What are the cultural holy places in ancient capitals of China?

1. Zhenyuan is elegant and quiet, with ink and wash colors

Zhenyuan

Historical Zhenyuan

The beautiful ancient town Zhenyuan is located in the eastern part of Guizhou Province , located at the intersection of Huaihua, Tongren and five counties in southeastern Guizhou provinces.

The ancient city of Zhenyuan has a long history. It has a history of more than 2,280 years and has been established as a county since the 30th year of King Zhao of Qin. Over the course of more than two thousand years of history, Zhenyuan has accumulated a long and profound history and culture, numerous magnificent cultural relics and historic sites, and a colorful national culture. Zhenyuan not only has convenient transportation, but also is a beautiful low-carbon demonstration base. The beautiful scenery is permeated with a strong historical atmosphere, making the entire ancient city look antique. In 1986, the ancient town of Zhenyuan was approved by the State Council as a famous historical and cultural city in China.

The ancient town is known as the "maze of traditional culture". Not only is the culture here rich and profound, but it also has beautiful scenery like a landscape painting. Visiting Zhenyuan, reviewing history in tranquility, and appreciating nature in beautiful scenery, the benefits are definitely not what you can get in a noisy city.

Wuyang River Scenic Area is linked by the Wuyang River system, forming many series and many Combined landscape.

The Wuyang River meanders down. The river is as wide as a lake, with green mountains and green water on both sides. Waterfalls and springs flow down along the gaps in the mountains, like naughty children running through the mountains.

Wuyang River winds through the city in an "S" shape from west to east, forming a wonderful scene of "nine mountains embrace one water, one water two cities", where mountains, water and city are integrated. Coupled with unique Tai Chi patterns, it is called "Tai Chi Ancient City".

It is said that there is a spring-calling spirit in the scenic area, and the water will come out when you call, and the water will disappear when you call. The stone peaks in the scenic area are shaped like a "peacock spreading its tail" and are lifelike. The beautiful Wuyang River is like a giant oil painting hanging in Zhenyuan Ancient Town, colorful and charming.

The Tiexi Scenic Area in Ning Zuo's famous novel

The Tiexi Scenic Area is located 4 kilometers northeast of Zhenyuan Ancient City. It is home to Ganxi, Malu River, Longchi, Wengzhong River, Du Attractions such as Pillar Peak have their own unique scenery.

The strange caves of Wengzhong River, the sapphire blue and unfathomable depth of Longchi water, and the deep forests and canyons are fascinating.

The famous mountains and waters of Tiexi have attracted many tourists from north to south as early as 500 years ago. Many celebrities and elegant people have visited and stayed here. Wu Jingzi also mentioned Tiexi in his literary masterpiece "The Scholars".

If you walk into Tiexi like a guest in a famous novel, a clear stream will flow happily at your feet. There are farmhouses and villas on both cliffs. According to the evaluation, the farmhouses in Tiexi Scenic Area are in Guizhou. The province is the largest scale. If you go into a farmhouse and have a meal of authentic braised duck, paired with seven or eight local non-polluting green vegetables, paired with vegetarian food, and drink some wine, you will be nothing more than a happy god.

2. Lijiang is quiet, simple, elegant and unique

Lijiang

Historical Old Town of Lijiang

The beautiful Old Town of Lijiang is also known as Dayan The town is located in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, southwest China. There are many ethnic groups here and it is an ethnic minority autonomous county.

Because it is located in the transition zone from the Hengduan Mountains at the southern end of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the northern Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, the special geographical location gives Lijiang unique natural scenery, a very beautiful environment, and a rich cultural atmosphere everywhere.

As early as 100,000 years ago, Homo sapiens "Lijiang Man" from the Late Paleolithic Age was living here. During the Warring States Period, Lijiang belonged to the Shu County of the Qin State. In the Tang Dynasty, it belonged to Tubo and Nanzhao, and in the Song Dynasty, it submitted to Dali State. In the eighth year of the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1271), Lijiang Xuanwei Division was established and it was first called Lijiang. In April 1961, it was changed to Lijiang Naxi Autonomous County. It is said that the hereditary ruler of Lijiang's surname is Mu. If a city wall is added to the city wall, it will be like the word "wood" framed to form the word "trap". The Naxi name of Lijiang Old Town is "Gongbenzhi", "Gongben" means Canglin, and "Zhi" means market. It can be seen that Lijiang Ancient City was once a gathering place for Canglin in ancient times.

