Xianshi ancient town

Zigong Xianshi ancient town scenic spot

synonym

Xianshi ancient town generally refers to the scenic spot of Xianshi ancient town in Zigong City

The scenic spot of Xianshi ancient town in Zigong City stands on the Bank of Fuxi River, 11 kilometers southeast of Zigong City, which is the "Millennium salt capital". It is an interesting contrast with Zigong, a famous historical and cultural city. Xianshi ancient town has a long history, ancient buildings and cultural relics are well preserved. It was approved as a famous historical and cultural town in Sichuan Province by the provincial government in 1992. At the end of 2004, the declaration of Xianshi ancient town as "a famous historical and cultural town in China" has passed the evaluation of the expert group of the State Council.

In March 2018, the ancient town of Xianshi in Zigong City was officially promoted to a national 4A scenic spot.

Historical origin

Xianshi, formerly known as Xiantan, was built in the Sui Dynasty 1400 years ago and renamed "Xianshi" in the first year of the Republic of China.

It is said that baxiangu, the illegitimate daughter of the Jade Emperor, was wild and uninhibited. She was tired of extravagance in the heaven and longed for the beautiful scenery in the world. One day, she took Peony Fairy, lotus fairy, lion, dragon, tiger, elephant and monkey to the world. She played in the area of Guxian city and was so happy that she lay down beside the river and fell asleep.

The Jade Emperor was very angry, so he took back his soul and left his body in the world. Therefore, from a high point of view, the mountain landform of the ancient town is like a beautiful girl lying on her side. There is another beach in Fuxi River, just at the foot of the fairy, so it is called "Xiantan".

geographical environment

Regional location

Xianshi is located in the north of Yantan District, Zigong City, 104 ° 52 ′ E and 29 ° 20 ′ n. Xianshi town is adjacent to Xindian township of Da'an District in the East, Washi town of Yantan District in the south, Huixi river of Yantan district and Weiping town in the west, and Heping Township, Dashanpu Town, Sanduozhai town and Heshi town of Da'an District in the north. From (Gong) Fu (Shun) road to pass through the town in the South and North, only 10 kilometers from Zigong City in the north, 11 kilometers from Heshi town in the north, 10 kilometers from Washi town in the South and 27 kilometers from Fushun County in the south, the traffic is very convenient.

physical geography

Xianshi town belongs to shallow hill landform, with an altitude of 270-360 meters and an average altitude of 300 meters. The town is high in the north and low in the south. The west boundary of the town is Fuxi River. In the north of the town, Changtan River, a tributary of Fuxi River, flows into Fuxi River from east to west through Yaoba. Another tributary of Changtan river is Libai river. In the south of the town, Yangliu River, a tributary of Fuxi River, flows into Fuxi River from east to west through Dayan. The total length of the three tributaries is about 25 km through Xianshi town. It is one of the main irrigation water sources in Xianshi town. There are three small reservoirs in the town, with a total capacity of 455000 cubic meters and an irrigation area of 1170 mu. Among them, the capacity of Machu reservoir is 200000 cubic meters, the irrigation area is 370 mu; the capacity of Shangshui reservoir is 114000 cubic meters, the irrigation area is 140 mu; the capacity of Huangjue reservoir is 141000 cubic meters, the irrigation area is 660 mu. Xianshi town is a typical subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, humid and mild climate, abundant rainfall, sufficient sunshine, long frost free period, annual average temperature of about 18 ℃, frost free period of 354 days, annual rainfall of 1261.2 mm, annual dominant wind direction is northwest wind, average wind speed of 1.8 m / s.

Since ancient times, there has been a saying that "fairies come down to the earth and lie by the river, gold and silver jewelry are scattered all over the beach, jade belts are swept by thousands of sails, and jade trees are dancing with green bamboos.". The folk song of "the tiger leads the elephant trunk, the parrot is happy, the lion looks back at the peony; the drum of Tiantan Hanoi is ringing, and the gods are meeting on the pier dam", vividly summarizes the beautiful legend and beautiful environment of Xianshi ancient town.

Zigong Xianshi ancient town "set up town because of salt", a thousand year old town with a history of more than 1400 years, is one of the important salt transportation docks of Fuxi River at that time, and is commonly known as "the first salt transportation town in China". In the past, Zigong well salt entered the Tuojiang River, the Yangtze River and Chishui, and went to Rongcheng, the west of Sichuan, the north of Sichuan, the east of Sichuan and the Three Gorges. The ancient town has become the first important post station and water wharf for well salt to leave Sichuan. Now, all kinds of traditional handicrafts such as iron making, cotton spinning, fishing, and traditional festivals such as dragon lantern, sedan chair, Zhongkui temple fair, street teahouses and Sichuan opera play in the town Friends, long pole dry tobacco and other folk customs heritage complete, unique customs. Ancient town with beautiful natural scenery and magical historical and cultural heritage, people linger.

Classical style

Xianshi town nestles on the Bank of Fuxi River. This millennium old town has experienced countless ups and downs, and its charm still exists. It was once the only place for Zigong well salt to go out of Sichuan. It is known as the Pearl of the ancient salt road. It is also famous for "four streets, five stacks, five temples, one ancestral temple, three docks, one carp, three memorial archways, nine steles and ten lands", as well as exquisite classical buildings and the prosperity of Buddhist culture. Therefore, it has been approved as a provincial historical and cultural city by Sichuan Provincial People's government, and has been identified as a provincial pilot town. In May 2007, it was named as "a famous historical and cultural town in China".

