The ancient city, flooded in 1959 as a result of the construction of a hydroelectric power station. Shichen, or «Lion City», was founded in 670. Five city gates with towers, six stone streets — everything was under water. The Lion City is about 62 football fields in size. Surprisingly, even after half a century, the city is perfectly preserved, including wooden beams and steps, as if this “Chinese Atlantis” is inhabited and someone carefully maintains order there. The mysterious underwater kingdom is very popular with divers.