Hangzhou re-ploughs ancient octagon farmland

Monday, August 13, 2007
symbol of Taoism
An overview of farmlands in the shape of an octagon in the city of Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province. The design is a symbol of Taoism, and the field was first built in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279AD) for emperors to work and show their recognition to the importance of agriculture.

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