The beautiful ancient city of Lijiang is full of outstanding people, mountains and rivers, complementing each other. Visiting the ancient city can not only revel in the magic of nature, but also see the unique customs of ethnic minorities. It is well worth a visit.

Visit the Old Town of Lijiang

"The city depends on the water, and the water follows the city" is a major feature of the beautiful Old Town of Lijiang.

When visiting the ancient town of Lijiang, you can sit close to the river and enjoy the rare tranquility of the city in the bars and teahouses beside the river. You can also climb high and enjoy the scenery. Lijiang can be said to be in the embrace of the mountains. The terrain is ingenious, and of course you can also enjoy unique beautiful scenery. The courtyards of the ancient city are simple and retain their ancient shape. You can find unexpected gains while walking down the street to enter the hospital, across the bridge when entering the city, and in the streets and alleys.

The streets in Lijiang are a unique scenery. All the streets in Lijiang are paved with red five-flowered stones. They are not muddy in the rainy season and dust-free in the dry season. The patterns on the five-flowered stone are natural and elegant, with delicate texture, complementing the entire urban environment and being very harmonious.

Sifang Street is the representative of Lijiang ancient street. It is located at the core of the ancient city. It is the center of Dayan Ancient City and the commercial center of northwest Yunnan. Sifang Street is a small trapezoidal square of about 4,000 square meters, paved with five-flowered stone, and lined with shops on both sides of the street, each with its own characteristics.

Four main streets extend from the four corners of Sifang Street: Guangyi Street, Qiyi Street, Wuyi Street, and Xinhua Street. Many streets and alleys branch out from the four main streets, as if they are intertwined with spider webs. The entire town is connected by these streets. It extends in all directions, forming a rigorous yet open pattern with Sifang Street as the center and extending layer by layer along the street.

Touring the Old Town of Lijiang, set out in the mist in the morning light, walk slowly in the alleys, occasionally discover amazing scenery, quietly enjoy the tranquility, or hold a cup of coffee. The tranquil mood is like thin smoke on the water, friendly and pure.

Mufu was originally the government office of the Mu clan, the hereditary chieftain of Lijiang. It was first built in the Yuan Dynasty and flourished in the Ming Dynasty. Mufu was rebuilt in the spring of 1998, and the Ancient City Museum was established in the mansion.

The restored and rebuilt Mufu faces west to east. Along the central axis, there are 15 buildings including Zhongyi Square, Yimen, the former meeting hall, and the palace post office. There is a plaque with the words "Loyalty", "Serving the Country Sincerely", "Ji Ning Border", etc., which shows that the imperial court at that time attached great importance to Mu Mansion.

As the most important management organization at the time, Mufu held a very high status. Some people commented: "Mufu is a solidified ancient music of Lijiang and a contemporary epic of creation." Xu Xiake, a great traveler in the Ming Dynasty, also What is amazing about the palaces in Lijiang is: "The beauty of the palaces is as beautiful as a king's."

3. Pingyao, the cradle of Chinese civilization

Pingyao

Historical Pingyao Ancient City

Pingyao Ancient City is located in the north of Shanxi Province. During the reign of King Xuan of the Western Zhou Dynasty, it was formerly known as "ancient pottery". It belonged to the State of Jin during the Spring and Autumn Period, and to the State of Zhao during the Warring States Period. Pingtao County was established in the Qin Dynasty and Zhongdu County was established in the Han Dynasty. It was the capital of the clan and the king. It was renamed Pingyao County in the Northern Wei Dynasty.

It was expanded in the third year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 2,700 years. So far, it has relatively intactly preserved the basic features of the county town during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, making it the most complete existing ancient city in the Han ethnic area of ??China. Because of its long history, Pingyao Ancient City was included in the World Heritage List in December 1997.

The ancient city of Pingyao is also the birthplace of the famous China's first banknote store "Rishengchang". On both sides of the streets in the ancient city, there are many time-honored brands and traditional famous shops. It is the most prosperous traditional commercial street. Pingyao was the most prosperous commercial street during the Qing Dynasty. Nanjie Street controls more than 50% of the country's financial institutions and is known as China's "Wall Street" and the "First Financial Street of the Qing Dynasty".

Visit Pingyao Ancient City

Pingyao Ancient City has a long history, the streets are like turtle backs, and the city walls are strong. Standing on the city wall, you can see that the ancient city walls complement the modern buildings outside the city. What a scenery. Pingyao is known as having three treasures. Visiting Pingyao Ancient City and seeing the historical vicissitudes permeating the mottled marks on the ancient city wall will be a different kind of gain.

