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Article: Building a water sports paradise
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- China Daily
- Article date:
- March 10, 2007
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Relying on its unique natural advantages, the city of Rizhao in
Shandong Province is planning to build itself into a famous water
sports destination, city mayor Yang Jun said.
"Boasting blue skies, clean seawater, plenty of sunshine and
beautiful beaches, we have all the good conditions for water sports,"
said Yang.
The Wanpingkou Lagoon in particular, one of the largest lagoons in
China, is an ideal place for holding such water sports events as
rowing and yacht racing.
In addition to its natural conditions, the city has already
developed a lot of water sports facilities.
For example, the Rizhao International Yacht Race Center, said to
be the largest in Asia, has been designated by the ...