Title: The People's West Lake, Hangzhou. Panoramic tourist map by Chen Fei 53x77cm 1954 Description: ????? [The People's West Lake] ??——????????? [West Lake – A Recreation Paradise for the Working People] ?????? [Title: West Lake Map]. Pictorial map of West Lake, Hangzhou, illustrated by Chen Fei and published by Huanqiu Heji Picture Publishing House, Shanghai. First printing of the second edition, 10,000 copies. Issued in March 1954 on card stock. West Lake has been a renowned tourist destination since the Tang dynasty and became a cultural icon during the Song dynasty when Hangzhou was the imperial capital. It has inspired centuries of Chinese art and literature, and its landscape design has influenced gardens in China, Japan, and Korea. Celebrated as “a recreation paradise for the working people,” the map reflects early PRC ideals of cultural heritage. West Lake is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and appears on Chinese banknotes and passports. . ????? [Author: Chen Fei]. Published 1954. Vintage Chinese folding tourist bird's eye panoramic map. Size 53 x 77 cm | 21.0 x 30.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. This is a folding map. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: China, China + Fei Chen, China + Huanqiu Heji Picture Publishing House, China + Other cartographers, China + Other cartographers + Huanqiu Heji Picture Publishing House
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