The island was naturally formed, but later enlarged artificially. In the 1980s and 1990s, Chinese pavilions and other traditional structures were built on the island. Currently it boasts two pavilions, some statues and a grove of trees.
The island provides a place for relaxation and beautiful vistas of both the lake and the campus. In years past, an annual boat race was held on Hujiachi, and the spectators, cheerleaders and judges would watch from the island.[1]
Essays by Zhejiang University alumni and other Hangzhou writers often mention this small but beautiful island.
Qiushi Academy (1897-1901) → Qiushi University (1901-1902) → Chekiang University (1902-1903) → Chekiang Higher Institutes (1903-1914) → (closure) → National Third Chungsan University (1927-1928) → National Chekiang University (1928-1950)→ Chekiang University (1950-1990) → Zhejiang University (current)
