Ancient city of Xinjiang

Jiangzhou city was called "woniu city" by the ancients because it is adjacent to Fenhe River in the South and hills in the north. There are only two gates in the north and south. People describe Jiangzhou city as mouth in the south, buttocks in the north, cattle horns in the corner tower, cattle ridge in the North and South streets, cattle ribs in the left and right 62 lanes, and cattle tail in the pagoda. The ancient city is different from the general system of state and county. It abandons the usual pattern of the square city's Cross symmetry axis, and wins with the high and low terrain. The streets, buildings, towers, gardens, temples, steles, three passes, five squares, two gates and 62 alleys are built in accordance with its nature, skillfully using the space, interspersed with them, forming a vivid and lively overall architectural community. After more than 1400 years, influenced by the impact and potential of various times, it still retains the shape of the Tang Dynasty and is an ancient city of great research value.

Ancient city of Xinjiang

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The ancient city of Xinjiang generally refers to the ancient city of Xinjiang

Xinjiang county, formerly known as Jiangzhou, is located in the southwest of Shanxi Province, on the southwest edge of Linfen basin, with Luliang Mountain in the north and Emei Mountain in the south. Fenhe River and Huihe River pass through it. Jiangzhou is an ancient city with a long history. It was the capital of Jin in the spring and Autumn period and Wei in the Warring States period. In the northern and Southern Dynasties, dongyongzhou was set up in the Northern Wei Dynasty, and Jiangzhou was changed by the Ming emperor of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. Sui kaihuang three years (583) Zhou Zhi moved from Yubi to today's county. It has a history of more than 1400 years. The ancient city is adjacent to Fenhe River in the South and hills in the north. According to the height, it is low and wins with the terrain. Overlooking Jiangzhou City, from west to East, "Jiangzhou third floor", "Jiangzhou hall", Gothic "Catholic Church" and "pagoda" of Tang Dynasty, they live on the high wall and skillfully use the space to "create a vivid and changing urban outline and style". This group of ancient buildings has become an important symbol of ancient Jiangzhou.

brief introduction

The ancient city, 10 kilometers west of Xinjiang city, is a new city. The park takes forest natural scenery as the main landscape, with more than 40000 mu of evergreen forest. And in order to reflect the national characteristics, forest characteristics, local characteristics of the principle, the 56 national dwellings in the forest imitation, novel design, beautiful shape. In the vast forest, there is a kind of return to nature. In addition, there are dance halls, tennis courts, swimming pools, hunting grounds, restaurants, sanatoriums and so on, which are good places for group spring outings or summer camps.

history

Jiangzhou, formerly known as Jiangzhou, is located in the southwest of Shanxi Province, on the southwest edge of Linfen basin. It is close to Luliang Mountain in the north and Emei Mountain in the south. Fenhe River and Huihe River pass through it. Jiangzhou is an ancient city with a long history. It was the capital of Jin in the spring and Autumn period and Wei in the Warring States period. In the northern and Southern Dynasties, dongyongzhou was established in the Northern Wei Dynasty.

Jiangzhou hall, created in the Tang Dynasty, was once the "Shuaifu hall" of Zhang Shigui, a famous general of the Tang Dynasty. The hall has five deep rooms and seven wide rooms, which is the largest Hall of state capitals in China. The "Tang Dynasty pagoda" in Longxing Temple, which stands straight out of the blue sky, and the top of the tower has been filled with smoke and clouds for several days . The well-known "biluobei" of Tang Dynasty is a treasure in the history of Chinese calligraphy. It is characterized by handsome small seal characters, unique writing style, neat brushwork and severe layout. The well preserved twelve volume "jiangtie" of Song Dynasty is one of the four famous calligraphers in China, representing the style and features of famous calligraphers in the past dynasties. The "Fusheng Temple" of Tang Dynasty, which is famous for "xuansu", has well preserved several generations of folk calligraphy More than 4O painted sculptures created by artists have become a wonderful work in China's art garden. The mural of straw benefit temple in Ming Dynasty, with the theme of ancient agriculture, is famous in China, which seems to be comparable with the mural of Yongle Palace; the three legged situation of Jiangzhou third floor, which was founded in Yuan and Ming Dynasties, is rare in China; the ten thousand jin giant clock, which was cast in the third year of Tiande in Jin Dynasty, has a melodious sound and can be heard 30 Li at night; it is said that the stone star of "Seven Star slope" can shine at midnight; the museum is of great value The collection of cultural relics such as "jade wall of Warring States period" and "banknote edition of Jin Dynasty" always reflects the colorful national light.

