The Stele Forest in Hangzhou

The Stele Forest in Hangzhou elegantly expresses the classical style of Chinese calligraphy and sculpture. The Stele Forest is composed of the main architecture, Da Cheng Palace, the stele pavilions and the stele corridors with the stone steles of Emperors' calligraphy, the local documents, the masters' calligraphy, the epitaphs, etc. from the Tang dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty.

All the stone steles are of high artistic value and the invaluably precious pieces include the stele of the earliest astrological graph in the world, the sculptures of sixteen Luo Hans, which mean those who subdue or attain victory over foes, etc. Guests will also appreciate the elegant calligraphy of the literature maestros from the ancient dynasties in the joyful Hangzhou travel.

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