The ancient city wall, one of the three treasures of Pingyao

The ancient city wall is the city wall of Pingyao County. It was built in the third year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty. It is the oldest and largest existing city wall in Shanxi. The city is square, with walls about 12 meters high. The exterior is entirely made of bricks, with crenellations built into the walls. There is a moat outside the walls, which is 4 meters deep and 4 meters wide. There are six gates around the city, two on the east and west, and one on the north and south. There are 3,000 crenels and 72 watchtowers, which are said to symbolize the three thousand disciples of Confucius and the seventy-two saints.

The streets of the ancient city are in the shape of a cross, and shops are built along the streets. The pavement is strong and tall, with colorful paintings under the eaves and colorful carvings on the beams, giving it an antique feel. Many buildings in the entire ancient city have maintained their original appearance, showing a simple style.

Visit the ancient city, feel the ancient city wall that still remains majestic after many vicissitudes, and see the spiritual outlook that the torrent of history cannot take away.

Zhenguo Temple, the second of the three treasures of Pingyao

The Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall of Zhenguo Temple was built during the Five Dynasties (10th century AD) and is currently the third oldest wooden structure in China. The building has a history of more than 1,000 years. The colorful sculptures from the Five Dynasties period in the hall are rare sculpture art treasures. It is precisely because of its long history and great value that it is called the second treasure of Pingyao.

Pingyao Sanbao Shuanglin Temple

Shuanglin Temple is located in the south of Pingyao City. The temple was built in the second year of Wuping in the Northern Qi Dynasty (571 AD). There are more than 2,000 colored sculptures from the Yuan Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty preserved in more than 10 halls in the temple, which are known as "the treasure house of colored sculpture art".

The ancient city of Pingyao not only has the famous city wall, but also has the Pingyao International Photography Festival. The modern festival is integrated with the long history of the ancient city, showing the integration of domestic and international standards, the interaction between tradition and modernity, and making the ancient city of Pingyao unique. The style and simple folk customs are further highlighted.

4. The Hui-style architectural features and cultural connotations of the ancient city of Huizhou

Historical Huizhou

The ancient city of Huizhou is located in Huangshan City, Anhui Province, among the national historical and cultural cities. The center of Huizhou Town in (she) County is one of the birthplaces of Huizhou culture. In ancient times, it was the seat of Huizhou government for thousands of years. Huizhou not only has beautiful scenery, but also has a long history and distinctive architecture. It is a tourist attraction worth visiting.

Huizhou began to establish counties during the Qin Dynasty. In the 26th year of the First Emperor of Qin (221 BC), She County was established. It was called Xin'an in ancient times. Since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, it has been the seat of state and government governance. It was called "Huizhou Prefecture" in history. In the fifth year (770), Guide County was abolished, and the land was returned to She and Xiuning counties. The state led to six counties: Yi, She, Qimen, Xiuning, Wuyuan, and Jixi. Therefore, the pattern of one prefecture and six counties in Huizhou was formed. . She County was the political, economic and cultural center of ancient Huizhou, so it has a long history and prosperous literary style.

Visit Huizhou

Huizhou is known as "Southeast Zoulu" and "Culture State". It is the main birthplace and concentrated display of Huizhou culture, one of China's three major regional cultures. Huizhou is also the famous "Capital of Huizhou Ink in China" and "Hometown of She Inkstone in China". Huizhou's long history and cultural prosperity have created Huizhou's unique attraction.

Huizhou Grand View Garden Huizhou

Huizhou is a newly built antique tourist city in the area of ??the former Huizhou government office in the center of Shexian County. The park is large in scale and full of characteristics. It is known as the "Huizhou Cultural Grand View Garden" say.

All 17 prefectures and cities in the province have their own gardens in Huiyuan, and use the most representative local history, culture, customs and landmark buildings in their respective gardens in the form of gardens. Show it to visitors and audiences. Visiting Huiyuan

You can not only understand the long history of Anhui, but also feel like visiting various famous scenic spots in the province in person. It is very worth visiting. Huiyuan is grand, simple and elegant, with whitewashed walls and black tiles, which complement the surrounding scenery and are full of charm. The carvings in the park combine the essence of the "Three Huizhou Carvings" of brick carvings, wood carvings and stone carvings. They are very exquisite. They inherit the charm of ancient Huizhou culture and create the essence of Huizhou architectural carvings. They are beautiful, spectacular and breathtaking.

