Langzhong ancient city slogan

The first time I learned about Langzhong was in an advertisement of CCTV: "Langzhong, Langzhong, I am waiting for you here ~ ~"

Only after listening to it many times did I know the word "Lang" and this place-"Langzhong".

One day, I came to Nanchong, Sichuan, on the Jialing River, and suddenly found that it was very close to Langzhong, so I decided to find out at once.

Let's see how big it is:

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 also the place with the largest number of champions in the history of Sichuan Province (because Feng Shui is good? ); Langzhong was also the capital of Sichuan in the early Qing Dynasty for nearly 20 years.

Langzhong Zhuangyuanfang ▼

Because Hong, who made great contributions to taichu calendar Law, was a native of Langzhong, and Langzhong was officially recognized as the hometown of China Spring Festival culture.

What's even more rare is that Langzhong Ancient City is a rare ancient city in China that doesn't accept tickets.

Since such a big place does not accept tickets, why is the ancient city of Langzhong far less famous than Lijiang, Pingyao and Huizhou?

The most obvious reason may be the name: "Pheasant". At least five out of ten people look familiar but don't know how to read it. The name contains uncommon words, which is really a thorny issue for a tourist city, so the Langzhong government always puts out the Chinese pinyin "Lang" first when advertising. . .

Langzhong County was founded in the Qin Dynasty in 3 14 BC, and the name Langzhong has been called in China for more than 2300 years. Such an ancient name can't be changed because of travel, not to mention "Langzhong", although uncommon, is a word with excellent meaning.

In A Dream of Red Mansions, Lin Daiyu was described as "Yuanlang Xianpa". "Yuen Long" refers to the place where immortals live. The word "immortal" first came from Langzhong.

Li Yuanying, the younger brother of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin, was stationed in Langzhong (then called Longzhou), where he built a palace and named it Yuen Long. Since then, Yuen Long has become synonymous with Langzhong. (In addition, Li Yuanying also built a Wang Tengting in Langzhong, but unfortunately it was not the one written in Wang Bo's Preface to Wang Tengting. )

There are two different views on the word "Lang".

Langzhong is located at the intersection of Daba Mountain, Jianmen Mountain and Jialing River, surrounded by water on three sides. Geography of Old Tang Dynasty called Langzhong Langzhong because Langzhong meandered through the county town on three sides. Because Jialing River is also called Langzhong Water, Langzhong is named after water.

Xu Shen of the Eastern Han Dynasty said: "Langzhong is high in terrain, and the periphery of Jialing River is a rolling mountain, just like the gateway to Langzhong, so according to Xu Shen, Langzhong is named after the mountain.

Anyway, Langzhong is an excellent place surrounded by mountains and rivers, attracting poet Du Fu to write poems and painter Wu Daozi.

Langzhong's unique geographical location makes its site selection and construction completely conform to the astronomical geomantic theory of Tang Dynasty.

Looking down from the air, the intention of dragons, sand, water and caves in geomantic omen is clear at a glance, naturally forming a geomantic pattern, with Xuanwu hanging its head, Suzaku dancing, Qinglong wind and white tiger taming! (I don't know. . . )

Langzhong Feng Shui Pattern ▼

Today, there are still more than 70 well-preserved ancient streets and lanes in the ancient city of Langzhong, which is 2 square kilometers in Fiona Fang, criss-crossing with the Zhongtian Tower as the axis, spreading out in a chessboard shape, with a grand and regular pattern.

Overlooking the ancient city ▼

Zhongtian Building ▼

Ancient dwellings in Ming and Qing Dynasties ▼

However, walking in these ancient alleyways, it is difficult for us to feel the connotation given to this city by Du Fu, Wu Daozi, Li Yuanying and Luoxiahong. Because that's the aroma of Zhang Fei beef and Baoning vinegar.

Langzhong is the origin of Baoning vinegar and one of the four major vinegar producing areas in China. How much vinegar is there here? For example, bars and inns are the most common in other ancient cities, but in Langzhong ancient city, when you look around, rows of shops all say "foot soaking with vinegar 10 yuan"!

The only thing that can compete with the "vinegar bar" is the beef shop named Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei, a general, was a Brazilian satrap, guarding Langzhong for seven years. Before Zhang Fei attacked Wu, he was killed by his subordinates and Zhang Da and buried in Langzhong. People built a Huanhou Ancestral Hall in front of his grave to commemorate him.

The people in Langzhong have a deep memory of Zhang Fei and know that the best way to remember one thing is to associate it with food, so the famous Zhang Fei beef in Bashu was born.

Besides vinegar and beef, there are mushrooms, bean jelly and fried silkworm chrysalis all over the street. All these show that this ancient city is "different". Compared with other ancient cities that pursue "literary style", Langzhong is even a bit "deviant".

However, if you go to more places, you will understand how valuable this "deviant" is. I have long been tired of the aesthetics of the ancient city, but when I arrived in Langzhong, I became high.

Outside the main street of the ancient city, there is hardly any commercial atmosphere, and the residents of the ancient city who have lived here for generations still live their original lives.

Grandma sunbathes at the door ▼

They don't treat tourists as cash cows, they don't treat tourists as uninvited guests, but they treat tourists as distant guests. Chairs or sofas will be placed at almost every door to rest tired tourists. Some people also lovingly posted a note that said, "Come and rest when you are tired, free of charge".

Primitive dwellings ▼

In the ancient city circle, although Langzhong ancient city has a long history and well-founded, its reputation lags far behind, which may be related to its unusual name, lack of "literary flavor" or other reasons. ...

But it is precisely this that makes it the most grounded and oldest city. Go to Langzhong with your eyes full ~ ~

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