West Lake - Little Paradise Island

(Local Name: Xiaoyingzhou) 7ha/17.5acres in area, Little Paradise Island (Xiaoyingzhou) was made in 1607 from mud dredged from the lake. It contains four ''mini-lakes'', linked by a zig-zag bridge, the Bridge of the Nine Arches (1727), and with lotus blossom and water lilies floating on their surface. The pavilions, terraces and plants combine to produce the magic atmosphere of West Lake.