Oriental Arc de Triomphe Xu Guo Shifang

Xu Guoben was a Jinshi during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. In the 11th year of Wanli (1583), Xu Guo joined the aviation industry as a minister of the Ministry of Rites and a bachelor of Dongge University. In the twelfth year of Wanli, due to his contribution in the decision-making to suppress the rebellion in Yunnan, the Shaobao of the Jin Dynasty, the Taibao of the Crown Prince, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and the Bachelor of Wuyingdian, were given the gift of building an archway, so today's Xuguo Shifang came into being.

Xu Guo Shifang, also known as University Scholars’ Square, is commonly known as the Eight-legged Archway. The stone square has eight columns and is in the shape of a square, with a very stable structure. There are sculptures on it with elegant patterns. Xu Guo Stone Arch is the most outstanding representative of Huizhou stone archways, which comprehensively embodies the highest level of stone arch construction skills. Its four-column and three-story soaring-style stone archway has been used for hundreds of years in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It occupies a prominent position in the history of architecture and can be said to be unique in the country.

Huizhou has a long history and prosperous culture. The famous Huizhou architecture is well-known at home and abroad. Many literati in Chinese history also have deep feelings for Huizhou. The famous patriotism base Tao Xingzhi Memorial Hall is located in She Within the county.

5. Yangshuo and Guilin have the best landscapes in the world, and Yangshuo can be called the best in Guilin

Yangshuo

The historical Yangshuo ancient city

Yangshuo County is located in It is located in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southeast of Guilin City, and on the west bank of the Li River. The scenery is very beautiful.

Yangshuo County has a long history. The establishment of the county began in the 10th year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign in the Sui Dynasty (AD 590), which is more than 1,400 years ago. In the 10th year of the founding of the Sui Dynasty (590), the county seat was moved from Xiping to present-day Yangshuo Town. The county government office was built at the foot of Yangjiao Mountain. With the homophonic pronunciation of "Yangjiao", the county name was changed to "Yangshuo". Yangshuo County got its name from this, and the name has passed through various dynasties and has been passed down to this day.

Yangshuo has hundreds of miles of mountains and rivers, and is full of strange mountains and beautiful waters. Green mountains, beautiful waters, strange peaks and clever caves are among the four unique places in the world. The natural landscape and cultural landscape complement each other, and it is known as a "famous tourist county in China".

Visit Yangshuo

Yangshuo has a mild climate, pleasant seasons, beautiful mountains and clear waters. It is a typical karst landform. Therefore, there are many peaks and plains in the territory, and there are many kinds of things. Visit Yangshuo, in the county seat Find fun in the mountains and waters. A good scenery is not a good scenery. Yangshuo is full of scenery and pleasant scenery.

Baili Gallery

The Lijiang River Scenic Area is 48 kilometers long. It is the essence of the Lijiang River Scenic Area and a must-see place for people traveling to Guilin (000978, stock bar).

The main attractions include: Taoyuan Wonderland, Langshi Scenic Spot, Immortal's Milling, Xiushan Colorful Wall, Mandarin Ducks Playing in the Water, Nine Horse Painting Mountain, Seven Sisters Descend to Earth, Luosi Mountain and more than 20 places. Taking a boat tour of the entire Li River is like walking in a painting. The green mountains created by the karst landform stand on both sides, in various shapes and colors.

The Lijiang River is crystal clear and winds like a belt between the mountains. Boaters can row by quietly. The looming residential houses on both sides are hidden in the woods. The crisp chirping of birds intersperses with the people. It feels like entering a fairyland, entering the landscape painting scrolls written by famous artists, so people call it "Baili Lijiang, Baili Gallery". There is also an illusion of "clearly seeing the top of the Qingshan Mountain and the boat sailing on the top of the Qingshan Mountain", which is like traveling in a dream.

Poetry Home

The Yulong River is 42.5 kilometers long and merges into the Li River at Shutong Mountain. It is the second largest river in Yangshuo County. The main attractions in Yulong River Scenic Area include Rhinoceros Pond, Shui'e Scenery, Wuzhi Mountain, Chaoyang Village, Xiangui Bridge, Yulong Bridge, Guiyi Ancient City Ruins, Han Tombs, Donghun Rock, Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, etc. Nearly 20 places. The scenic spots are densely packed and the scenery is pleasant. After visiting each one, I don’t know how much poetry and painting it adds to myself.

