Key Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Shi Cheng, Underwater Ancient City Fifty three years ago a city founded 1300 years ago in China vanished. This happened because the Government decided they needed a new hydro-electric power station. As water rose, Shi Cheng, also known as ‘Lion City’ was flooded, all city being left at the bottom of this new-found lake. The ancient city lays now 40 meters beneath the Qiandao Lake (Thousand Island Lake). What’s impressive is the way the walls and all decorations on them are in such a good shape. In this post you can see some images, as well as a video from the beautiful underwater city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaoifictionlove Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 It looks to me almost like a lost city from one of Tomb Raider video game series. Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayu Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Where is really built? On a lower land? Please Register/ Sign In, in order to see the links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 @ Please Register/ Sign In, in order to see the links. Yes, the city was located at the base of the Wu Shi mountain and when the valley was flooded in 1959, the city was left 40 meters (131 ft) underwater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayu Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Base? So that's means it's just on the side part. Then, why the water didn't decreased? If it's being flooded unless the city is right in the middle and the flow of water is blocked. Please Register/ Sign In, in order to see the links. - - - Updated - - - I just realized right now that it's Underwater hahaha I thought it was Underwear that's why I checked it out. hahaha Please Register/ Sign In, in order to see the links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Please Register/ Sign In, in order to see the links. The water didn't decrease cause it was flooded on purpose with a huge amount of water in order to create a lake and a hydro-electric power station. The city is at the bottom of this lake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayu Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 That was a waste ruining a city. Please Register/ Sign In, in order to see the links. Well, it's in history now. I am thinking if a lot of people died there because of that. The lake is beautiful though. How can it stayed like that for a very long time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Please Register/ Sign In, in order to see the links. Nah, since it was planned, nearly 300,000 people were relocated for the project, so that no one got flooded there. (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayu Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Please Register/ Sign In, in order to see the links. how can you be so sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Please Register/ Sign In, in order to see the links. I documented myself. (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayu Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Please Register/ Sign In, in order to see the links. That's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan_yaoi Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Wow it look really cool. I like things underwater, like "lost-cities". Really nice pictures and very interesting. :8yoyo13: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
帅哥 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 It is beautiful in real life but...and I'm gonna sound like whatever but honestly... it's not worth it. It gets boring so quickly. I prefer sightseeing where my attention is needed (almost) all the time... at all times! I don't know, it may just be me but I really think your time or money can be put to better use unless you're into that sort of things then go ahead! It's absolutely fantastic and fascinating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom6man Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Nice discovery, reminds of that scene in Saint Seiya Lost Canvas where they were looking for Poseidon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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