Where is Qingcheng Ancient Town?
Qingcheng Ancient Town is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.
Qingcheng Ancient Town
Qingcheng Ancient Town, known as the "elegant place", is located at the foot of Chonglan Mountain in the north of Yuzhong County, 110 kilometers away from Lanzhou, 30 kilometers away from Baiyin, and Yuzhong County. 54.2 kilometers from the middle county seat. It has a total area of 138.04 square kilometers, jurisdiction over 14 villages and 71 villager groups, a total population of 21,200, and 14,400 acres of cultivated land. The terrain here is higher in the south and lower in the north, with an altitude of 1,450 meters. The terrain is in a narrow strip, with the Yellow River flowing through the north. It is a typical Yellow River Valley. The climate is mild and water resources are abundant. It is suitable for growing fruits and vegetables, and is especially famous for its green tobacco. Since ancient times, the economy has been developed, and with the help of the Yellow River water transportation, Lanzhou has become an important transportation route to the north and a commodity distribution center. What is particularly commendable is that the rich traditional culture accumulated here due to its ancient and long history has made Qingcheng Town a unique Feng Shui treasure land in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. Ancient history
According to the records of Gansu General Chronicles, Lanzhou Prefecture Chronicles, Gaolan County Chronicles, Yuzhong County Chronicles, and Jin County Chronicles: Qingcheng was built when Di Qing, the general of the Song Dynasty, promoted the governor of Qinzhou to patrol the border. Built. "History of the Song Dynasty·Biography of Di Qing" also records: "During Baoyuan Dynasty, Yuan Wu rebelled. Qing was the commander of Yanzhou. With his merits, he moved to the west to serve as the deputy consul-general. He was promoted to the governor of Qinzhou and the general manager of Jingyuan Road. He made strategic moves. Ask for envoys."
Qingcheng's original name is "Tiaocheng", which is about two miles long, long from east to west and narrow from north to south, hence the name. During the Republic of China, the people called it "Tiaocheng" for short. The east gate is called "Gong'an Gate", with a Chaoyang Pavilion on it, a magnificent structure, and a plaque hanging on it: "Tiao Castle". The south gate is called "Weiyuan Gate", and the Confucian Temple is above it. In order to commemorate Di Qing, later generations called Tiaocheng "Qingcheng".
According to Qingcheng's "Luo Family Genealogy": During the Baoyuan period of Song Dynasty, Duke Di Wu promoted Qinzhou governor. There was Mr. Luo Yuequan of Yuzhang, who was the great-grandfather of Confucian Confucius of the Song Dynasty, and was hired by Wu Xiang as a guest. Duke Di Wuxiang patrolled the border to Dingyuan and built a city. Yue Quanxiang was engaged in farming affairs because he lived in a city. Later he returned to Yuzhang, and his descendant Sun Bingzhi moved to Tiao again. This is also one of the evidences that Di Qing built Qingcheng.
At the end of the Ming Dynasty, as the Tatar forces retreated northward, the Qingcheng people gradually moved across Hebei, first to Shuichuan and Qiangwan, then to Wangxian, Wuchuan, and other places. With the migration of the population, the city's extension also expanded. Judging from some local data, there was no name for Shuichuan at the end of the Qing Dynasty, but it was called "Tiaocheng Hebei". Among the people, it was collectively called "Tiaocheng". By the beginning of this century, the area of Tiaocheng was roughly Qingcheng in Yuzhong, Baiyin Shuichuan, Qiangwan, Wangxian, Wuchuan and other places. This area covers about 200 square kilometers, and now there are more than 100,000 people living in "Tiaocheng" here. The current Qingcheng only refers to Qingcheng Town south of the Yellow River. Unique Architecture
The streets and alleys in Qingcheng are arranged in a checkerboard format based on the city, which is neat and orderly with clear priorities. The main street is dominated by shops, grain stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and ironwood processing shops; residential houses are built along the alleys. There are more than 50 existing ancient residential courtyard buildings, which have certain cultural relic value and ornamental value. Most of these private houses are from the Kangxi, Qianlong, Jiaqing and Daoguang periods of the Qing Dynasty, and are mainly distributed in the three villages of Chenghe, Qingcheng and Xinmin. Among them, there is one building from the Ming Dynasty, 33 buildings from the Qing Dynasty, and 15 buildings from the Republic of China. Among them, there are 12 complete courtyards, 18 relatively complete courtyards, 14 incomplete courtyards, and 16 with only gate towers remaining.