This scenic spot has ancient stone bridges, pastoral scenery, Song Bridge, Tang City ruins, Han tombs, etc., which give the scenic spot an antique and mysterious color. Jiuxian Village is the county seat of Guiyi County in the fourth year of Kaide in the Tang Dynasty. It has city walls from the Tang Dynasty, folk houses from the Ming Dynasty and Jinshi manor from the Qing Dynasty. It spans a long time, has various ancient architectural forms and exquisite craftsmanship, and reflects the architectural art of different dynasties in China. , the ancient bridge is elegant in shape, and together with the nearby ruins of Guiyi Ancient City, ancient buildings in Jiuxian Village and ancient human cultural sites, it forms the Yulong River Yangshuo Historical and Cultural Corridor.

There is a poem that says, "Guilin's landscape is the best in the world, and Yangshuo is the best in Guilin. The peaks reflect the mountains and floating water, and there is no mountain or water that makes me fascinated." Yangshuo's landscape is indeed one of China's most beautiful scenery. .Mysterious Ghost Cultural Tour of Fengdu Ghost Town

Fengdu Ghost Town

Historical Fengdu Ghost Town

Fengdu Ghost Town is located on the southeastern edge of the Sichuan Basin, across the border On both sides of the Yangtze River, it is located in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, 172 kilometers away from Chongqing upstream and 476 kilometers away from Yichang downstream. The ghost town Fengdu has a long history. It was called "Bazi Biedu" in the Spring and Autumn Period. In the second year of Emperor Yongyuan of the Eastern Han Dynasty, it was separated from Zhi County to form a separate county and named "Fengdu County". It has a history of more than 1,900 years.

According to legend, Fengdu is the place where human souls return after death. Human souls return to this place after leaving the body. Fengdu is rumored to be a ghost town. Its earliest historical origin probably dates from the time when the first generation ghost emperor Tubo of the Bashu Diqiang tribe lived in the "Ghost Kingdom Youdu".

Fengdu is also known as "Famous Mountain". It was named after Su Shi's poem "Pingdu is an ancient and famous mountain in the world" written by Su Shi in the Northern Song Dynasty. It is also one of the 72 Taoist caves and blessed places, with as many as 27 famous mountains and ancient temples. It is known as the "Hometown of the Divine Comedy" in China and the "City of the Soul" of mankind. It is also famous as the "Ghost Kingdom of Kyoto" and the "Underworld", which is very unique.

Visit Fengdu Ghost Town

Fengdu has always had rich culture, especially its unique ghost culture, which is the only one in the country. Visit Fengdu Ghost Town and see the small towns along the Yangtze River. Quiet scenery, marveling at the unique ghost culture, experiencing the spookiness and horror of the underworld, and seeing the strictness and silence of the capital of human souls are all very interesting.

The largest living "ghost" city in the country, the Ghost Kingdom Shrine

The Ghost Kingdom Shrine is a hierarchical, eerie underground palace modeled on the judicial system of the underworld. The "Underworld" integrates the functions of arrest, detention, trial, judgment, and education. It uses comprehensive techniques such as architecture, modeling, sculpture, painting, and electronics, machinery, sound, and lighting to vividly display the mysteries of the Underworld. In front of the world.

There is Naihe Bridge in the underworld. According to legend, unfilial people will fall off the bridge and suffer the bites of poisonous snakes. There are also Meng Po Soup, Guanyin Statue, Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, Ghost King Marrying His Girl, etc. The images are lifelike and make people tremble with fear and excitement.

The Ghost Kingdom Shrine is the largest dynamic cultural landscape in my country that reflects ghost culture. It combines knowledge, interest and entertainment to expand horizons, enrich life, purify souls and give people a sense of wonder. A unique spiritual enjoyment beyond time and space. Li Bai, a great poet of the Tang Dynasty, wrote a poem about Fengdu, "The nobles in the world laugh at him, but his soul sinks into Fengdu in the north."

Pingdu Mountain is a famous ancient mountain in the world

Pingdu Mountain is a famous mountain. It was renamed "Mingshan" because of Su Shi's "Ancient Famous Mountain in the World" written by Su Shi in the Northern Song Dynasty. Pingdu Mountain has green trees and exquisite architecture. The main attractions include Hengha Temple, Baoen Hall, Naihe Bridge, Jade Emperor Hall, Baizi Hall, Wuchang Hall, Main Hall, Ghost Gate, etc. The atmosphere of ghost culture is very strong.

Taoists also list Pingdu Mountain as one of the "Blessed Lands of Cave Heaven" in the Taoist capital. It is said that in the Han Dynasty, two people, Yin Changsheng and Wang Fangping, practiced Taoism in Pingdu Mountain and became immortals, and they ascended to heaven during the day. This is why this place He was favored by Taoist disciples.

