The water shimmers brilliantly, with mulberries and fish ponds interspersed, entirely different from the Central Plains.
"What a magnificent gateway to Lingnan, with such majestic landscapes!"
Sha Lifei smacked his lips, even as someone well-traveled, he was stunned by the magnificent sight of this convergence of rivers and seas, and the bustling hub of commerce.
Wang Daoxuan stroked his beard and nodded: "The Zhujiang River is vast, where the Dragon Vein converges. Indeed, the customs and products of this place are truly extraordinary."
As the ship sailed deeper, the grand silhouette of Guangzhou Prefecture City finally became clear.
The city walls extended northwards, solidly built of bricks and stones.
The dock area buzzed with human voices, a mix of laborers' chants and vendors shouting.
