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Dutch Windmills
Basic Introduction to Dutch WindmillsPeople often refer to the Netherlands as the "Country of Windmills." Dutch windmills (Netherlandish windmills) evoke a fairy-tale world of mystery, with their rotating and curving structures that seem still yet full of movement. They are an embodiment of stillness in motion, motion within stillness, a perfect blend of both, inspiring endless imagination. They symbolize charm, legend, and eternity... Product FeaturesSince the 20th century, due to the development of steam engines, internal combustion engines, and turbines, the ancient windmills, which relied on wind power, seemed to fade into obscurity and were nearly forgotten. However, because windmills harness natural wind energy, they have no pollution or risk of depletion. As such, not only have they been continuously used by the Dutch people, but they have also become a source of renewable energy, captivating people's attention.Today, there are approximately two thousand different types of windmills scattered throughout the Netherlands. The Dutch people cherish their windmills and often praise them in folk songs and proverbs. Windmill buildings are always decorated beautifully. During major festivals, they are adorned with garlands, national flags, and paper cutouts of suns and stars. History and FolkloreThere is a landscape feature that quietly stands on… -
Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase I)
Have you ever pictured yourself standing in an open wetland where groups of birds are flying and spinning in the sky freely and elks are running and jumping through the water merrily? Everything seems dreamy, romantic and peaceful in this imagination. Well, if you come to Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase I), you will know that such beautiful scenes exist in real life. On July 5, 2019, the Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf (Phase I) was inscribed on the World Heritage List as a natural site. Located in Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, the site covers an area of 4553 square kilometers. It consists of two parts—the Migratory Bird Habitats in the north and south respectively of Yancheng. Being the central node of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, the intertidal areas of the Yellow Sea/Bohai Gulf are of global importance for the gathering of many migratory bird species that use this flyway. As the site has rich biodiversity, it provides millions of migratory birds with a variety of food resources. Come and feel the beauty of nature and life! -
Liaoyan Inkstone
Basic Introduction of Liaoyan InkstoneThe Liaoyan inkstone, along with the Duan and Huai inkstones, is known as one of China's three famous inkstones. It is uniquely produced in Benxi, Liaoning Province, China. The unique geological formations, shaped over millions of years, have given rise to two types of rare stones: brownish-red and bluish-green, also known as Ziyun stone (purple cloud stone) and Qingyun stone (green cloud stone). These stones are renowned for their qualities of being "smooth yet not causing ink to run, slightly rough but not damaging the brush, and capable of preserving ink better than any other inkstone." This provides invaluable natural resources for the creation and carving of Liaoyan inkstones. On the blueish-green stone, there are naturally occurring reddish-purple veins that resemble red clouds on a blue sky, captured within the inkstone, evoking imagination and poetic inspiration. It has been cherished by scholars and literati throughout history. General Zhang Xueliang, together with his mentor Bai Yongzhen, composed a poem praising the Liaoyan inkstone: "Rare treasures open in the mountains east of the Pass, blue skies and red clouds condensed in the stone. Skilled craftsmen carve the Liaoyan inkstones, treasures unique to Sibaozhai." Nutritional ValueThe Liaoyan inkstone should…
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