Erhai Lake (travel)

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Erhai Lake

Erhai Lake, the second highest lake in China. Dinanchi Lake is the first. The lake has historical fishing villages and temples. The lake is mostly filled with water and fish. Temples are located on islands. The islands are very small. Some Islands look exactly like the island from the Dragonball TV series. Temples are located all over the lake. Some temples that take up 3/4 of a island. People near the lake, use fishing and bikes to tour the area. The area size of the lake is 250 square kilometers. The lake is free to anyone who chooses to use it.

The smallest island in Erhai Lake is Little Putuo. There is a temple there. The temple is called Little Putuo Temple. The temple was built in the 15^th century. Climbing to the top of the temple will give you a bird’s eye view of the entire lake. You will see the lake's beautiful colors, and temples located on other islands.

The Golden Shuttle Island is also on Erhai Lake. Filled with 200 Bai households with people who choose to stay there. The households hold local food with a unique taste. You can visit the island today and walk around to eat the local food. You will need a few bucks of course. The locals will probably not want to give food away. In addition, there are caverns located on Golden Shuttle Island. One of them is called Jade Dragon Palace. The Jade Emperor use to stay there. The emperor is believed by some to be the strongest emperor in China. This information is based on Chinese folklore.  

Cai Villiage exists around Erhai Lake. The village use to be an old fishing village. The village mainly sells fish, but there are restaurants nearby for new tourists who have different pleasures. Cai Village is famous in Dali. The village has 100 guest houses and 20 restaurants. The number might not be impressive to some, but the village has been around for a long time. Many locals and tourist travel there. They love spending their time there.

Reference:

(2017). Erhai Lake, Dali. Retrieved from URL: http://wondersofyunnan.com/destinations/yunnan/popular-attractions/erhai-lake-dali. 

(2018). Erhai Lake. Retrieved from URL: https://www.chinahighlights.com/dali/attraction/the-scenery-of-erhai-lake.htm.

The Forbidden City (history)(travel)

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Forbidden City

Forbidden City, the last city of China's emperors. China had 24 emperors at that city. The city is considered by Chinese locals to be the heart of China. The city is colored in red, orange, light yellow, grey, and brown. The city was constructed back in 1420. Some people think it is the largest palace in the world. The palace started during the Ming Dynasty. The palace is very well preserved and is still stands. The palace holds hundreds of Chinese art and culture. It is the perfect place for the capital of China. However, the government of China decided to not make Forbidden City the capital. The capital of China is Beijing. The Forbidden City is located in Beijing, China.

Forbidden City is considered one of the largest palaces in the world. If you visit the city, you will see government quarters, valuable artworks, and traditional gardens. You will need about 3 hours to view the entire city or see a good portion of it. The city is big enough to fit a small army.

The city took 14 years to build. 1,000,000 workers were needed to build it. 100,000 craftsmen were used to help design the city. The city is about 492 years old. It has been around for a long time. 24 emperors used the city when it was alive. Emperors from Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty stayed there. The city area covers 38 acres of land and has 900 buildings with ancient Chinese designs. The buildings have a total number of 8,700 rooms. The city has a length of 961 meters and a width of 753 meters. A 10 foot wall surrounds the city. The city also has a moat surrounding it. The moat is 52 meters wide.

In current times, the city is a tourist attraction. Forbidden City is very popular in 2018. Almost 14 million people visit the city each year. About 80,000 people visit the city daily. The structure is a beautiful work of Chinese art that still looks intact. 

Reference:

Tang, Cindy. (2018, Aug. 01). The Forbidden City — Citadel of China’s Last 24 Emperors. Retrieved from URL: https://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/forbidden-city/.