1 According to folklore, there is an ancient temple on Jiulong Mountain in northwest Changzhou. One night, monk Hongzhi, who was in charge of the temple, dreamed that the god of Jiulong Mountain said that his brothers would come to seize the territory of Jiulong Mountain, hoping that monk Hongzhi could cheer him up and help him win. When it happened, monk Hongzhi did not forget the agreement. He led the monks in the temple, beating gongs and drums, chanting Buddha and scriptures, and helped the mountain gods win. Two of them were beaten away and the other six went to the city.
This mountain god and his brothers are descendants of the East China Sea Dragon King. In ancient times, dragons generally symbolized auspicious arrival. After learning the news that Six Dragons came to Changzhou County, the local people thought it was a good omen and should live and work here, so Changzhou has been called "Six Dragon Cities" and "Dragon Cities" since ancient times.
2. According to historical records, in the sixth year of Qin Long in the Ming Dynasty (1572), Changzhou Magistrate built the "Longcheng Academy" and named it Longcheng. It can be seen that Changzhou had the name of Dragon City more than 400 years ago. Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty visited the south of the Yangtze River six times and went to Tianning Temple in Changzhou to burn incense and worship Buddha three times, and wrote the inscription "Dragon City Elephant Religion" with imperial pen.
Knowledge expansion:
Changzhou is a city in the south of the Yangtze River Delta and Taihu Lake Basin. It has a long history and rich cultural traditions and is called "Dragon City".
As a dragon city, Changzhou has many remarkable places. First of all, Changzhou has a long history and splendid culture. During the Spring and Autumn Period, Changzhou was the meeting place of Wu Yuechu and one of the cradles of Wu culture. Jin Shengtan, a famous scholar in Changzhou in Qing Dynasty, achieved great literary attainments.
In addition, there are many famous historical sites and cultural attractions in Changzhou. For example, Tianning Temple, Tianning Tower and Hongmei Park. These scenic spots attract a large number of tourists and bring great economic benefits to Changzhou.
In addition to history and culture, Changzhou is also rich in natural landscapes. Taihu Lake is a business card of Changzhou and one of the tourist attractions in Changzhou. Taihu Lake has a wide surface, scattered islands and beautiful scenery. In addition, there are many natural landscapes, such as Huashan Mountain and Tianmu Lake, which attract a large number of tourists.
In addition to natural landscapes and historical sites, Changzhou has a unique food culture. Changzhou cuisine is famous for its unique taste and rich varieties. For example, Changzhou's famous "three sets of ducks" are cooked with duck meat and various seasonings, which are delicious and nutritious.
In addition, Changzhou is rich in tourism resources. For example, China Dinosaur Park, Changzhou Zoo and other theme parks have attracted a large number of tourists. At the same time, Changzhou has a unique shopping experience. For example, the pedestrian street is one of the most prosperous commercial streets in Changzhou, where there are various brands of shops and food stalls, which is a good place to shop and taste delicious food.