The ancient Jiangzhou, known as the "three cities of the state of Jin", is not only rich in natural resources, but also has outstanding people. Since the spring and Autumn period, it has been the center of political, economic and cultural activities in southern Shanxi. Emperors, generals and generals of all dynasties had frequent activities here, and most of the literati wrote poems and sang songs. The story of "Zhao's orphan" loyally protecting the country takes place here; Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty Li Shimin stationed troops in Baibi and fought against rebel general Liu Wuzhou; this is the place where Zhang Shigui, a famous general of Tang Dynasty, took command and Xue Rengui joined the army; it is also the place where Fenyang King Guo Ziyi and Guo Xi's father and son pacified the rebellion in the river; Zhao Kuangyin, the founding emperor of Song Dynasty, lived in "Longxing Temple" in Jiangzhou; Wang Tong, Wang Bo and Cen Shen of Tang and Song dynasties Scholars, such as Fan Zhongyan, Mei Yaochen, Ouyang Xiu, fan Zongshi, Sima Guang, etc. all settled in Jiangzhou and left many poems and prose. During the Anti Japanese War, Bethune, a famous international communist soldier, once lived in the Catholic Church in Xinjiang county when he went to Yan'an; Feng Yuxiang, a patriotic general, once spent more than three months in "Fenyang cave"; Marshal Helong once led the 120th division to pass by Xinjiang, leaving a couplet for the landlord; Huang Wenhuan, a famous Vietnamese, once gave a speech on Anti Japanese stage; commander Wang Zhen I have led 359 brigades to stay in the Catholic Church.

In addition to these cultural landscapes, all kinds of folk arts and crafts left behind are prosperous and colorful. Embroidery, paper cutting, shadow play, wood carving, stone carving, cloud carving, lacquerware and woodcut New Year pictures are all available. With the publication of Xinjiang folk paper cutting and Jiangzhou drum music "King Qin '.

In traditional industries, "plum blossom tongue pill", "children's seven treasures pill", "Jiangzhou Chengni inkstone", "Gongbi", "Gongmo" and "cloud carving lacquerware" are popular among Chinese people. These products are well-known at home and abroad, loved by the world. In recent years, Lin Yongmao and his son, the associate researcher of cultural heritage and Museum, have won the gold prize of "94 China famous inkstone Expo" through the product of "Jiangzhou Chengni inkstone" elaborately developed for ten years, which has been reported by major newspapers all over the country. The people's pictorial publicizes the inkstone to the whole world in 15 languages, and this inkstone has become a popular product for Chinese people to collect.

In order to protect and promote Xinjiang's history and culture, develop and utilize tourism resources, and develop and revitalize Xinjiang's economy, the State Council listed Xinjiang county as the third batch of national "famous historical and cultural cities" in January 1994.

Travel Tips

Classification of scenic spots: search for similar scenic spots in ancient towns and villages

Opening hours: 8:00-17:00

Best time: the best time to travel in Shanxi in summer

Transportation Guide: the transportation is quite convenient. Tongpu and Houxi trunk railways are the main traffic arteries in the area, and there is a branch line from Liyuan to gudui. The highway takes Yuncheng as the center, the trunk line includes Taiyuan to maojindu, Jincheng to Yumenkou, Linyi to Daning, Yuncheng to Fenglingdu, etc.; the branch line includes Wenxi to Yongji, Fenglingdu to Pinglu, etc. Yuncheng to Sanmenxia and Yuncheng to Fenglingdu expressways have been completed and opened to traffic, and Datong to Yuncheng expressways are also under construction.

There are trains from Yuncheng to Beijing, Xi'an, Tianjin, Chengdu, Taiyuan, Shijiazhuang, Datong, Linfen, etc

Address: Xinjiang county, Yuncheng, Shanxi Province

Longitude: 110.98739746094

Latitude: 35.011899748357

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