Langzhong is one of the four best-preserved ancient cities in China (the other three are Old Town of Lijiang, Pingyao and Huizhou). It is the eighth 5A scenic spot in Sichuan (the first seven teammates are Dujiangyan, Emei Mountain, Jiuzhaigou, Leshan, Huanglong, Beichuan and Wenchuan). It is a city built according to the astronomical geomantic theory of the Tang Dynasty, and is praised as the first geomantic city by the people. It is the place with the largest number of champions in the history of Sichuan Province (because of good feng shui? In the early Qing Dynasty, it was the Sichuan Provincial Association for nearly 20 years.
It is a classic example of "harmony between man and nature" in the site selection of ancient cities in China. It is the hometown of Charlotte, an astronomer in Han Dynasty, and also the important birthplace of Spring Festival culture. Du Fu once described the beauty here with the poem "Langzhong is rare in the south of the city". The ancient city of Langzhong has left a deep imprint on people's hearts. There is no Pingyao's massiness, no Lijiang's affection and no Shexian's beauty. Langzhong is full of aura and relaxation.
How to play the ancient city of Langzhong?
From the perspective of sightseeing, the landscape of Langzhong ancient city can basically be divided into four blocks: Ancient City, Nanjinguan, Jinping Mountain and Baita.
the ancient city of langzhong
The site selection is completely in accordance with the ancient geomantic principles. Known as the textbook of Feng Shui in China, it is surrounded by water on three sides and mountains on all sides. The whole Langzhong is surrounded by Jialing River. From a distance, Langzhong looks like a big gourd.
Nanjinguan
Nanjinguan ancient town, located in the south of Langzhong ancient city, is backed by the beautiful Jinping foothills and faces Langzhong ancient city across the river. Since ancient times, it has been a land and water fortress where merchants gather and goods trade flourishes.
Now, it has become a commercial street, but the live sitcom "Yuen Long Wonderland" shows the local characteristics, which is really eye-opening.
Since ancient times, it has been a land and water fortress where merchants gather and goods trade flourishes. It is located in the south of Langzhong ancient city, backed by the beautiful Jinping foothills, and there is a narrow old street near the river. It is ancient and beautiful, with a long ancient rhyme, and faces the ancient city of Langzhong across the river. Antique, full of poetry and painting. Waterway from north to south, from Guangyuan to Chongqing to Shanghai, is the only way to connect the ancient city and Jiangnan.
Langzhong Jinping Mountain
In Du Fu's poems, "Where the Jialing River is like water, stones and jade depend on each other", the Jialing River flows slowly from here. The central axis of Wu Daozi's "Jialing River Map"-Jinping is surrounded by mountains and waters, and the outline of the ancient city is outlined.
It is called Gulang Mountain and has the reputation of "the first mountain in the world". Located in the south of Langzhong, a famous historical and cultural city in China, it is often called Jinping because of its "colorful flowers and trees, two peaks like a screen". Wu Daozi, 300 miles away, the map of Jialing River and Mountain, centered on Jinping. Du Fu's poem "Langzhong event can be heartbreaking, Langzhou rarely goes south" refers to this.
Baita
Built in the late Ming Dynasty, it is located in Baita Mountain in Langzhong, which is known as "the first mountain in the world". It is another landmark building in Langzhong. The White Pagoda is a Feng Shui Pagoda with 13 floors and a height of 29 meters, with 12 floors outside and 6 floors inside. There is a spiral staircase on the 9 1 floor for people to climb, look around through the window and watch the scenery in Langzhong from different angles. Climbing to the top floor and looking to the northwest, you can't see the cliff under your feet, which makes people feel as if they are flying in the air. Langzhong Ancient Town