winter, the wintry snow scenes can be likened to an exquisite jade carving. West Lakes beauty is ever changing but never fails to entice and entrance.Two River and One Lake Are Uniqu

19、ely BeautifulAbove the Qiangtang River, the picturesque Fuchun River stretches itself through the green and luxuriant hills and is said to resemble a clear jade ribbon. Traveling up the Fuchun River, one may trace its source to the Xinanjing River, renowned as second only to the famous Lijiang River in Guilin of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It completes its journey in the vast expanse of the Tousand-Islet Lake. In scenic spots like these, one return to the arm of Nature, enjoying fresh air and natural beauty.Beautiful Scenery and Exquisite ArtHangzhous beauty has cult