Ready to set sail through time? 🌊🚢 Let's dive into China's rich maritime history at the China Museum of the South China Sea, where treasures from eight centuries ago await!
This epic journey takes us back to the Age of Sail, long before engines powered ships. Back then, massive vessels relied on the monsoons to navigate the vast waters. Every November, the northeast monsoon would propel ships to distant lands. Then, when May or June rolled around, the southwest monsoon brought them safely back home. Talk about nature's own GPS! 🌍🧭
Xin Lixue, the museum's director, shares, \"In the South China Sea, the northeast monsoon starts in November every year. In the Age of Sail, without engines, it could take huge ships to faraway places. The next year, the southwest monsoon that comes in May or June would bring them back. The favorable timing and geographical and social conditions enabled us to open up the brilliant Maritime Silk Road.\"
The Maritime Silk Road wasn't just a trade route; it was a bridge connecting cultures, ideas, and people. It's like the ancient version of the internet, but with ships and spices! 🛳️✨
So, if you're up for an adventure and want to explore the roots of globalization, the China Museum of the South China Sea is a must-visit. Who knows, you might just uncover a piece of history that sailed the same seas hundreds of years ago! 🕰️🔍
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
