September 5, 2026
Tag: Qianlong Chinese Emperor
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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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Yosemite! The very word is beautiful. It became our third national park in 1890 and today is a travel destination for millions. There is no substitute for an in-person tour, but postcards help.