The No. 1 Village in the World Taierzhuang Ancient City Scenic Area in Zaozhuang City

Shandong Province is located on the eastern coast of China and on the lower reaches of the Yellow River. It has rich natural resources and a developed tourism industry; when it comes to Shandong’s scenic spots, we actually know a thing or two about it from primary school textbooks. So when traveling to Shandong, which attractions should not be missed? Next, Urban Culture will give you a detailed introduction, let’s take a look.

The ancient city of Taierzhuang is located at the center of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, at the junction of Taierzhuang District, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province and the four provinces of Shandong, Suzhou, Henan and Anhui. The ancient city began in the Qin and Han Dynasties, developed in the Tang and Song Dynasties, and prospered in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is known as the "No. 1 Village in the World" (gifted by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty). The ancient city covers an area of ??2 square kilometers, with 11 functional areas, 8 major scenic spots and 29 scenic spots. It is the largest ancient city in China. It is a national 5A tourist attraction and has the reputation of "China's most beautiful water town".

The ancient city of Taierzhuang is called "the living ancient canal" and "the only remaining heritage village of the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal" by the World Tourism Organization. Taierzhuang Ancient City contains ancient rivers, ancient docks, ancient Chinese water cities, Taierzhuang War Memorial Hall, and cross-strait exchange bases. Together with Warsaw, it is one of the only two cities in the world that was rebuilt as a world cultural heritage after being destroyed by artillery fire in World War II.

The ancient city of Taierzhuang is located in the southeast of Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, at the center of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. The ancient city of Taierzhuang belongs to the warm temperate continental monsoon climate zone, which is greatly regulated and influenced by the ocean. It has four distinct seasons, sufficient sunshine, and heat. Rich and long frost-free period. The annual average temperature is 14°C and the annual average precipitation is 794 mm. The average annual sunshine hours are 2182.3 hours, with no frost. The dominant wind direction throughout the year is northeasterly, with an average wind speed of 2.3 meters/second. Spring generally lasts from March 24 to May 19, lasting about two months, and is characterized by rapid temperature rise, less precipitation, windy weather, and strong evaporation; summer lasts from May 20 to September 18, and lasts for four months. It lasts for about 2 months, with hot and humid weather, high temperatures, and heavy rains. Autumn lasts for 2 months from September 19 to November 10, with less precipitation, lower temperatures, cooler weather, more sunshine, and occasional high temperatures. , or there may be continuous rain; winter from November 11 to March 23 of the following year is characterized by cold and dry conditions, frequent northwest winds, and scarce rain and snow. The annual average temperature is 14℃, the annual minimum average temperature is 8.2℃, and the annual maximum average temperature is 19.5℃.

The ancient city of Taierzhuang has eight architectural styles, including northern courtyard, Huizhou architecture, water town architecture, southern Fujian architecture, European architecture, religious architecture, Lingnan architecture, and Lunan residential buildings. During the Ming and Qing dynasties and the mid-to-early period of the Republic of China, there are 6 water gates, 7 sentry gates, 8 blockhouses, 9 government offices, 18 medicine stores (hospitals), and 33 temples that can be examined in the ancient city of Taierzhuang and the gate area. , 40 schools, more than 100 other types of shops, and more than 6,000 residential buildings. The buildings in the city are mainly characterized by simplicity and simplicity, with the characteristics of "seven points of beauty and three points of beauty". Many buildings are built next to the river, with shops facing the street in front and canal piers in the back. The architectural style is "natural and harmonious", which not only reflects the grandeur and solidity of northern architecture, but also reflects the dexterity and beauty of southern architecture.

Scenic spots not to be missed

Ancient City Jiuzhi Scenic Area

It covers an area of ??38,155 square meters and a construction area of ??30,295 square meters, accounting for approximately 10% of the core area of ??the first phase of the ancient city. One tenth. The main ones include the General Office, Tianhou Palace, Cuiping Academy, Taizhuang Station, Rishengchangji, Wenhui Restaurant, Xieyu Tea Shop, Fufeng Hall, Tianshui Hall, Sanke Hall, Lunan Folk Houses, Minnan Folk Houses, Jiuhe Inn, Linshui shops and other Ming and Qing dynasty buildings of different styles.

Anlanmen Scenic Area

Mainly include Anlan Island, Ximen Site, Taierzhuang History and Culture Museum, Water Gate, Ximen Bridge Taierzhuang War Temporary Command Post, Buyun Bridge, Guanyin Hall and Inverted Guanyin Hall and other attractions.

