Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Travel guide - Ke Qin's introduction

Ke Qin's introduction

Cochin is located on the southwest coast of India, in Elnagulum District of Kerala State, about 220km north of Siruwan Nataplam. Facing the Arabian Sea, it has an excellent seaport and developed water transportation, and is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. It is also the largest city in Kerala, India. Its territory includes Gulham, Ehrner, Kezhi Ancient City, Gombalangi and outlying islands. The port city of Cochin is located on an island and a narrow peninsula. The old part of the city is a strange mixture of Portuguese, Dutch and English villages in the middle ages, connecting the Malaba coast. St Francis Church, located by the sea, is the oldest church in India. There is also a 450-year-old Portuguese palace, Cochin Castle surrounded by Chinese fishing nets and a synagogue built in the middle of16th century. There are ferries between the islands. Dolphins can also be seen at the dock. Most historical sites are concentrated in Cochin or Mer Dangeri. You can find economical accommodation in Guled, the main island of Erna. Cochin was once the spice trade center of India. Like many other cities in southern India, it is gradually becoming the center of information technology. The city also has a fascinating history. There are many ancient buildings and European churches in Portugal, Britain and Spain in the old city. Most of them are Portuguese-style buildings. Vasco Tower in Rose Street is the oldest Portuguese building in India, where vasco de Gama once lived. Cochin once had a prosperous Jewish community, and there was a synagogue decorated with China porcelain and Belgian tiles in Dangri. Cochin was named "Top Ten Promised Places in the World" and "One of the Fifty Places to Go in Life" by National Geographic magazine. This seaside city combines the seaside charm of West Asia with the green paradise of Southeast Asia, which is simple and comfortable, and therefore brings unparalleled happiness and relaxation.