The middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project has entered the “countdown” to water release. By the end of this month, clear water will flow from the Danjiangkou Reservoir northward, traverse the Yellow River, run along the western side of the Beijing-Guangzhou Railway, and meander unaided for over 1,000 kilometers before finally arriving in Beijing and entering households. To celebrate this historic occasion, on October 14, Taiji Lake Scenic Area, in collaboration with Shiyan Evening News, launched a South-to-North Water Diversion quiz event titled “Read the Newspaper, Answer Questions, Get Boat Tickets, Win Big Prizes.” Recently, it was reported that all 10,000 “South-to-North Water Diversion Witness Tour” boat tickets at Taiji Lake were given out on October 20. However, the public can still participate in the quiz to win the grand prize offered by Taiji Lake.
Taiji Lake, the water source area of the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project at the Danjiangkou Reservoir
Starting on October 14, over the course of ten days in the commemorative special issue of Shiyan Evening News on the South-to-North Water Diversion Project titled “The Great River Flows North,” five questions about the project were published each day. Readers who answered correctly could receive a Taiji Lake “South-to-North Water Diversion Witness Tour” yacht ticket worth 128 yuan. With this ticket, not only could one experience the specially designed “Taiji Lake South-to-North Water Diversion Witness Tour” route for free—boarding a sightseeing yacht to venture deep into Taiji Lake and cruise the shimmering waters of the Danjiangkou Reservoir—but they could also join the ethnic torch carnival in the evening for free, enjoying authentic Wa ethnic performances, fire worship ceremonies, torch relays, torch parades, cold spark fireworks, and glow-in-the-dark masquerade parties, immersing themselves in unique ethnic culture.
Since the event launched, public enthusiasm has far exceeded expectations—the originally limited daily quota of 600 boat tickets could hardly meet demand. Long queues formed early every day at the ticket booths at Taiji Lake and the editorial office of Shiyan Evening News. Tickets were often gone within about an hour, prompting Taiji Lake Culture Tourism Company to add more. By 11:00 AM on October 20, all 10,000 tickets had been claimed. This uniquely commemorative “Taiji Lake South-to-North Water Diversion Witness Tour” attracted not only fervent participation from Shiyan residents but also drew many out-of-town tourists eager to witness the water source area.
Azure Waters of Taiji Lake
Although the boat tickets have all been given out, the quiz event continues. Readers who submit their completed answer sheets to the ticket office at Taiji Lake Pier or the editorial office of Shiyan Evening News will have the chance to win the “grand prize” offered by Taiji Lake. Experience a range of exciting water activities including Italian luxury yachts (Ferretti), imported French sailboats, the American-imported yacht “Carefree,” seaplanes, and more. Additionally, those holding the early giveaway tickets for this event can enjoy a 20% discount on all water activities such as jet skis, seaplanes, water bikes, kayaks, speedboats, and parasailing boats. Taiji Lake Company also reminds participants to keep their event tickets, as follow-up free or discounted wellness and entertainment services will be offered exclusively to attendees.