Exploring the rich history of Ganzhou Ancient City.
[Play] Ganzhou Ancient City is located on the bank of Wanrong River. Here, three lands are spread out and two rivers surround the island, which looks like the Qian hexagram, so it is called "Ganzhou".
The ancient city of Ganzhou has a history of more than 4,200 years. It was once part of the Wuxi barbarian land, and indigenous ancestors have lived and multiplied here since the Xia and Shang dynasties. After the Qin and Han Dynasties, it became an important commercial port in western Hunan due to its convenient water conservancy and navigation.
During the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, the ancient city of Ganzhou became the political, economic, cultural and military center of the Miao area, and has always been the first of the four ancient towns in western Hunan (Ganzhou, Pushi, Liye and Chadong).
The south gate of the ancient city is a moon city, standing on the bank of Wanrong River. It is magnificent and not only has great ornamental value, but also because of its three gates, it has become a masterpiece in the history of Chinese ancient city architecture.
Looking at the moon cities throughout China, they all have two towers and two gates leading directly to each other. Only the Yuecheng of Ganzhou ancient city has three towers and three city gates, with a main tower in the middle and an ear tower on each side, forming a "品" shape. The heights of the main tower and the ear towers are staggered and the spacing is perfect. This is the unparalleled "three gates opening" of Ganzhou for hundreds of years.
The ingenious design of "three doors opening" is an architectural model that combines the needs of residents' lives, commercial transportation, and military defense with specific terrain. In addition, it has a very appropriate layout and a spectacular shape. The materials used are very exquisite, the craftsmanship is very good, and the building is very solid. It is worthy of being called an artistic treasure among the ancient Chinese city architecture.
[Eat] There is a small alley opposite the Ganzhou Ancient City, which has many local snacks. The price is not expensive and the taste is good. If you want to eat better, you can go to the fourth floor of the Tianhong Shopping Plaza next to it, where there are many restaurants and all kinds of food for you to choose from.
[Accommodation] An Na Rubik's Cube Hotel, a landmark hotel next to Century Square next to Ganzhou Ancient City, is a young and fashionable hotel that just opened this year.
The Cloud Cube on the 25th floor is the lobby of the Anna Cube Hotel. It enjoys a high-altitude luxurious view in sync with the skyline, and gives people a shocking and impactful sensory experience with its unparalleled sense of design and art. The three-dimensional Rubik's Cube shape on the ceiling of the lobby is elongated and extended, as if opening the entrance to the Rubik's Cube universe for guests. Brilliant lights and colors pour out, making people feel as if they are in an unreal world. The unique spiral staircase in the air leads directly to the sky garden. The entire interior is full of avant-garde magical realism.
When staying at Anna Cube Hotel, you can also enjoy a buffet breakfast for two with many varieties. In order to cater to the living habits of young people, the breakfast time is specially extended from 7:30 to 11:30. From 14:00 to 17:00 at noon, you can also enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea in the lobby on the 25th floor, overlooking the city view of Ganzhou. From 22:00 to 23:30 in the evening, there is also a buffet supper, with freshly cooked noodles, wontons and dumplings, accompanied by porridge, desserts, fruits and drinks to warm your heart and stomach.