The green mountains and green waters of Zhuxi have been established as Wuling County for more than 2,200 years since it was established in the fifth year of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty (202 BC). In ancient times it was Chu, adjacent to Qin and Ba; today it is Hubei, connecting Chongqing and Shaanxi. Looking back at the tourism activities in the county, there are vivid and touching myths and legends, as well as travel notes and poems with talented writers, which highlight the strange mountains and rivers throughout the past and present. In terms of natural landscape, there are the deep and steep Shibali Long Gorge; the Jixinling Mountains that "step into three provinces with one foot"; and the primitive Wanjiang River. In terms of cultural sites, the Sanyanba Cherry Orchard site was the seat of Wuling County in the Han Dynasty; Cixiaogou in Eping has poems carved on the cliffs of imperial wood from the Ming Dynasty; Piantou Mountain is the "place where the North often ascends", and the ruins of the Zushi Temple are still there; during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, The Great Wall of Chu is located in 6 ruins including Guanya and Tietongzhai in Zhuxi County. In terms of contemporary construction achievements, there are Piantou Mountain Forest Park; Longwangya Tea Garden; and the Eping Power Station Project, etc. In terms of folk culture, there is the unique Xiangba folk song, which is being declared as the "Hometown of Chinese Han Folk Songs"; the Shanerhuang Opera is one of the 36 local preserved operas in the country.
Zhuxi is an undisturbed paradise. The quiet primeval forests, towering cliffs, breathtaking acres of meadows, colorful pastoral fields, and the mysterious folk customs of the intersection of Qin and Chu all demonstrate to people the huge appeal of Zhuxi’s tourism resources. The Shibali Changxia Natural Scenic Area, hidden deep in the mountains and unknown to people, has been designated as a provincial scenic tourist area and nature reserve, and is in the process of applying for a national nature reserve. It integrates mountains, water, springs, caves and rare animals and plants, with thousands of verdant mountains, abrupt peaks, towering ancient trees, flowing springs and waterfalls. It is simple and mysterious, making it a wonderful eco-tourism destination. Piantou Mountain Forest Park in the south of the city integrates five scenic spots: Longquan Cave, Kongjia Tu, San Tu, Bashan Guesthouse, and Piantou Mountain. It has strange peaks, cuiwei, and rugged rocks, just like a fairyland on earth. The historic Chu Great Wall site is a huge military defense project built by the Chu State around 611 BC. There are 6 sites in Zhuxi with a total length of 100 kilometers. It has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. It uses carambola, lime powder, and clay. It was built and has gone through more than 2,500 years of history and is immortal. The site of collecting imperial wood is the relic of ancient human activities in Zhuxi when building the Forbidden City in the Ming Dynasty. The magistrate of Guanghua County at that time, Yan Xikui, harvested imperial wood and couldn't get it. He completed it in Cixiaogou of Zhuxi and wrote a poem to leave the cliff stone carvings for thousands of years. . There are also Neolithic Yangshao Culture and Longshan Culture sites in Chuanxingzhai, Wangjiatao and other places, which reflect the splendid ancient civilization of Zhuxi. Wen Taishi’s Tomb in the Quanxi Primeval Forest, Qin Wang’s Tomb in Shuangqiao Township, and the Han Tombstone Group in Zhaojiazhuang , "Eight Ancient Scenic Spots" of Zhuxi, etc., which contain the long history and mysterious color of Zhuxi. Zhuxi belonged to the Yong Kingdom in ancient times. In ancient and modern times when transportation was underdeveloped, it was the only passage from the southern kingdom of Jingchu to Sichuan and Shaanxi. At the same time, because it was close to the important salt town in Sichuan and rich in tribute tea, Zhuxi was also a gateway for salt merchants traveling north and south. The ancient tea and salt road that transported tea to the north. More than 3,000 years ago, King Wu conquered Zhou, and the battlefield was at Zhuxi. Jiang Ziya's soldiers sank the barracks (now the barracks township). King Wu of Zhou defeated the enchantment formation. Hearing that the grand master was killed in Longling, Huang Tian turned his soul into Sishui Pass. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the State of Chu built the Great Wall of Chu successively to resist the invasion of Qin and Ba. In 278 BC, Yongnuo, the governor of Shangyong City, met his friend Qu Yuan while returning from Hanzhong County and passed by Zhuxi. It's a pity that Qu Yuan was in exile and seeking relief from death at this time, so he was unable to leave any writing. It is said that around 520 AD, the founder of Zhenwu practiced in Mount Aungshou. Due to the high mountains and dangerous roads, it was difficult for ordinary people to approach, so he practiced for 7749 years without being able to see the fireworks in the world. When the sun was rising, Zhenwu Patriarch kicked the mountain sideways in anger, leaving Biantou Mountain behind. From then on, there was drought, the land failed to harvest, and the people suffered. The south of the mountain became Hungping (today's Eping), and the north of the mountain became Shaotian (today's Shaotianba). In order to atone for their sins, people worked hard to build the temple. However, due to the steep mountains and steep roads, temple construction was very difficult. Luban heard about it and built a ladder to help. There are still many Luban bridges and Luban stones left. In 683 AD, when Li Xian, Emperor Zhongzong of the Tang Dynasty, was exiled to Fangling, he passed through Zhuxi and suffered from heat stroke. He drank plum tea to relieve the pain. From then on, Zhuxi tea was introduced to the palace and was named tribute tea by Wu Zetian. In 737 AD, the poet Li Bai left Sichuan for Jing, passed by Zhuxi, and wrote the poem "A Spring Tour of Shi'e Stream with Pei Shijun of Shangzhou".