From the gate to the screen wall, from the hall to the building, from the wall elbow to the eaves, from the door leaf to the window, there are exquisite brick and wood carving patterns everywhere. "Fu Lu Shou", "Qin Chess, Calligraphy and Painting", "Twelve Zodiac Signs", "More Auspicious Celebrations"; blooming peonies and flying phoenixes have both decorative effects and intriguing features. The brick carvings "Teaching the Five Sons", "Fishermen, Woodcutter, Farmers and Reading", the embroidery works "Hundred Birds Pay Attendance to the Phoenix", "Power to the Four Directions", the paper-cut works "Sunflowers to the Sun", and the local ditty "Xixiang Tune" are all exquisite works. There are two giant Yellow River stones lying on both sides of the front door of Zhou's house. There are two rectangular stone slabs built under the elbow wall in front of the six-column wood-carved door; there is also a door called "Four Doors" with two A cyan stone drum engraved with patterns. Regardless of whether they are dilapidated, newly built, cement or wood-carved, almost all gates have two stone drums or stone piers similar to stone drums placed in front of them. This local custom originated from the traditional culture of recording merits and deeds, and then evolved into a way to protect the family's peace and be used to guard the house and ward off evil spirits. Around this theme, folk craftsmen created majestic and realistic stone lions, double-sided stone drums with two dragons playing with pearls, natural-shaped Yellow River boulders, slightly carved cyan stone slabs, primitive and clumsy black stone piers, and bowls. Various mouth-sized pebbles.
On October 10, 2004, at the Gansu Provincial Ethnic and Folk Culture Protection Conference, the ancient houses in Qingcheng Town were listed as one of the pilot projects for the protection of ethnic and folk culture in Gansu Province.
The Qingcheng God's Temple Xiandian, Qingcheng Academy, Gao Family Ancestral Hall, Erlongshan Theater and more than 50 residential courtyards are listed as cultural relics protection units at or above the county level.
Qingchenghuang Temple. The original site was originally the meeting hall of Di Qing, the governor of Qinzhou, so it was also called "Di Qing Mansion". It was built in the Baoyuan period of Renzong of Song Dynasty (1038-1039). In the 25th year of Wanli Emperor Shenzong of the Ming Dynasty (1597), it was changed into a garrison mansion and was the seat of the headquarters of the garrison of Yitiao City. In the second year of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty (1724), it was rebuilt into the City God Temple, covering an area of 1,000 square meters. The main hall is now basically well preserved. In recent years, funds have been raised to restore the gatehouse and theater, which have become a place for local people to conduct cultural exchanges, leisure and entertainment. Soon, the Qingcheng Forest of Steles will be built, where stone steles from past dynasties scattered throughout will be displayed to build local history and culture.
Gao Family Ancestral Hall. The surname Gao in Qingcheng is an immigrant from Shandong, and the ancestral hall is a place where the surname Gao worships his ancestors. It was built in the 50th year of Qianlong reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Qing Dynasty (1785), covering an area of more than 2,000 square meters and a construction area of 400 square meters. There are more than 20 halls and Langfang rooms. Hanging in the hall is a plaque inscribed by Emperor Xianfeng to Gao Hongru, a Jinshi scholar. The architectural style is a typical Ming and Qing Dynasty building, with unique and unique shapes, majestic and solemn momentum. A century-old cypress stands majestically in the courtyard, making the entire ancestral hall more simple and elegant. In 2003, it was listed as a provincial cultural relic protection unit in Gansu Province. A unique specialty
(1) The main producing area of Lanzhou shisha
The cultivation of shisha in Qingcheng began in the Ming Dynasty and is one of the main producing areas of Lanzhou shisha. Its quality is better than other places. It is the local soil quality and water source that determine the thickness of the tobacco leaves; secondly, during the harvest season, the river wind is strong and the tobacco leaves are thoroughly dried. When they are transported across the Yangtze River in the south, the cut tobacco regains moisture and changes color, making its flavor more mellow and long-lasting. The famous "Guangdong Red" in the south is a variation of Qingcheng hookah, unmatched by other origins. During the reigns of Kangxi, Qianlong, Jiaqing and Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty, tobacco leaves were planted all over the banks of the Yellow River, and hookah processing factories were established. At its peak, there were more than 200 tobacco shops, which also benefited from the transportation convenience of the Yellow River. Qingcheng is not only a wharf for shisha transportation, but has also developed into the largest commercial distribution center around Lanzhou.
