March 11, 2026
Tag: Lake Kunming
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Qianlong’s Marble Boat That Doesn’t Float
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Remembered by those who have visited as the Marble Boat and known by the Chinese as the Boat of Purity and Ease, is not marble and it is not a boat. This remarkable structure is a two-story pavilion made of wood that stands at the edge of Lake Kunming – part of the area known
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June 20, 2023 5 Comments
A collection of postcards that brings a century-old conversation back to life is precious. This bit of World War One history – correspondence between Jack and Margaret that never mentions the war or the enemy – makes the weather and a cricket game hot topics.