Lost for decades, divers were finally granted permission to find and explore the city's ancient streets which flourished hundreds of years ago.
The underwater city, known as the Lion City or Shi Cheng, is hidden 40 metres beneath the surface of Qiandao Lake in eastern China. In 2001, officials discovered – or rediscovered – that the ...
The forced flooding gave rise to Qiandao Lake, a picturesque waterway pockmarked by over 1,000 islands, each the peak of a submerged hill. Beneath its serene surface lies a thriving cultural ...