The Emperor's Palace has a long history. The Emperor's Palace has a long history. It was first built in the Western Jin Dynasty and was called Qianzhu Palace, more than 1,600 years ago. The Immortal Capital Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty. It was renamed Jingde Temple, also known as White Crane Temple, in the Song Dynasty. It was renamed the Palace of Hell in the Ming Dynasty. The existing Emperor's Palace was rebuilt in the third year of Emperor Kangxi's reign (1864) in the Qing Dynasty.

In the middle of the Hall of the Emperor, there is a six-meter-high seated statue of Emperor Yin, wearing a golden crown, a python robe, and a jade belt around his waist. He sits upright with his eyes wide open, looking very solemn and majestic. In front of the gate of the hall, there is a couplet written by the eminent monk Nioshan in the late Ming Dynasty: "Regardless of class, one must pass here one step at a time, and everyone, regardless of high or low, will seek from it to realize that this life is not this life." There is also a couplet that reads "Anyone else The unrivaled traitor should be frightened at this point, and it will be difficult to deceive the heart with his deceptive methods." He warned people that they should be loyal.

7. Shanhaiguan is located in the northeast of Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province. 15 kilometers long, it is one of the northeastern passes of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty. It is also known as "Yuguan" and "Yuguan". Shanhaiguan was built in the 14th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (AD 1381). Xu Da, the king of Zhongshan, was ordered to build Yongping, Jieling and other passes. Shanhaiguan was created here, with Yanshan Mountain in the north and Bohai Sea in the south, so it was called Shanhaiguan.

Shanhaiguan was built in 1381 AD and has a history of more than 600 years. It has been an important military town in my country since ancient times. The city of Shanhaiguan is a small city. The entire city is connected to the Great Wall, with a circumference of about 4 kilometers, and the city is a gateway. It stands majestically on the land of the motherland, blessing Chinese people for generations, and is known as "the first pass in the world."

Visit Shanhaiguan

Shanhaiguan not only has magnificent and beautiful scenery, but also has a long history and a strong cultural atmosphere. Shanhaiguan is known as "the screen of the capital and the throat of Liaozuo". The Jiaoshan Great Wall is winding, picturesque and majestic. If one man is in charge of the pass, ten thousand people can't open it. When you visit Shanhaiguan, you will be mesmerized by the magnificent scenery of the Great Wall. Impressed.

Happy Ocean Park Happy Island

Happy Ocean Park is a large-scale domestic park that integrates tourism, entertainment and popular science education, with the purpose of "edifying the public, educating students, and maintaining the ecology" A modern marine science popularization base, the park has artificial bays, water parks and other tourist places.

There are many places to play in the park. You can see wonderful performances by sea lions and dolphins. You can roam the seabed in large diving areas and experience different environments. You can also have close contact with marine life and experience them. endless fun. In the artificial bay, you can take a ride on the country's first semi-submersible sightseeing submarine and stroll on the seabed, feasting your eyes on the cultural landscape of prehistoric civilization relics, undersea treasures, undersea tombs, and the colorful underwater world.

Visiting Le Island is to explore the underwater life in the center of the city. When you are tired, you can also stroll along the romantic boulevards and experience the extraordinary life and culture. It is also a kind of release and return.

The Meng Jiangnv Temple, a loyal and loyal girl cries over the Great Wall

The Meng Jiangnv Temple scenic spot is located on Fenghuang Mountain, 6.5 kilometers east of Shanhaiguan. built. In front of the temple, there are 108 stone staircases built against the mountain, which are just like the hardships and twists and turns of Meng Jiangnu's search for her husband. In the middle of the temple, there is a statue of Meng Jiangnu, dressed in plain colors and with a sad face. The infinite sadness in her eyes reminds you of the desolation of Meng Jiangnu who traveled thousands of miles to find her husband.

The scenic spot has also built a large-scale cultural garden Meng Jiangnu Garden based on the legend of Meng Jiangnu. The garden is based on the legend of "Jiang Jiangnu cried over the Great Wall in search of her husband a thousand miles away". It also designed and built "night-made cold clothes", " Twenty scenes including "Ten Thousand Man Builds a City" make people more deeply aware of the hardships and twists and turns of this touching love story.

There are couplets on both sides of the front hall in the temple: "The Emperor of Qin is safe, and the Great Wall has built a grudge; Jiangnu is still alive, and she will be remembered in every piece of stone for thousands of years." This truly reflects people's likes and dislikes of Meng Jiangnu and Qin Shihuang. There is also a famous Chinese couplet in the front hall: "The sea water falls, the floating clouds grow long and disappear" (hǎi shuǐ cháo, zhāo zhāo cháo, zhāo cháo zhāo lu; f yn zhǎng, cháng cháng zhǎng, cháng zhǎng cháng xiāo) contains endless philosophy and makes people think endlessly.

