August 18, 2026
Tag: Qian Dynasty 1735
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Qianlong’s Marble Boat That Doesn’t Float
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