Which city is called the most beautiful city in Qinling?

In junior high school geography class, the Qinling-Huaihe line is repeatedly mentioned, and some teachers also ask students to mark its location on the map. This natural geographical dividing line divides the eastern part of China into two parts: the north and the south. There are great differences between northerners and southerners in food, clothing, housing, transportation, cultural customs and so on. Since the Internet era, various differences have been compared by netizens, forming a protracted "North-South dispute".

So what is the city on the dividing line like? Shangluo, Shaanxi Province, located in the hinterland of Qinling Mountains, is a "North-South compatible" city. Some people say that "Shangluo in Shaanxi is the most beautiful, and Shangluo South Business is the most beautiful." This city, which is only 130 kilometers away from the provincial capital Xi, is also the "back garden" of Xi people. Other places may dislike this name, but Shangluo people will not. They think that the back garden is a place for people to rest and put their souls. Since ancient times, Xi people have witnessed the change of historical dynasties. On the surface, the clouds are light, but in their hearts, they are full of enthusiasm for breaking through the world. Shangluo is willing to silently act as Xi 'an's "wife's helper".

But it needs to be clear that it cannot be regarded as "Shangluo attached to Xi 'an". Although Shangluo is the least known compared with Hanzhong and Ankang in southern Shaanxi, if we expand our horizons, we will find that Shangluo is really unusual.

Shangluo's name comes from Shangshan and Luohe in its territory, and comes from the place names between mountains and rivers. In fact, it also reveals the landscape characteristics of Shangluo. From the air, the landscape of Shangluo can be described as "fragmented". Of course, this also makes Shangluo's six counties and one district have a unique natural environment: first, the Golden Canyon with peculiar geological structure is dotted with scenic spots, and a series of waterfalls of different sizes and shapes attract tourists the most; Followed by Niubeiliang, Tianzhu Mountain and Wangmu National Forest Parks, the scenic spots are well developed and the nature reserves are closed; Finally, there is a fairyland-like Tussah Water Cave, which is very large in scale. Compared with caves in the south, it is not too humid, and it is unique in Shaanxi.

Shangluo is connected with Henan Province in the east and Hubei Province in the south. In the Millennium with Chang 'an as its capital, its strategic position is self-evident. Shangluo is the only place for all parts of the south to reach Chang 'an. In troubled times, Shangluo is a battleground for military strategists. For thousands of years, the intersection of north and south has made Shangluo complex and diverse, and the north and south are compatible.

Reflected in the diet, noodles are the staple food in Shangzhou and Luonan, and there are many ways to make jiaozi, oil cakes, Guo Kui and noodles. Friends got together and chatted happily. They "dry drink" when they pick up the cup, and they are unprepared for snacks and drinks. After drinking, they can shout a few words of Shaanxi opera, which is very generous.

In Shangnan, Zhen 'an and Zhashui counties, rice is the staple food. Whenever the Chinese New Year approaches, pigs will be killed, and pigs are raised by themselves. After killing pigs, some fresh meat is left for the New Year, and the rest is smoked into bacon, which is the best meal on weekdays. The wine that local people drink is also homemade sugarcane corn wine. By the way, the fungus of tussah water is very famous now.

On the other hand, Feng Dan and Yang Shan County are in a transitional zone, bounded by Hun Ridge. Lingbei residents like to eat pickles, while Lingnan residents like to eat pickles. Lingbei listens to Qin opera, Lingnan listens to ancient paintings ... Rice, wheat and corn are all planted, and the dietary characteristics of the north and south blend quietly here.

There is both the atmosphere of the north and the spirit of the south, which is both inclusive and distinctive. This is probably the charm of Shangluo.