Since the reform and opening up, all aspects of the ancient town have been greatly developed. There are rich ancient cultural and natural landscapes here. Even the name of the ancient town comes from the beautiful legend: "the daughter of the Jade Emperor is intoxicated by the beautiful scenery of the world, and she lies on the side of the river bank of the Fuxi River and sleeps soundly, so she is named Xiantan." Therefore, the charm of ancient architectural art and Buddhist culture is full of this ancient town. The ancient buildings in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties: Nanhua Palace (built in 1692 AD), Tiantian Palace (built in 1850 AD), red walls and tiles, Zhongao Gaoqiao, carved beams and painted buildings, wood carvings of birds and animals, flowers, plants, insects and fish, are of different shapes and lifelike. The Buddhist culture here is also very prosperous. There are many Buddha statues and sculptures, incense and incense for many years. The ancient temple bells reverberate in the ancient town. There is also the "fairy Valley", once known as "yaochi". There are many places of interest, such as cliff carvings, cave Avalokitesvara, moon well and so on. Xianshi town is really a good place for leisure and vacation.

Scenic spot setting

Xianshi ancient town has four streets, five stacks, five temples, one ancestral temple, three docks, one carp, three archways, nine steles and ten lands

Four streets: Main Street, banbian street, Xinjiezi street and Xinhe street.

Five Temples: Nanhua temple, Tiantian temple, Chuanzhu temple, Huguang temple and Jiangxi temple

One ancestral hall: Chen ancestral hall (intact)

Three wharves: salt transportation Wharf (Xianshi salt ship wharf), which is hard to find. Trains have replaced salt boats, and the way salt is transported has completely changed.)

One Li (LI) three archways: there are three archways with different architectural features within one Li (one wood and two stones)

Nine steles and ten lands: shamaoshi, jiaohuayan, dayudong, Xiaoyudong, yueliangjing, dingjiatuo, yinbashan, yinheshan, yingmenkou, luojiadong, Emperor's tomb, wannianfen, huangjueyan, etc

There are undeveloped scenic spots in Xianshi Town, such as fish cave, moon tomb, Hu's ancient well, Qinu tomb, Shimen hall, etc.

Population administration

Xianshi town is subordinate to Yantan District of Zigong City. It is only 11 kilometers away from Zigong City, covering an area of 55.12 square kilometers. The town has a population of 38068 people. It governs 26 agricultural villages and one street community, covering an area of 0.96 square kilometers, including 17.6 hectares of ancient town. The town has a population of about 4150 people, including 1861 non-agricultural people, 2289 farmers who go to town for business, house purchase and temporary residence The comprehensive land use is 51.7 square meters, the urbanization level is 11%, the GDP is 415.73 million yuan, the proportion of primary, secondary and tertiary industries is 48%, 27% and 25% respectively, and the per capita income of farmers is 2390 yuan in 2005. The town has basically formed a system pattern of one central town, two general market towns, four central villages and 19 grassroots villages.

Xiantan Changbao was set up in Shangbei road in Qing Dynasty. Xianshi group was set up in 1912, Xianshi town was set up in 1935 and Xianshi township was set up in 1941. After liberation, Xianshi township was still used. In 1951, Xianshi, Shuikou, Dongshan and Shili were set up separately. In 1955, Xianshi, Dongshan and Shili were merged into Xianshi township. In 1958, Shuikou township was merged into Xianshi commune. The township was restored in 1984, and Yaoba and Dayan townships were merged into Jianzhen in 1995

. Located in the northwest of the county. East Bank of Fuxi River, 25 kilometers away from the county. It covers an area of 55.3 square kilometers and has a population of 39000. Fu (Shun) from (Gong) highway transit. It has jurisdiction over 26 village committees and Xiantan neighborhood committees including Shangshui, Tiancheng, bamao, Huafeng, Shita, Yuehe, Yulong, Yudong, Jiankou, aodian, Yunxi, Shuikou, yaowan, Dongshan, Wuqi, Jiaowan, Xiangshan, Dayan, Yujia, Baisheng, Badou, Shihou, Shiqiao, Machu, Nanhe and Baishu.

natural resources

Township enterprises have brewing, feed chemical, fertilizer and other plants. Agricultural production of rice, wheat, sweet potato, corn, soybean. Economic crops are rape, sugarcane and jute. He also raises silkworms and pigs. There are five historic temples and "fishing cave" scenic spots in the territory, and there are many cliff stone carvings between the stone forest outside the cave. In April 1992, it was approved by the provincial people's government as the provincial famous town protection town.

cultural meaning

Chuandou style commercial buildings are the main ones in southern Sichuan. The buildings retain the original style and features, and there are many temples and ancestral halls. In particular, the well preserved "four streets, five gates, five temples, one ancestral temple and three docks" have become the representative works of the unity of architectural style and design ideas of ancient towns in China, known as the "specimen of southern Sichuan town customs" and the "living specimen" of southern Sichuan town customs.

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