Introduction and description of Qianzhou Ancient City’s attractions

Hujiatang

Hujiatang is said to have existed in the Tang Dynasty. Later, it was named Hujiatang because the Hu timber merchant was the owner of the pond. It is one of the unique attractions in the ancient city, covering an area of ​​about 2,800 square meters. A winding "Qingfeng Bridge" divides the pond into a big pond and a small pond. There is an ancient well in the small pond called "Anlan Well", which is very deep. Seeing the bottom is the source of pond water and a treasure of Feng Shui. Dozens of families living around the pond have unique ancient architecture from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. They have nurtured many talents such as Yang Weisu, the calligrapher and calligrapher, Army Major General Gao Kunlu, Gao Xunyi, a martial arts examiner, and the famous philosopher Zhou Liquan. Hujiatang is filled with the tranquility of the Jiangnan water town of "small bridges, flowing water, and people's homes". In particular, the lotus flowers growing out of the mud in the pond are like holy and shy fairies. They are dancing in the breeze along with the large emerald green lotus leaves. In the recesses of the leaves, crystal clear jade beads are shining, just like gods throwing pearls and jade into the world. Like a fairyland. In the dead of night, frogs are singing, crickets are singing, and fireflies light up the thoughts... The lotus pond has become a good place for tourism and vacation, leisurely strolling, fishing and water play, and lotus viewing. It is also the Lotus Viewing Festival held on the 24th of the sixth lunar month every year. land. Hujiatang embellishes the ancient city of Qianzhou in a poetic and picturesque way. Qianzhou City God's Temple is located behind the old cinema in the ancient city of Qianzhou. It was built in the 11th year of Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1672). It was destroyed by war in the 60th year of Qianlong reign, and was rebuilt twice in the 6th year of Jiaqing reign and the 10th year of Daoguang reign. There are inscriptions to test

Qianzhou Huangcheng Temple

This temple covers an area of ​​about 700 square meters, with a construction area of ​​378 square meters. It faces south and has a hard mountain with a brick-and-wood structure of buckets and raised beams. The Qianzhou City God Temple and Guanyin The halls are now interconnected.

Protection scope: Based on the bedrock of the theme building, extending 40 meters outward on each side

1. Transportation: You can take bus No. 1 to the ancient city of Qianzhou. Futang (Team 245) stood down.

2. Tickets for Qianzhou City God’s Temple: Free

3. Opening hours: 07:30-18:30

Qianzhou Confucian Temple

Qianzhou Confucian Temple is a product of that period. Due to my professional relationship, I have been to each of the four famous towns in western Hunan many times, but I found that among the four towns, the most complete ancient building complex that combines traditional Chinese education and worship of the ancestors of Confucianism is the Qianzhou Confucian Temple.

It is understood that the Qianzhou Confucian Temple is a sacred altar temple in the overall building of the Qianzhou Hall Confucian Academy. Its main building is the Dacheng Hall with a golden plaque on the blue sky and a flame edge. Confucius is respected as the master of traditional Chinese culture, so it is called the "Dacheng Hall". Qianzhou Hall Confucian Academy also includes three parts: the school office, the school building, and the Confucian Temple. It was built in the twelfth year of Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty (1734). After years of ups and downs, the old system still exists today.

Qianzhou has three gates

The south gate of Qianzhou Qingshi Ancient City is a moon city. It stands on the bank of Wanrong River and is majestic. It is not only of great ornamental value, but also because of The city has three gates and has become a masterpiece in the history of ancient city architecture in my country.

Throughout China's moon cities, they all have two towers and two gates leading directly to each other. The Moon City in the ancient city of Wei Qianzhou has three towers with three gates. There is a main tower in the middle and an ear tower on each side. They are laid out in the shape of "pin". The height and spacing of the main tower and the ear towers are perfect. This is Qianzhou has been world-famous for hundreds of years for its "Three Gates".

