Strolling Ancient Langzhong: Charm and Mystery

#traveldiaries Located in the northern part of Sichuan Province and in the middle reaches of the Jialingjiang River, the ancient city of Langzhong is a famous historical and cultural city. Located in the southern part of Langzhong Urban Area, the Ancient City of Langzhong is the only fully preserved ancient city in Sichuan Province. Langzhong has a long history. During the Warring States period, it was the national capital of Ba State. From the Han Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, it was the center of astronomical research in China. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Langzhong was the temporary capital of Sichuan Province for 19 consecutive years. Due to its unique geographical location, Lanzhong has always been the political, economic, military and cultural center of Sichuan Province. This is the cradle of several cultures including culture of himba, the culture of geomancy, the culture of the Three Kingdoms, the culture of imperial examinations, ancient astronomy, religious directions, folk culture, culinary culture and etc. The ancient streets there are a treasure trove, which houses the ancient buildings of the cities of Ba and Shu. What is most remarkable is the ancient streets of different widths and lengths, just like in the poems, among which ancient courtyards, ancient houses and ancient trees are scattered. The ancient streets are so unique and exquisite that they deserve to be called an exotic flower in Chinese architectural culture. Combining the characteristics of quadrangular dwellings in northern China and gardens in the southern part of the Yangtze River Delta, the ancient dwellings of Langzhong differ in building styles - some resemble a string of beads, some look like the Chinese character "品", some look like the Chinese character "多". Surrounded by mountains and waters, Langzhong enjoys a reputation as a "picturesque land" and a "fortress of Ba and Shu cities." The long history has given Langzhong a magnificent culture and more than 200 attractions that still sparkle with brilliance. Langzhong has 4 key cultural relics sites under national protection and 13 cultural relics sites under provincial protection.