Jingzhou ancient city, one of the famous historical and cultural cities in China, was called Jiangling City in ancient times. Located in Jingnan Road, Jingzhou District, Jingzhou City. Because of thousands of years' history, it only retains a part. Today, the well-preserved Jingzhou ancient city walls were mostly built in the Qing Dynasty, and the remains in the ancient city were basically left over from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Today, Jingzhou Ancient City is a national 4A scenic spot.
Jingzhou ancient city has a long history. Built in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it was also a battleground for Wei, Shu and Wu in the Three Kingdoms period. Jingzhou is one of the Kyushu countries in the world, and it was the center of the country and government for a long time in ancient times. In its history of more than 2800 years, Jiangling City is its longest-used name, which has been used by people all the time, so it has two cities.
The outline of Jingzhou ancient city was formed in the Warring States Period, and it has been destroyed and rebuilt several times in the history of thousands of years. Today, the size of Jingzhou ancient city is 3.75 kilometers from east to west, with a north-south diameter of 1.2 kilometers and a total area of 4.5 square kilometers. As its proudest city wall, it is about 10 km and 8.83 meters high. There are also six towers in the fence, and the walls are made of blue bricks.
Jingzhou is a very historic place. There are many places of interest in and around its ancient city. The main attractions are Binyang Building in Ming Dynasty, Zhang's former residence in the east gate of Jingzhou Ancient City, Guandi Temple in the old south gate of Jingzhou Ancient City, Jingzhou Museum and other famous attractions.
Nowadays, with the development of tourism, other scenic spots have been built inside and outside the ancient city of Jingzhou, with a total area of 2.5 square kilometers. It surrounds the ancient city wall, where you can ride horses and walk. Kowloon Park Dragon Boat Racecourse was built, covering an area of 350,000 square meters. Besides the West Lake, there are Zhong Xuan Tower, Jinlongxuan and Quyuan Temple. Phoenix Square, a city square with the theme of promoting Jingchu culture.
On the bank of the moat at the east gate of the ancient city of Jingzhou, gorgeous light shows are often held at night. Against the backdrop of the lights, the ancient city wall, Binyang Tower, Guan Gong icon, Jinfeng Tengfei and Jiulong Column are even more dazzling, making the night tour of the ancient city more attractive.
Jingzhou has been famous since ancient times, and many celebrities have been here. Jingzhou ancient city wall is the oldest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China, so Jingzhou has become the birthplace of Chu culture and the hometown of Three Kingdoms culture.
Jingzhou ancient city, an ancient relic standing quietly on Jingzhou land, may still be here even after thousands of years. It may be repaired, or there may be only some ruins left. In any case, it is an important witness to the history of China, and its significance will be far-reaching.
As the famous poet Li Bai wrote Jingzhou Song:
There is a storm on the edge of Bai Di.
Who dares to live in Qutang in May?
Wheat in Jingzhou matures into moths,
You have many ideas.
I can't help calling Gu Fei.
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Venue: Jingnan Road, Jingzhou District, Jingzhou City
Transportation: Take the buses 12, 18, 19,1,103, 5 1 23 and get off at Beiyuan Station (or Zhangju Station).