Langzhong ancient city

Langzhong ancient city is surrounded by water on three sides and supported by mountains on one side. It has a beautiful scenery and has been known as "langyuan fairyland" since ancient times. Langzhong has a long history of more than 2300 years. It was the capital of BA in the middle of Warring States period.

There are many entrances to the ancient city, mainly Zhuangyuanfang. The street layout in the city is basically East-West or north-south. Most of the intersections have clear guide signs, so you will never get lost.

You can have a panoramic view of the ancient city by climbing the Huaguang tower. In addition, Jinping Mountain in the southern suburb of the ancient city, the Great Buddha Temple separated from the ancient city by a river, and the famous city exhibition hall in wumiao street in the west of the city are all good places to stop.

The ancient city is surrounded by a new city outside. In the ancient city, motor vehicles other than tour buses are not allowed to pass.

Langzhong ancient city

Langzhong ancient city is a national AAAAA tourist attraction, a thousand year old county, the hometown of Chinese Spring Festival culture, and one of the four ancient cities in China.

Langzhong ancient city is located in the northeast edge of Sichuan Basin and the middle reaches of Jialing River. The total area of "5A" scenic spot of Langzhong ancient city is 4.59 square kilometers, and the core area of the ancient city is 2 square kilometers. As of 2015, the ancient city has a history of more than 2300 years, and is an important military town of ancient Ba and Shu states.

Langzhong ancient city has 8 national key cultural relics protection units, such as zhangfei temple, Yong'an temple, Wulong temple, Tengwang Pavilion, Guanyin temple, Baba temple, Dafo temple, Daogong courtyard in northern Sichuan; 22 provincial cultural relics protection units, such as shaojiawan tomb group, Wenbi pagoda, shishiguan cliff statue, Leishen cave cliff statue, Niuwang cave cliff statue, the former site of the General Political Department of the Fourth Front Army of the Red Army, Huaguang tower, etc.

In February 2010, Langzhong City won the title of "cultural hometown of Chinese Spring Festival"; in September 2013, Langzhong ancient city tourist area was approved as a national 5A tourist attraction.

Historical evolution

Langzhong belongs to Liangzhou in Shang and Zhou dynasties. The spring and Autumn period belongs to the state of Chong. In the late Warring States period, the state of Ba destroyed the state of Chong and moved its capital from Jiangzhou to Langzhong.

Langzhong county was set up in Qin Dynasty, which was subordinate to Bajun county. Langzhong in the Han Dynasty was the county governor of Brazil, and Zhang Fei was in charge for seven years.

Langzhong in the Eastern Jin Dynasty was a prefecture of northern Brazil. Langzhong in the Western Wei Dynasty was governed by Longzhou and Panlong county.

In the Sui Dynasty, Langzhong was changed into langnei and Longzhou was ruled. Daye three years, changed Longzhou to Brazil county.

Tang Dynasty was still known as Langzhong, which was ruled by Longzhou. Langzhong was governed by Langzhou in the Five Dynasties, Northern Song Dynasty and Southern Song Dynasty.

In the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty, Sichuan set up a temporary provincial capital for 17 years. During Shunzhi period, the temporary capital of Sichuan Province was located in Langzhong for more than 10 years.

In the first year of the Republic of China (1912), the North Sichuan Mission Office was set up in Langzhong.

In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), it was changed into the observation Office of northern Sichuan.

In the third year of the Republic of China (1914), it was changed to North Sichuan Road Department, and soon changed to Jialing Road Department, and moved to Nanchong.

On December 29, 1949, the Chinese people's Liberation Army took over Langzhong.

On January 8, 1950, the people's Government of Langzhong county was established.

In August 1993, Langzhong was listed as a municipality directly under the central government of the province, which was managed by Nanchong.

In September 2013, Langzhong ancient city tourist area was approved as a national 5A tourist attraction.

geographical environment

geographical position

Langzhong ancient city is located in the north of Sichuan Basin, in the middle reaches of Jialing River, adjacent to Yilong and Bazhong in the East, South in the south, Jiange in the west, Cangxi in the north, and 300 km away from Chengdu, the provincial capital.

Climatic characteristics

Langzhong ancient city is a subtropical humid monsoon climate zone with mild climate, abundant rainfall and moderate light. The average annual temperature is 17 ℃. The extreme maximum temperature is 39 ℃ and the minimum temperature is - 4.6 ℃. The annual frost free period is 290 days, the average annual sunshine is 1379.8 hours, and the average annual precipitation is 1033.9 mm.

Main attractions

architectural composition

The total area of "5A" scenic spot of Langzhong ancient city is 4.59 square kilometers, and the core area of the ancient city is 2 square kilometers. The architectural style of the ancient city reflects the living Fengshui view of ancient China. The chessboard pattern of the ancient city and the architectural group integrating the north and South styles form the architectural groups with different styles, such as "semi pearl", "pin" and "Duo". It is a typical example of the perfect "harmony between man and nature" in the site selection of ancient Chinese cities.