Guandi Temple Scenic Area

Mainly include Miaowang, Monk’s Tomb, Guandi Temple, War Commemoration Square, Golden Dragon King Temple, Xiaonanmen, County Administration Submarine Culture Museum, Attractions such as Wang Dexing and various ancient canal wharfs, as well as casual dining venues such as Hutianyuan.

Tracker Village Scenic Area

Tracker Village Scenic Area mainly includes Jiulong Temple, Zhengjie Archway, Xinglong Bridge, "tracker village" folk compound, south mosque, shrine, ancient sluice, "earth Garden" and other attractions and a hot spring resort hotel.

Beicheng River Scenic Area

The urban wetland park features various types of wetland plants from Jiangbei water towns. It has nine connected ponds and is connected to the moat. The main scenic spots include Hehuadian, Shuilianwang, Luhuadang, Zhilanting, Yingweize, Linghuapu, Shuizhutan, Daoxiangze and other characteristic wetland landscapes, as well as Taohuawu, Yangliuan, Xinghuadu and Metasequoia Embankment. , Zhunti Pavilion, Qingliang'an, Youjiabu, Zhongzhengmen, Taishan Palace and other shore attractions and service areas.

Huamen Tower Scenic Area

A leisure scenic spot featuring traditional Wangtang garden landscapes such as Banqiao Wang and Huamen Tower. The main attractions are Banqiao, Huamen Tower, Wanshui Bridge, Lanling Academy, Taierzhuang Water Culture and Art Museum, the old site of Lanling County Government, the World War II Bullet Traces Wall Visitor Site, Huamenlou Xiaoshisha Floating Market, etc.

Canal Market Scenic Area

A scenic spot featuring leisure and canal landscape sightseeing, mainly including Tianhou Temple and Stage Square, Chaoyun Square, Hu Family Courtyard, and Yujia Wharf , Taierzhuang Gate Heritage Park, Shuangxiang Pier, Wanggong Bridge Pier, "Taishantang" Private School, Taierzhuang Grand Canal Historical and Cultural Exhibition Hall, Zhonghe Hall, Dehexiang, Great War Heritage Park and other attractions.

Water Market Scenic Spot

A scenic spot with the theme of traditional commercial street shopping, mainly including Wanjia Courtyard, Zhaojia Courtyard, Wujia Piaohao, and Xinhe Street Yiwang Commercial markets such as Lou Street, Tin Hau Temple Pier, Fuxing Building, Xiao Jianzhou and other attractions.

Transportation

Aviation: Zaozhuang is surrounded by Linyi Airport, Xuzhou Guanyin Airport, Lianyungang Donghai Airport, Jining Jiaxiang Airport, Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, and Qingdao Liuting International Airport. The distances between the airport and the ancient city of Taierzhuang are 90 kilometers, 110 kilometers, 110 kilometers, 130 kilometers, 280 kilometers and 370 kilometers respectively.

High-speed rail: By taking the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail, the travel time from Beijing and Shanghai to Zaozhuang is 2.5-3 hours; the travel time from Changsha, Wuhan, and Qingdao to Zaozhuang is 6 hours, 4 hours, and 4 hours respectively.

Train: There are Zaozhuang Station, Xuzhou Station, Pizhou Railway Station and Linyi Railway Station in and around Zaozhuang. The distances from the ancient city of Taierzhuang are 50 kilometers, 73 kilometers, 48 ??kilometers and 80 kilometers respectively.

BRT Bus Rapid Transit: Take BRT Bus Rapid Transit Line B10 from Zaozhuang High-Speed ??Railway Station (the journey takes about 90 minutes) directly to the ancient city of Taierzhuang.

Take Line B1 from Zaozhuang West Station, and take Line B2 at the Dongjiao Passenger Transport Center (the journey takes about 50 minutes) directly to the ancient city of Taierzhuang.

Self-driving tour: Go north (or south) on the Beijing-Fuzhou Expressway, get off at the Zaozhuang Section (Hanzhuang/Taierzhuang) exit, go straight east, and take the tourist line (about 25 kilometers) to the ancient city of Taierzhuang. Go north (or south) on Beijing-Fuzhou Expressway, get off at the exit of Zaozhuang (Linyi Tangzhuang), go to Zaozhuang Bus Station, then follow National Highway 206 through the ten thousand acres of durian garden, and then reach the ancient city of Taierzhuang. Take the eastbound (or westbound) Zaolin Expressway at the (Taierzhuang) exit, go straight south, and take the Zaotai Line (a journey of about 15 kilometers) directly to the ancient city of Taierzhuang.