There is a 5A-level ancient city in Shandong, with a history of 5,000 years of civilization, and is known as "the first of ancient Kyushu"

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As a region with the richest and most splendid history and civilization in my country, Shandong was an important birthplace of Chinese culture thousands of years ago , Confucianism, which has influenced later generations to this day, was born from this land. It has influenced 9.6 million square kilometers of our country and even many countries in East Asia from Qufu, the holy land of civilization. Not only that, from Confucius to Wang Xizhi, from Xin Qiji to Sun Wu, they are all great historical celebrities born in this land, and they all embody the humanistic spirit of Qilu.

When it comes to Shandong’s cultural heritage, it can be described as extremely rich. From the ancient city of Taierzhuang to the three holes in Qufu, from various temples and Taoist temples to the ruins of various ancient villages, they are all witnesses of local civilization and history. Probably because of the popularity of the scenic spot, there is an ancient city in Shandong with an extremely splendid history that is rarely known. Although it is not as popular as the Internet celebrity scenic spot and attracts more attention from young people pursuing trends, it carries the essence of this land. With the oldest and longest history, this scenic spot is the ancient city of Qingzhou, which has a civilization history of 5,000 years and is known as "the first of the ancient nine states".

Qingzhou Ancient City is located in Qingzhou City, Shandong Province. As the most famous ancient scenic spot in the city, it can be said that it is precisely because of Qingzhou Ancient City that Qingzhou City can develop so well today. As early as 5,000 years ago when Chinese civilization was just born, Qingzhou began its own civilization process. In ancient times, the land of China was divided into nine states, and Qingzhou ranked first, so it was known as the "head of the ancient nine states".

In the subsequent historical dynasties of our country, Qingzhou has been one of the most important local administrative units in Qilu. Its historical glory far exceeds that of today's cities such as Jinan and Zibo. Today's Qingzhou Ancient City is one of China's 5A-level scenic spots. The nearly 10 square kilometers of the ancient city retains its original historical charm. There are hundreds of streets in the entire ancient city, but the most representative street is undoubtedly Zhaode Ancient Street.

Despite the changes over the years, Zhaode Ancient Street still maintains its original pattern in history. The shops lined up on both sides of the street still reflect its prosperity. Blue bricks, stone tiles, and gray wooden doors are all the accumulation of time that history has given to the local area. When you come to Qingzhou Ancient City, you must not forget to check in at these important attractions. Kuixing Tower, Ouyuan, and Lanxi Valley are the most representative attractions in Qingzhou Ancient City.

Have you ever been to this 5A-level ancient city in person? Welcome to discuss with me below.

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