奉节的英语介绍

Baidi Cheng (White Emperor City)

The local ferry from Fengiie takes about 20 minutes to reach Baidi Cheng on the north bank of the river, passing several pagodas on the surrounding peaks the return trip takes an hour). Sadly the approach to this historic site is quite spoilt by a factory and workers\' housing built in the 1970s.

Because of its strategic position the town was chosen in the first century AD by Gong Sunshu, an official turned soldier, as the site of his headquarters. The legend goes that in AD 25 white vapour in the shape of a dragon was seen rising from a nearby well. Taking this as an auspicious omen, Gong declared himself the \'White Emperor\' and the town \'White Emperor City\'. Remains of the city wall can still be seen on the hill behind Baidi Mountain. The 12-year reign of the White Emperor was regarded as a time of peace and harmony, so after his death a temple was built to commemorate his reign. Th