Hunan and Guizhou rode the ancient city of Qianyang for 38 days and 3,000 kilometers.

? The annual long-distance cycling was planned at the beginning of the year, and the general direction came back from cycling in Yunnan, Sichuan last year. From Xiangxi to Kunming, Yunnan, to Xishuangbanna, (Lugu Lake, Shangri-La, Ruili and Tengchong have all ridden). The daily itinerary depends on the scenery and intensity of the road. Every time I relive the ups and downs on those long-distance roads, I will always be intoxicated for a long time, so I am full of yearning and expectation for the new journey.

? Because Xiangxi is located in Wuling Mountain area in the east of Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, its unique landform has given birth to amazing natural scenery, and it has been at the forefront of the Central Plains Dynasty and southwest ethnic minorities since ancient times, leaving a rich and charming cultural landscape in this area. The Tianmen Cave hanging high in the sky, renamed Wangcun in furong town because of Liu Xiaoqing, the Aizhai Highway that countless car fans dreamed of conquering, the tea cave in the border town, the noisy ancient town of Fenghuang, and the Qili Bridge in Zhijiang surrendered by the Japanese invaders, etc., are really lifelong regrets for people who like to ride.

? I chose a cultural and human landscape tour of Xiangxi Ancient Town-Qianyang Ancient Town-Zhijiang Ancient Town-Fenghuang Ancient Town-Ganzhou Ancient Town-Aizhai Bridge-Murong Miao Village-Liye Ancient Town-Furong Ancient Town-Border Town.

The first phase of the route goes deep into the hinterland of western Hunan, so the journey is longer, the time is longer, the difficulty is greater and the scenery is more beautiful. You can enjoy the original natural scenery and the ethnic customs of Miao and Tujia in Wuling Mountain area to the maximum extent.

When planning the cycling route on the map, it is found that the mountainous area in the southeast of Hunan is vast and sparsely populated, and the distance between counties is far away. In order to see more scenery and accumulate more experience, I sometimes deliberately avoid the main road and bypass the county town. The towns I pass through are estimated to be pocket-sized. So I'm worried about whether there are hotels in every town. What if it's not? So the route must have at least two plans every day, one strong and one weak. Considering the weather, route, health, scenery and other factors, it is necessary to ensure that you can reach a place with accommodation around 3 pm every day.

? Considering the route, scenery and time comprehensively, it is decided that the total route is more than 4000 kilometers, which takes more than 60 days. There are four stages, each of which is 10 days and 1000 kilometers. Each node has a station and can come back at any time.

Actually ride two routes-Huaihua, Hunan-Zhong Fang County-Qianyang Ancient City, hongjiang city-Zhijiang Dong Autonomous County-Mayang Miao Autonomous County-Fenghuang Ancient City-Jishou City of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture-Aizhai Bridge-Guzhang County-furong town-Baojing County-Huayuan County-Tea Cave in Border Town-Songtao County. County-Qianhu Miao Village-Langde Shangzhai-Leishan County-Danzhai County-Sandu County-Libo County-Qixiaopaifang-dushan county Boss Town-Yazhou Town of Pingtang County-500-meter spherical radio telescope (FAST) Town (Kedu Town)-Luodian County of Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture-Bianyang Town of Luodian County-Duanshan Town of Huishui County.

(June 30)? In the morning, D2 rode more than 30 kilometers from Zhong Fang County to the ancient city of Qianyang by the Yuanshui River in hongjiang city. After a quick visit, he found a place to live next to the ancient city and then had a buffet. After lunch break, continue to visit the ancient city at 3 pm.

It is 1400 years earlier than Dayan ancient town in Lijiang, Yunnan, and 900 years earlier than Fenghuang ancient town. The great writer Wang Changling's classic poem "There is a piece of ice in the jade pot" was born here. Emperor gaozu set the county in five years, and still retains the ancient city gate. Most of the ancient buildings in Qianyang Ancient City were built in Ming and Qing Dynasties. This ancient city of more than 2,000 years is close to the ancient city of Fenghuang, but there are few tourists. Here is simple and quiet, mottled ancient streets, elegant and chic houses, everything is so in line with my heart for this ancient city.

Tomorrow, I will continue to ride for more than 50 kilometers to zhijiang city, the surrender place of Chinese and Japanese troops in War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.