The unique design of the "three-door opening" is an architectural example that perfectly combines the needs of residents' lives, commercial transportation, and military defense with the specific terrain. In addition, her layout is very appropriate and the shape is very spectacular. The materials used are very particular, the craftsmanship is exquisite, and the building is very solid. It is worthy of being an artistic treasure in ancient Chinese city architecture. The ancient city of Qianzhou is in the shape of a long and narrow comb. The city wall with the "long side of the comb teeth" is built along the Wanrong River. Outside the city is a river street that stretches for several miles. On one side of the river street facing the Wanrong River, there are rows of rows on the river bank. There are stilted buildings on the green rock wall, and the city wall is on the inside of the river street. "Three Gates" is located in the middle of the south city wall.

In ancient times, the ancestors who moved to Qianzhou first settled on the bank of Wanrong River. A few years later, a river street was formed.

Since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, He Street has gradually developed into the earliest and most prosperous market in Qianzhou. There are many shops and workshops along the street, including Nanzao Department Store, textile and sewing, wax printing and dyeing, leather processing, house construction and repair, wrought iron silver, wooden furniture, etc. Paper and engraved plaques, cultural supplies, grains and vegetables, catering and snacks, inn sedan carriages, shamans' divination, labor markets... In short, there are everything people need in their lives.

The long river street has 18 stone-level piers leading to the Wanrong River. Most of the winding stone-level piers built on the green rock wall beside the river were built by Qianzhou residents who went down to the river to carry water and wash. There are two There are ferries at every pier to connect the two sides of the strait. There are also several wide stone piers built for merchant ships to dock and ship goods. For thousands of years, the people of Qianzhou have relied on the Wanrong River waterway to transport tung oil, soil alkali, quince, medicinal materials, green sugar cane, cowhide and various local products from Xiangxi to other places in small awnings from these wharves; Cloth, cotton yarn, grain, salt, kerosene, dyes, hardware, paper and daily groceries

are shipped to Qianzhou. Qianzhou is the starting point for water transportation. The upper reaches are inaccessible to ships due to the narrow and steep river channel. The local products in mountainous areas are mainly produced by manpower, with men carrying women on their backs and carrying them over mountains and rivers to Qianzhou. Regardless of whether downstream goods arrive at Qianzhou Wharf via waterway, or upstream goods are transported to Qianzhou by land, Qianzhou's river street can both digest these goods and is the only way for these goods to enter the city, and entering the city requires passing through the south gate. , so the south gate is the choke point into the city. It can be seen that Hejie and Nanmen have been closely related to the lives of Qianzhou people for hundreds of years and have special significance.

Luo Rongguang’s former residence

Luo Rongguang, courtesy name Yaoting, was born in Yaoxi Village, Qiancheng County (now Jishou) in the 13th year of Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty (1833). Luo Rongguang served as the Tianjin Commander-in-Chief, guarding the Dagukou Fort at the gateway to Beijing and Tianjin for 24 years, and was known as "the best coastal defense in the world." In the twenty-sixth year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1900), the Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded China. Due to the corruption and incompetence of the Qing government, most of the officers and soldiers were vulnerable. However, at the age of 67, Luo Rongguang led 3,000 soldiers bravely, took the lead, and defended the Dagukou Fort to the death. Later, due to the disparity in military strength, he ran out of ammunition and reinforcements, and died heroically for his country. He maintained the noble integrity of the Chinese nation and composed a song of righteousness that was magnificent! According to historical records, Luo Rongguang lived a simple life. "As he gradually becomes more prominent, he eats frugally, just like a veteran."

Guanyin Hall

The Qianzhou City God Temple is located behind the old cinema in the ancient city of Qianzhou. It was built in the 11th year of Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1672). It was rebuilt twice in the 10th year of Daoguang Dynasty. There are inscriptions that can be verified. The temple covers an area of ​​about 700 square meters and a building area of ​​378 square meters. It faces south and faces south. The Qianzhou City God Temple and Guanyin Hall are now built with brick and wood structures of hard mountains and buckets and raised beams. Interoperability. Protection scope: Based on the bedrock of the theme building, extending 40 meters outward on each side.