Dinghai Ancient City

Come, let's get to know Dinghai Ancient City Dinghai has a long history, profound cultural heritage, and natural endowments of both mountains and seas. As the only historical and cultural city on an island in the nation, it is home to numerous historical relics and a collection of famous ancient sites. According to archaeology, human beings have thrived in Dinghai for more than 5,000 years. During the Spring and Autumn period, it was known as Yongdong and belonged to the state of Yue. From the Tang Dynasty's Kaiyuan era, when Wengshan County was established, the embryonic form of a city with a circumference of five li and an area of 0.8 square kilometers began to appear. Dinghai City became the political, economic, cultural, transportation, and military center of the Zhoushan archipelago. The ancient city preserves historical districts such as Zhongda Street, West Da Street, East Da Street, Chai Shui Alley, and Liufang Road from the Ming and Qing dynasties, scattered with many ancient relics that date back to old times, leaving the footprints of talented individuals and celebrities from various dynasties. Dinghai Ancient City has witnessed the historical changes of Zhoushan and carries the historical memory of several generations of Zhoushan people. Research on its protection and utilization helps Dinghai to better inherit its commercial and geographical culture, thereby highlighting the city's cultural heritage.