? The ancient city of Qianyang may be unfamiliar to many people, and I believe not many people have heard of it, but it is actually a 4A-level scenic spot in China. No matter the landscape presented or the preservation degree of its ancient buildings, we can see the characteristics of its ancient city.

Moreover, it is nearly 900 years earlier than the ancient city of Fenghuang, with beautiful scenery and beautiful scenery. It is the first ancient city in western Hunan, known as the gateway of Yunnan and Guizhou.

There are many buildings in Qianyang ancient city, with white walls and gray tiles as the main tone, red sandstone, green slate, small blue tiles, Chinese fir and stone chips as the finishing touch, which combines the architectural characteristics of local nationalities, such as the very famous Little Sun Building.

Although it has experienced more than 2220 years of history, it is not easy for these ancient buildings to be preserved so far.

? Now there are many places that dare to be called ancient cities, including an antique commercial street and several deja vu buildings. Although it is not the largest and best ancient city, it must be the most hidden and authentic ancient city. It is hidden because few people know about this ancient city. The reason why it is true is that this ancient city is the best preserved compared with many famous so-called ancient cities, and there is no trace of "tearing down the real monument and making a fake monument". On this 0.8-square-kilometer land, the buildings of the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China are preserved, and the indigenous residents in the ancient city account for 90%.

Therefore, from this perspective, the ancient city of Qianyang deserves to be the first ancient town in western Hunan.

Qianyang Ancient City is one of the most intact ancient cities in Ming and Qing Dynasties in China, and it is a national historical and cultural city. There are more than 40 well-preserved cultural relics and historic sites in Ming and Qing Dynasties, such as Nanzheng Street, Bell and Drum Tower, Wanshou Palace, Zhuangyuan Bridge, Laoxian Cliff, Baoshan Academy, Longwang Temple, Laoye Lane, Chifeng Building and Furong Building, which are known as "the first scenic spot in the upper reaches of South Chu". Among them, there are 2 provincial key cultural relics protection units. There are eight landscapes in the ancient city of Qiancheng, namely, the symbol of the dragon is green, the red treasure is sunny, the fishing net of the lion beach, the limit of the cormorant spring, the small dragon, the jathyapple of Hushan, the firewood of Niupo and the misty rain of Liuxi. The scenery along the Yuanshui River is beautiful.

"Drag the corpse lane" was once the mysterious passage of the county government. According to legend, ancient catchers often wrapped prisoners who died of illness and starved to death in prison with mats at night and dragged them outside this alley at night. Every night, people will drag the footsteps of the body, which is very scary.

Every house in the city is full of vitality.

Children play and old people chat.

Settle down in this leisurely and quiet slow life,

? Although compared with other ancient cities, the ancient city of Qianyang is not well-known, but it is free and open to all, and only by slowly tasting, enjoying and finding accommodation in the ancient city, the accommodation prices of several houses are unacceptable, so settle down outside the city first.

In the ancient city of Qianyang, discovery may be the greatest pleasure. Without noisy commercial development, how many secrets will be hidden in the long quiet years?

? More than 2,200 years later, Qianyang ancient city still left a large number of complete ancient buildings in Ming and Qing dynasties, and at the same time formed completely different characteristics from other newly developed ancient cities: the residents of the ancient city are basically aborigines. This feature makes the ancient city of Qianyang a famous city of discovery in China.

It seems to be frozen by time here, which makes people cross into an unknown era. I feel the breath of ancient culture, and I strongly want to describe the scene at this time, but I hate that my mind is blank and I can't find the right words.

The wooden houses all over the street are very eye-catching Because Yuanjiang and Suishui meet here, the ancient city is surrounded by water on three sides. According to ancient geomantic omen, it is a treasure trove of geomantic omen. .

When traveling, people are always easily drowned in the crowd of tourists and vendors.

The ancient city of Qianyang, however, makes people feel completely different from the past-a kind of tranquility that has never been seen before, and a kind of happy socialization that is different from other places.

This place is not suitable for sightseeing, but for retreat.

In the small bridge covered by ancient rhyme and the long river of history, look for it slowly and listen slowly.

Ancient and quiet, this is what an ancient city should look like.

I love the ancient city of Qianyang not only because of its history, but also because it has not been commercialized. When you come here, you can slowly taste the simplicity of this important town at the junction of Hunan, Chu and Miao Di and the original features of the "Yunnan-Guizhou Gateway".