Langzhong Ancient City, Sichuan 1
The ancient city of Langzhong in Sichuan has been an important military and military city for more than 2000 years. Also known as "Yuen Long Wonderland" and "Bashu Key". This ancient city was completely built according to the astronomical geomantic theory of the Tang Dynasty, so it is also called the ancient geomantic city. Its chessboard-style ancient city has a unique pattern, and Langzhong ancient city has also become an important place to study the ancient architectural features of China.
2. Yunnan Old Town of Lijiang
Lijiang is a place where many nationalities live together. Besides the Han nationality, there are 22 ethnic minorities here. Old Town of Lijiang has a history of over 800 years. There are mountains and water here. Together, they created a poem, a picture of "Every household walks around the water in front of the house and hangs willows behind the house".
3. Pingyao Ancient City, Shanxi Province
The ancient city of Pingyao, Shanxi Province is a well-preserved prototype of the ancient county town of Ming and Qing Dynasties. It has a history of more than 2,700 years, and is the dual heritage of China culture and world culture. There are more than 300 historic sites in Pingyao ancient city.
Rishengchang Bank, the founder of Hyundai Bank of China, Sala Temple, the treasure house of oriental colored plastic arts, and Daxiong Hall, the oldest and most precious wooden structure building in China, are all located in Pingyao Ancient City.
4. Shexian Ancient City, Anhui Province
Zhou She, formerly known as Shexian County, is the seat of the ancient Huizhou government and the main birthplace of Huizhou culture, Huizhou opera, Huizhou merchants and Huizhou cuisine. Shexian is the main producing area of Huimo, Sheyan and Four Treasures of the Study. Shexian has the honorary titles of "China Huimo Capital", "China She Yan Hometown" and "Huizhou Opera Hometown".
The significance of the four ancient cities
These four ancient cities all have strong national styles and local characteristics, and they are part of the splendid cultural heritage of the Han nationality. They respectively represent the regional characteristics and styles of a certain historical period, and have distinct characteristics. It is of great significance to study the architecture, history, population, customs and culture of the Han Dynasty.
These ancient cities fully embody the traditional architectural style and planning concept of the Han nationality. It is an iconic ancient city with the historical and cultural characteristics of the Han nationality. In the historical development of China, it shows a complete picture of extraordinary cultural, social, economic and religious development.
Refer to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Four Ancient Cities in China