8. Wuyuan is harmonious and natural, with landscapes and traditional Chinese paintings

Wuyuan

Wuyuan in history

Wuyuan County is located in the northeast of Jiangxi Province. Belonging to the Huizhou region, it is one of the six counties in ancient Huizhou and one of the birthplaces of Huizhou culture. Wuyuan is known as the "Book Town" and "Tea Town". It is a famous cultural and ecological tourism county in the country and is hailed as "China's most beautiful countryside" by the outside world.

In order to facilitate the rule of the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty decided to establish Wuyuan County on the eighth day of the first lunar month in the 28th year of Kaiyuan. The county seat was located in Qinghua Town. In the first year of Tianfu (901 AD), the county seat was moved to Xiangao (Today's county seat Ziyang Town). When the county was established, Wuyuan belonged to Shezhou.

The explanation of the name "Wuyuan" can be roughly divided into three theories. One is that "Wuyuan River surrounds the city on three sides", hence the name; It belongs to Wuzhou, so it is named after "the saying of Wu Nu"; thirdly, it flows into Wuzhou from the big bigo water in the east of the county", hence its name. There are different opinions, each with its own merits.

Visit Wuyuan

Historically, the southward migration of the Central Plains nobles brought rich Central Plains culture to this place, and the development of the ancient Huizhou people made the culture here more prosperous. Hui culture is not only regional culture, immigrant culture, and Confucian culture, but also reflects the characteristics of Chinese Confucian culture, and has typical and specimen value.

When visiting Huizhou, you should not only appreciate the beautiful scenery like ink landscape paintings, but also have an in-depth understanding of the ancient Huizhou culture in Wuyuan.

Fengshui Menting Jiangwan

Jiangwan was built in the late Sui and early Tang Dynasties. In the second year of Yuanfeng, Shenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty, the eighth generation ancestor of Xiaojiang moved to Jiangwan, and his descendants gradually multiplied and became giants. clan. Jiangwan is a beautiful thousand-year-old ancient town. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, it is quiet and beautiful. Therefore, it is a model of ancient Huizhou Feng Shui culture. The literary style of the past dynasties has been prosperous and many sages have emerged. It is also the ancestral home of Comrade Mao Zedong.

The village still preserves a large number of Huizhou ancient buildings such as Sanshengtang, Dunchongtang, Peixintang, and the Teng family old house, as well as Xiaojiang Ancestral Hall, Jiangyong Memorial Hall, Nanguan Pavilion, and Big Dipper Well. The scenic spot has great historical and ornamental value. It not only has beautiful scenery, but also has rich cultural connotation. "Nine Jinshi in one discipline, six books and four ministers" have always enjoyed the reputation of a hometown of books.

Little Bridges and Flowing Waters in Likeng

Coming to Likeng is like coming to a picturesque paradise, which shows its charm. The houses left by the merchants and gentry of the past tell the story of Likeng's past with their exquisite wood carvings.

The village of Likeng is surrounded by mountains, with beautiful mountains and clear waters, and very beautiful scenery. The village is dotted with ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and residential houses with whitewashed walls and black tiles are scattered along the stream and against the mountain.

The streets and alleys in the village are connected by streams, the bluestone paths are criss-crossed, and dozens of various stream bridges connect the two sides. It seems as if the "small bridges and flowing water people" in Ma Zhiyuan's paintings are really in front of you, but this is the scenery in front of you. , less desolate and more poetic beauty, people can't help but admire it and want to live here forever.

Shuangqiao Rainbow Wooden Board Covered Bridge

In Wuyuan, the wooden board bridge is a major feature. The wooden board bridge made of original fir is like a golden bridge shining in the sun. Under the bridge is the extremely clear river water. From time to time, village girls and farmers pass by on the bridge carrying burdens. The scenery of the mountains and the water are organically combined with the wooden bridge, and the environment is very harmonious.

The famous covered bridge in Wuyuan is the Rainbow Bridge. The bridge is not far from the ancient town of Tsinghua. It was built in the Song Dynasty. It is 140 meters long and 7 meters wide. It is an all-wood structure. The bridge has the words "two" written on it. The couplet "The mirror is caught in the water, the rainbow falls on the two bridges".