Langzhong ancient city is located in the cave site surrounded by mountains and water. Its architectural layout strictly follows the Fengshui cave method. Langzhong mountain is located in the center of the city, which is surrounded by water. Zhongtian tower is built in response to Fengshui's "ten ways of Tianxin". The rest of the streets and alleys in the city are centered on zhongtianlou, with the cross street as the main trunk. They are spread out layer upon layer, like a chess game. In the ancient city, there are a large number of residential courtyards, mainly Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings, with single eaves of Xieshan wooden structure, row upon row, green tiles, powder walls, carved doors and windows. Courtyard or sitting north to south, sitting east to west, to receive light from the cold; or close to the mountains, facing the water, facing the mountains, to gather wind.

Features of scenic spots

Cultural characteristics

original culture

The ancient city of Langzhong is one of the birthplaces of the original culture of the Chinese nation. As early as the Neolithic period, human beings have been thriving. "Lu Shi" notes: "all the state-owned Huaxu yuan, because of the name of Huaxu home, is Langzhong Yushui (Jialing River ancient name) Huaxu is the mother of Fuxi, whose mother is in Langzhong. Langzhong, Chengji of Gansu and Chenzhou of Henan constitute the chain of Fuxi Culture.

 

Ba Culture

Langzhong ancient city was one of the centers of Ba people's activities in ancient times, and formed a rich and colorful Ba culture. In the fifth year of King Shen of Zhou Dynasty (316 BC), the last state of BA was established in Lang. It can also be seen from the dance of Ba people, the "living fossil of Ba culture", as well as the folk arts of northern Sichuan lantern opera, Nuo opera, niudeng Zhuma, etc., which are popular in Langzhong.

 

fengshui culture

The Fengshui culture of Langzhong ancient city is unique. Langzhong is located in the northern edge of Sichuan Basin and the middle reaches of Jialing River. It is a place of tight rein encircling protection formed by the intersection of Daba Mountains, Jianmen mountains and Jialing River water system. "The city is surrounded by rivers on three sides and mountains on four sides." The unique situation of mountains and rivers and the integration of landscape city. The site selection of the city is guided by the theory of ancient Chinese geomantic omen, which is very consistent with the image of "four geographical subjects", namely "dragon", "sand", "cave" and "water". It has been listed as a "Chinese geomantic culture tourism destination" in the tourism master plan formulated by Sichuan Provincial Tourism Administration.

 

Three Kingdoms culture

The ancient city of Langzhong is an important part of the cultural tourism line of the Three Kingdoms. During the Three Kingdoms period, Zhang Fei, a general of the Shu Han Dynasty, served as the prefect of Brazil and stayed in Langzhong for seven years (214-221 A.D.), where he led 10000 people to defeat the attack of 30000 people led by Zhang Ying, a general of Cao Cao, and won the victory of "protecting the territory and the people". On the eve of Zhang Fei's expedition to Wu, he was killed by his subordinates fan Qiang and Zhang Da and buried in Langzhong. The "huanhou Temple" built for him by later generations is now a national cultural relics protection unit. In addition, Zhou Qun, Qiao Zhou and Cheng Ji, the famous officials of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms, Huang Quan, the general of Zhenbei, and Ma Zhong, the general of Zhennan, are all from Langzhong.

 

Imperial examination culture

The ancient city of Langzhong is rich in imperial examination culture. In Tang Dynasty, Langzhong produced Yin Shu and Yin Ji, and in Song Dynasty, Chen yaosou and Chen Yaozi. Gongyuan, built in the Qing Dynasty, is located in Xuedao street of Langzhong ancient city. In 1652, Sichuan Province was not jinged. The temporary capital of Sichuan Province was located in Langzhong, where four provincial examinations were held. According to Baoning Fu Zhi and Langzhong County Zhi, there are 116 Jinshi and 404 Juren in Langzhong, which is known as the number one scholar and hometown of Juren in Sichuan.

 

Astronomical culture

Langzhong ancient city is the research center of ancient Chinese folk astronomy. Luo xiahong, a famous calendar astronomer in the Western Han Dynasty, was born in Langzhong. His Taichu calendar is the first complete calendar with written records in China. Luo xiahong is one of the founders of huntian theory. Huntian theory is an advanced theory of cosmic structure in ancient China. His improved equatorial armillary sphere has been used in China for two thousand years. In the last years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the astronomers of Zhou Qun, Zhou Shu, Zhou Ju and their grandparents and grandchildren were also from Langzhong; Zhang Daoling of the Eastern Han Dynasty observed the sky at the "Yuantai" of "Yuntai Mountain" and "Wencheng mountain" in Langzhong, and later "soared" there. Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng, two Yin Yang Feng Shui experts of the Tang Dynasty, observed the celestial phenomena in Langzhong. Later they were buried in the tiangongyuan in Langzhong, leaving many intriguing legends.

 

Religious culture

Langzhong ancient city has a long history of religious culture. Since the Han and Tang Dynasties, Taoism, Buddhism and Islam have been introduced to Langzhong. Later, Christianity and Catholicism came one after another. The believers built temples and churches here, forming a scenic spot in Langzhong's multi culture. Mosques and Baba temples, holy sites of Islam, Catholic relic Catholic Church, Langzhong Evangelical Church, the largest Christian Church in Southwest China, Yuntai temple, luzu temple and Baxian cave of Taoism, Dafo temple, Guanyin temple, Yong'an temple, Wulong temple, Yuanjue temple and Qianfo Temple of Buddhism

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