In 1407, the fourth year of Yongle, Zhu Di, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, built the Fengtian Palace and renovated the Forbidden City. He sent Qiu Shilang and his troops thousands of miles away to Cixiao Valley in Zhuxi to harvest golden nanmu. Later, Liao Xikui, the magistrate of Guanghua County, commemorated this event. A poem, carved on a huge stone in Cixiaogou, known as "Cliff Carving" in history...
In the feudal era, Zhuxi was a battleground for military strategists and a must-pass for merchants. It was also a religious and cultural place. An important base for transmission and reproduction. In the past, there were more than 50 large and small temples in the county, and there were four temples with more than 100 monks, namely Lotus Temple, Qingshan Temple, Baiyun Temple and Guanyin Pavilion. Master Yinguang, the 13th generation eminent monk of Chinese Buddhism, studied sutras and sought Dharma at Lotus Temple from 1881 to 1899. Later, he achieved Zhengguo and moved to Putuo Temple in Zhejiang Province. Master Wuming, known as the "King of Monks" in the world in modern times, started practicing Dharma in Guanyin Pavilion at the age of 8. After his debut, he moved to Guiyuan Temple in Wuhan to teach disciples and spread Dharma.
Zhuxi Gongmu Culture 1. Nanmu. The Chinese name is Lauraceae. It was approved by the State Council as a national first-level protected wild plant on August 4, 1999. It is distributed in Sichuan, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, etc. It is one of the high-grade woods, with a light orange-yellow color and slightly gray texture. Elegant and quiet, the texture is warm and soft, non-shrinking, and has a delicate fragrance when it rains. The Ming Dynasty court used it extensively. Nowadays, most of the Forbidden City in Beijing and the finest ancient buildings in the capital are constructed of nanmu. Nanmu is not rotten and has a delicate fragrance. Royal libraries, golden lacquered thrones, interior decorations, etc. are mostly made of Nanmu. In furniture, it is often used in conjunction with red sandalwood. There is a nanmu forest in Lanniwan Village, Xinzhou Township (formerly the back hill of Wengjia Courtyard), covering an area of ??more than 8 acres. There are 144 large and small nanmu trees. The tree trunks are as tall as metasequoia, with a height of more than 30 meters and a diameter of 100 centimeters at chest. According to the forestry Experts say the two largest trees are about 500 years old.
2. Imperial wood. The Forbidden City in Beijing was built in 1420. Unfortunately, the three main halls (Taihe, Zhonghe, and Baohe) were burned down by fire in the later period. Its components were severely damaged, and a large amount of nanmu was needed to restore the palace in 1558, some of which was collected from Zhuxi. "Zhuxi County Chronicles 6.1 Historic Sites" published in the 6th year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty records: Cixiaogou, Eping Township, Zhuxi County, is 30 kilometers away from the county seat. The terrain is narrow, with steep sides, and the water flows out of the Shi River. In the past, there were many trees. In the former Ming Dynasty, when the old palace was built, imperial wood was collected here. There were three poems engraved on the wall, with complete dates and names. The poem was three inches in diameter. The poem said: I collected imperial wood and entered this deep valley. I couldn't find it. , Yu Yan hesitated. Collect royal trees and enter this deep valley. If you seek what you have, you will receive it and offer it like jade. The wood is obtained, the materials are beautiful, the palace is completed, and the imperial plan is consolidated. In the Wuwu year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty, Liao Xikui, the magistrate of Guanghua County, wrote a book called Qu Hua's Book of Classical History, Huating. This cliff carving has been listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit by the National Development Document No. 2006.
Cixiaogou, the name of this land comes from the collection of imperial wood. According to the legend of the local elderly, a lot of local labor was used to collect nanmu. The palace said: "The wood was collected here for the restoration of the palace. All the people in the world are the emperor's people. He is always busy, doing good for the people, and loving the people. Why should we not show some filial piety?" Afterwards, Cixiaogou got its name from the legend of Gongmu. This ditch is adjacent to Huiwan River and passes through Xinzhou and Majiahe (Lanniwan). From this point of view, the current nanmu forest in Lanniwan Village is also the place where the royal wood was harvested. The waterway is the main transportation route. A large amount of wood in Cixiaogou will be transported down the ditch when the rains are strong in summer and the water will rise, passing through the Han River to Xiangyang, and then transported north to the capital via land. The wood used in the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing, the left and right gates, and the Yongshou Palace, one of the left and right Shunxi Palaces, includes nanmu from the Cixiaogou Valley of Zhuxi.