Where is the real Jiangnan?

In a narrow sense, Jiangnan refers to Nanjing, Zhenjiang, Changzhou, Wuxi, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Huzhou, Jiaxing, Shaoxing, Ningbo, Shanghai and other places near the Taihu Lake basin south of the Yangtze River.

Jiangnan in a broad sense includes the areas south of the Yangtze River in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hubei and Hunan.

Jiangnan refers to the geographical area, as the name implies, it refers to the south of the Yangtze River, especially the area south of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in the concept of human geography.

In different historical periods, the literary image of Jiangnan is different. Jiangnan first appeared in the pre-Qin and Han Dynasties. The Eastern Zhou Dynasty was the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River where the vassal states of wuyue were located, that is, the areas south of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, such as Shanghai, Zhejiang, southern Jiangsu, southern Anhui, eastern Jiangxi and northwestern Jiangxi (from the CCTV documentary Where is Jiangnan).

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Jiangnan has a vast territory and some cultural differences. Among them, cultural Jiangnan refers to Shanghai, Hangzhou, Jiaxing, Huzhou, Shaoxing, Jinhua, Ningbo, Lishui, Zhoushan, Taizhou, Wenzhou and Quzhou in Zhejiang, Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, Zhenjiang and Nanjing in Jiangsu, Huangshan, Xuancheng, Maanshan, Wuhu, Chizhou and Tongling in Anhui, and Shangrao and Tongling in Jiangxi.

Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, the culture given to Jiangnan has really changed Jiangnan from a geographical term into a word that contains beauty, culture and wealth, and is constantly yearned for and expected by the world.

In the process of shifting the economic center of gravity to the south, Jiangnan gradually replaced the Central Plains. By the middle of the Northern Song Dynasty, Jiangnan economy had become the most important core position of the national economy, and now the Yangtze River Delta is also one of the most developed regions in China.

Jiangnan is not only famous for its land of plenty and beautiful scenery, but also one of its traditions, which also casts the cultural character of some Jiangnan people. Jiangnan culture is the representative of long-lasting love, and the well-known stories such as talented people and beautiful women are another praise for the cultural heritage.

The classical Jiangnan architectural style with white walls, blue tiles and small bridges and flowing water also has a quiet and beautiful charm. The dishes are exquisite, salty and sweet, and they are also representatives of some Jiangnan areas.

Jiangnan is famous for its prosperous culture and education. Nanjing Qinhuai River Confucius Temple is a temple in memory of Confucius. Jiangnan Palace Garden in the Confucius Temple complex is an examination room for ancient students and a symbol of Jiangnan imperial examination culture.

In addition, there are many famous academies in Jiangnan. Three of the four academies are located in the south of the Yangtze River, namely Bailudong Academy in Jiangxi, Yuelu Academy in Hunan and Shigu Academy.

Others include Ziyang College, Bagui College, Xiangshan College, Lize College, Lindong College, Ming Dow College, Maoshan College, Qishan College, Yangming College, Ganquan College, Hua Hui College, Li Bai Bookstore and Jason Wu College.

From ancient times to the present, a large number of literary works praising Jiangnan have constructed the "Jiangnan" imagined by China people. Bai Juyi's Good Jiangnan, Su Dongpo's Looking at Jiangnan, etc.

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