(2) Qingcheng Dry Noodles with Different Flavors
Qingcheng Dry Noodles, also known as "Qingcheng Long Noodles", originated in the Tang and Song Dynasties and continue to this day for thousands of years. history. Qingcheng dry noodles are made from refined wheat flour from Qingcheng and Yuzhong Houbeishan. They are rolled by hand into one-foot-square noodles, finely cut into shreds, divided into small handfuls, and stored in the shade. When eating, the soup is made with tofu, yellow flowers, fungus, etc., plus eight dishes of local side dishes. It is specially used to entertain guests and eat at weddings to express the host's enthusiasm and symbolize good luck, long-term communication, and lasting friendship. .
(3) Mature vinegar with excellent color, flavor and aroma
Qingcheng mature vinegar is made by local farmers in Qingcheng using local traditional methods, drawing on Shanxi mature vinegar brewing technology and unique formula, and using local and Yuzhong vinegar. Beishan wheat and peas are used as raw materials and fermented. Aged vinegar is rich in color, sour and fragrant. It is the main condiment used in Qingcheng dry noodles and has become a well-known brand. Beautiful natural landscape
(1) Grand Canyon scenery. The Daxia Hydropower Station built in recent years has formed a high gorge and flat lake, making water tourism a reality. Wandering around on a yacht, the scenery along the way is extremely beautiful: the sky bridge, cooking pot, moon stone, big screen wall, Zhuge Sacrifice to Heaven and other scenic spots are naturally formed and have different shapes, allowing tourists to appreciate the magical creation of nature.
(2) One hundred acres of lotus pond. The lotus pond located hundreds of acres in Dongtan is an emerging industry that has developed in recent years. In midsummer, the lotus flowers on the water surface sway in the wind, and the fragrance blows on your face. The cultivation of various fish in lotus ponds has become the main economic income of the local people. Every holiday, urban fishing enthusiasts flock to the lotus pond to fish and enjoy the gifts of nature.
In addition, landscapes such as the Yellow River Bird Island, Dachuan Ancient Ferry, century-old pear trees, and small river smoke trees add a mysterious color to the ancient Qingcheng.
Transportation
You can take a bus to the ancient town in the county town
Tickets
Tickets are 30 yuan/person
Opening hours
The ancient town is open all day, Qingcheng Ancient Town Scenic Area business hours: 8:30-18:00
Attraction location
Yuzhong, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province Northern part of the county (more than 90 kilometers north of the county seat)
Qingcheng Town: Qingcheng, also known as Yitiao City, is located 50 kilometers downstream of Lanzhou. It is 110 kilometers away from Lanzhou by land and 23 kilometers away from Baiyin. It is an important town on the ancient Silk Road. . It has been a trading center in the northwest since ancient times. Qingcheng has a long history and advantageous geographical conditions. The gathering of literati and merchants from all dynasties has created a splendid Qingcheng culture and left behind many precious historical and cultural heritage and relics. The town has one provincial-level cultural relics protection unit, the Gao Family Ancestral Hall, and three county-level cultural relics protection units: Qingcheng God's Temple, Qingcheng Academy, and Erlongshan Theater. There are more than 60 relatively intact ones.