On the shores of Erhai Lake we got caught in the rain. Even on the water some of the traditional architecture is on display in the form of a pier.
Legend has it that Dali near Erhai Lake was once a swamp inhabited by dragons. The dragons were believed to deliberately create natural disasters to dispel human intruders. The Three Pagodas were built to deter the dragons around 823-840 AD. We had a look at the ancient Three Pagodas before continuing up the foothills to the main Chongsheng Temple.
The view of Erhai Lake below from the main temple is well worth the hike even on a cloudy day.
People of all faiths come to the temple for prayer or meditation. One lady was patiently escorting an older man slowly up the many steps and steep pathways to the main temple. I imagine this may have been her father and he may have escorted her through many a challenge in their younger days.
"Generations of Faith"
By Vicky Gooch
18" x 24" Oil on Linen
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