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It is a shallow and quiet bay, as cold as a lake; It is not easy to make waves, and it extends in an arc next to the ancient town of Gaode, just like a girl happily opens the door with open arms to meet people passing by and the fleet sailing with the tide.

Later, I learned that this quiet and peaceful bay is Lianzhou Bay.

Laudaman/photography

There is a sea field planned by the sea people, and ships are scattered on the sea. When the sea field ebbs, the poles and shapes are exposed, and sometimes fishermen are seen scraping snails, raising oysters and digging sand crabs. One or two small shipbuilding workshops are close to the coast, and modern technology is being used to transport wooden or iron boats that are about to be completed to the sea.

Kk man/ photography

We can walk through the ancient village of Gaud to the nearest place to the sea and walk on a beach. Or come to the Gaode Bridge and look out at the sea; You can also ride an electric donkey and slowly enjoy the sea view and the outline of Beibu Gulf No.1 along the way. Sometimes, it is very pleasant to stand on the Gaode Bridge and blow the sea breeze and think about how those people and ships get in and out of the bay. When the tide is high, you can often see the fleet working at sea. People in gaode town and village also like to walk or swim here. Watch fishing boats or go out to sea and enjoy the ever-changing and colorful sunset glow.

Gaode Bridge/photo by Xu Benming

Lianzhou Bay is not only picturesque, but also rich in marine resources. Starting from Lianzhou Bay and continuing to the south, we can face further and wider Southeast Asian countries. To the north, you can find a river estuary that leads directly to the mainland. It is like a giant's two feet, one foot glides easily on the sea, crosses the South China Sea, reaches the Indian Ocean and leads to all parts of the world; Stroll gently in the river with one foot, go upstream along Nanliu River, cross Lingqu into Xiangjiang River and cross Yangtze River into Central Plains. It is also like a door left unlocked, which can face the world and novelty directly.

Nanliujiang/map

In other words, the unique geographical environment of Lianzhou Bay has long attracted the attention of the world. Open the pages of history and talk to the old man of history. It will tell you faintly that the name of a Gangu port in the northeast corner of Lianzhou Bay appears frequently in historical records. When Qin Shihuang opened a base for Pingyue, he sent troops to Cangwu by water and to Hepu along Nanliu River. After Nanliujiang reaches Hepu, a tributary flows through Gantigu Port and enters the sea.

Minjiang Ancient River/photo by Li Xiaohua

In Lianzhou Bay, watch the sunset, taste the ever-changing clouds and watch the ebb and flow of the tide. Now Lianzhou Bay is still the estuary connecting Waisha and the tributary of Nanliu River. Shangri-La, Furama, Beibu Gulf No.1 and other landmark buildings are quietly leaning against each other, and a grand plan to vigorously build Lianzhou Bay is under way.

North Shore of Gold/Giant Photo

It is happy to stand on the Gaode Bridge and get to know Lianzhou Bay again. It is also happy to watch the sea view and taste some historical scenes. Look at the game in Qian Fan, the sea and the blue sky. Although she has experienced ups and downs, she is still full of youth; Although she has seen the world for a long time and opened the door to the world, she is tireless and still opens her arms, waiting to embrace the North Sea, the world and the future.