Wuyuan is known as "the most beautiful countryside in China". People and nature form a harmonious picture, giving people a sense of returning to nature and otherworldly paradise. "As soon as the half-acre square pond is opened, the skylight and cloud shadows are lingering. I ask where the canal can be so clear, so that there is a source of living water." This is Zhu Xi's poem praising his hometown Wuyuan.

9. Zhouzhuang is the most charming water town in the world

Zhouzhuang

Historical Zhouzhuang

The ancient town of Zhouzhuang is located in Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou In ancient times, it was called Zeguo, and Zhouzhuang was originally called Zhenfengli. During the Yuanyou period of the Northern Song Dynasty (1086 AD), Zhou Digonglang believed in Buddhism and donated 200 acres of Zhuang farmland to Quanfu Temple as temple property. The residents felt Zhou's benevolence and righteousness. Then Zhenfengli was changed to Zhouzhuang.

Zhouzhuang belonged to Changzhou County of Suzhou Prefecture in the Yuan Dynasty, Huating County of Songjiang Prefecture in the mid-Ming Dynasty, and returned to Changzhou County in the early Qing Dynasty. The ancient town of Zhouzhuang is located between Suzhou and Hangzhou, with water running through it. The streets and houses are built along the river, and boats are needed to travel. It presents a simple and quiet style. It is a typical small bridge and flowing water house in the south of the Yangtze River. The picturesque beauty blooms in Zhouzhuang, making it a The most charming water town.

Visit Zhouzhuang

The beauty of Zhouzhuang lies in water, and the charm of Zhouzhuang is also created by water. After thousands of years of historical vicissitudes and the nurturing of strong Wudi culture, a beautiful water town has emerged. in front of people. The bells of Quanfu Temple in Zhouzhuang tell the story of the beginning of a new day, the autumn moon in Nanhu welcomes the arrival of the evening, the falling geese in Zhuangtian expound the hope of life, and the snow in Dongzhuang heralds the arrival of a good harvest. Visit Zhouzhuang and experience the different beauty.

Yixitang Museum, the Hometown of Ceramics

Porcelain is a great invention of our ancestors. Archaeological data shows that the Chinese have produced pottery for more than 10,000 years. The Yixitang Museum is a private ancient ceramics museum jointly established by Henan Yixitang Cultural Investment Co., Ltd. and others with the assistance of the Zhouzhuang Town Government and Zhouzhuang "Jiangnan Family".

The museum displays the entire process from the creation and firing of primitive pottery with the theme of the Yellow River, Yangtze River and other river basins to modern porcelain in the history of mankind in my country. ***Six ceramic exhibition halls with themes from prehistory to the Shang Dynasty, the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the Han Dynasty, the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the Song and Yuan Dynasties, and the Ming and Qing Dynasties were set up. Since the collection of exhibits is mainly in northern my country, the exhibits focus on the northern kiln system.

Visiting the Yixitang Museum, you can learn about the development and firing methods of ceramics in my country. It is a unique museum.

View the Folklore History Folk Collection Hall

The Tianxiaode Folk Collection Hall is located in Chenghuangdai, Zhouzhuang Town, facing west to east. It is a typical building of the middle and late Ming Dynasty. The collection in the museum is divided into eight categories: woodware, pottery, porcelain, jade, copper and tin wares, stoneware, purple clay, and bone and horn products. Among them, furniture from the Ming and Qing dynasties, porcelain and jade from past dynasties accounted for the largest proportions, and money spent on copperware was particularly precious.

The Folk Collection Museum has a collection of more than 200,000 items from various dynasties since the Stone Age, divided into two major categories, including daily life, production and labor tools, and official supplies scattered among the people. Furniture of the Ming and Qing dynasties, porcelain and jades from all dynasties accounted for the largest proportions, and money spent on copperware was particularly precious. The collections in the museum are very precious and truly reflect the folk customs and Wu culture and history in the area around the ancient town. Visiting the collection hall is another supplementary lesson in folk culture.

Quanfu Temple with Xiaozhong and Tianming

Quanfu Temple is located on the bank of Baijiang River on the west side of Zhouzhuang Town. It was the main building of the temple when Zhou Dishe's residence was built in the Song Dynasty. There are Shanmen, Zhigui Pavilion, Daxiong Hall, Sutra Storehouse, etc. The entire temple has a neat structure, majestic temples and a magnificent sight. The water of South Lake is shining, and the scenery is set by water. It is a wonderful work of nature. The main hall has upturned eaves and corners. The temple has both the profoundness of Buddhist culture and the beauty of architectural art. It is poetic and picturesque, making people full of praise and lingering over it.