This is Longzhou

This is Longzhou

It is located in the center of Xijiang River, 3.5km east of Wuzhou City, surrounded by water. In the Song Dynasty, it was listed as one of the eight scenic spots in Wuzhou. It covers an area of about 1.5 hectares and is surrounded by water on all sides. A peak rises and stands in the middle stream. It is called "Dragon Island Chengzhi".

Related Legends

Legend 1: it is said that in ancient times, an immortal put a cage under the Dragon Island, which contained a pair of precious ducks. No matter how big the flood was, the duck was never submerged. Therefore, it is also called "floating island".

Legend 2: it is said that in ancient times, an immortal put a chicken cage with a pair of precious ducks to carry, so no matter how big the flood is, it will not sink. Wuzhou people also call it "chicken cage island".

Historical evolution

Wenchang Pavilion was built in Ming Dynasty and rebuilt in Kangxi period of Qing Dynasty. The green trees on the island are tall and straight, the trees on the river are shining, the water under the island is splashing, the waves are like silver beads, the waves are like snowflakes, and the boats are flying. Overlooking the beautiful mountains, Wuzhou mountain city, surrounded by mountains and water, a school of southern scenery, it is pleasing to the eye.

Yongli emperor of the Southern Ming Dynasty once made a special trip to spend the Mid Autumn Festival in this boat, which was called water palace celebrity duo shizan. He said: "standing here, standing in the middle, the only one is Longzhou" (Untitled by Liu Yigui of the Ming Dynasty), "Cui Dao is a dragon stone, just like a whale crocodile.". Among the mainstays, big river is the key to sales. " (yuan Jingxing's Untitled in Ming Dynasty) and "strange stones are like a boat, with waves lapping on the shore and flowing in the middle.". Because of Chengxing, I came to listen to the sound of the river for a half day tour. "

Yongli emperor of the Southern Ming Dynasty used to park the boat here, singing and dancing with the boat as the "water hall", drinking and having fun. He did not miss Shu for more than half a year. In 1921, Dr. Sun Yat Sen visited here. Now it has become a lover's Island, a good place for people to relax.

Tourism information

Best travel season

Located in the lower reaches of Xijiang River, when the water rises, only the upper part of the island can be seen; when the water level is at the bottom, the bottom of the island can be seen. Therefore, the best season for sightseeing is suitable for all seasons. You can see the beauty of the island at different water levels.

It's Longzhou transportation

To reach silongzhou, you need to go to the ferry in the city to take a boat to the island. If you want to see it in the distance, just go to the Bank of Hedong exit. At this time, you can take bus No.4.

Long Zhou accommodation

The nearest place to stay is Wuzhou Hotel.

Longzhou cuisine

Three yellow chicken, paper wrapped chicken, Longfeng stew can choose.

Address: Xijiang River, 3.5km east of Wuzhou, Guangxi

Longitude: 111.35158538818

Latitude: 23.471118927002

Ticket information: no ticket required.

Chinese PinYin : Xi Long Zhou