Saved from the brink of extinction

More than 1,000 years ago, when the great scholar Su Shi (1037-1101) visited the Red Cliff at the lower reaches of the Yangtze River with a friend, they marveled at the great changes that had taken place since Cao Cao waged a huge battle against Sun Quan and Liu Bei back in the Three Kingdoms Period (AD 220-280).

"Xiakou lies to our west and Wuchang to the east. Surrounded by mountains and waters, covered in lush green trees and grass, isn't this the place where Zhou Yu defeated Cao Cao?

"You and I go fishing and cut firewood on the islet. We find companionship in the fish and shrimp, enjoy the friendship of the Milu deer "