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Stars.JPG) The Vega star (in Chinese legend,the Weaving Maid) is the 5th brightest star in the sky. Therefore, it's very easy to make it out on a clear summer night. The size of Vega is 16 times bigger than the Sun. The temperature on its surface is more than 10,000 degrees. The brightness of Vega is 25 times brighter than the Sun. It's 25 light years away from Earth. The Altair star (in Chinese legend, the Cowherd) is the 11th brightest star in the sky and thus is a little harder to pinpoint at night. Altair is 4 times larger than the Sun and about 11 times brighter. Its surface temperature is about 8,000 degrees Centigrade. It is about 17 light years away from Earth. There are another two stars, Alshain and Tarazed, next to Altair. In Chinese mythology, the two stars on Altair's each side are the Cowherd's two children in this famous legend. The distance between the Vega and the Altair is about 16 light years and therefore cannot be seen together. In this legend, there is a magpie's bridge to enable Weaving Maid and Cowherd to meet.
What is the concept of Chinese love? How do Chinese spend their Valentine' s Day? According to Chinese legend, the seventh of July is considered the Chinese Valentine's Day as it was on this day many years ago, the Chinese believe, a beautiful goddess and a lowly cowherd met. In the spirit of the love of these two legendary characters, we invite you to spend an equally romantic time with us on a moonlit lake and enjoy a chilling retelling of this ancient story. Under the starry night, witness the "Cowherd" and "Weaving-Maid", "meeting." QiQiao travel------JIN CLUB is organizing a trip to Cui Ping Lake
JI County to introduce you to the concept of Chinese love. Participants will also receive a small gift. Expenses: 180 RMB per person (includes transport, admission,
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