Shangyu, Zhejiang, once an economically strong county in Zhejiang, is a tourist city that should not be forgotten

The mention of "Shangyu" may be unfamiliar to many people. Shangyu is a district under the jurisdiction of Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. It is located in the east of Zhejiang Province, on the south bank of the Qiantang River, and within a two-hour traffic circle of Shanghai. There are half mountains and plains, and the Cao'e River runs through the entire territory from south to north, presenting a pattern of "five mountains, one water and four fields". The territory is rich in tourism resources and the scenery and mountains are very beautiful.

Shangyu has a very long history. It was established as a county as early as the Qin Dynasty. It is one of the earliest counties in Zhejiang and has a history of more than 2,000 years. Shangyu was a county-level city that was abolished in 2013 and became a district of Shaoxing City. It was once a top 100 county, and it is still a top 100 district after being divided into districts. This shows that its economy is very developed, which is also consistent with Shangyu. There is a certain correlation with location.

Shangyu is very low-key among the many districts and counties in Zhejiang. Even now it has become a district of Shaoxing, it is still very low-key. This may also be related to the strength of Shaoxing itself. In the Yangtze River Delta region where the economy is developed, Shangyu is very low-key. With so many cities, Shaoxing seems inconspicuous, and so does Shangyu.

This is my first time to visit Shangyu District, Shaoxing. My impression here is not how developed the economy is, but I am particularly impressed by the local culture and scenery. Shangyu has rich tourism resources. There are many scenic spots. Legend has it that this is the hometown of Emperor Shun, and Shangyu is the fiefdom of the descendants of Yu and Shun.

There is a "Great Shun Temple" in the Chinese Xiaode Garden in Shangyu. The Great Shun Temple is a place to worship Emperor Shun, the "ancestor of Mingde". Its architectural shape is majestic and looks extraordinarily tough, which is a typical example. The architectural style of the Qin and Han Dynasties. The Chinese Xiaode Garden is the most famous tourist attraction in Shangyu. It is a must-visit attraction when visiting Shangyu. There is also the largest group of Shungeng sculptures in Asia. The sculpture group is magnificent and makes people linger.

Shangyu is also the birthplace of Yue kiln celadon. Yue kiln is the most famous celadon kiln system in ancient my country. As early as the Eastern Han Dynasty, the earliest porcelain in my country was successfully fired in the Shangyu Long Kiln. Today, it is in Shangyu Hundreds of "dragon kilns" have been discovered by archeology, so Shangyu is also known as the "source of porcelain country". The most representative attraction is Fenghuang Mountain Archaeological Site Park.

When visiting here, we also visited the "Dongshan Scenic Spot". Dongshan Scenic Spot is located in Shangpu Town, Shangyu District, on the east bank of the Cao'e River. Xie An and his family lived in seclusion in Dongshan for a long time. During their seclusion, they attracted countless literati. During this trip, he left behind many popular and exquisite poems.

When mentioning Xie An, many people may think of an idiom, that is, "come back from the mountain". The birthplace of this idiom is here. Xie An resigned from office and lived in seclusion here. Later, he was bullied by the former Qin due to the country's problems. Despite the danger, he made a comeback and fought for the country again. There is a screen wall in front of the Taifu Temple in Dongshan Holy Land, on which you can see the four characters "Resurgence".

Shangyu is also the hometown of the legendary Zhu Yingtai. I believe everyone knows about "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai". According to historical records, its prototype is Zhujiazhuang here. Today, Zhujiazhuang is in There is also a scenic spot, the "Zhu Mansion", where you can have a deeper understanding of that historical legend. However, so few people know this place that tourists are very rare.

Shangyu has many tourist attractions, beautiful scenery and profound cultural heritage. However, its popularity is so low that it has been ignored or even forgotten by most people.