At present, there are five national historical and cultural cities in Hubei Province, namely Jingzhou, Wuhan, Xiangyang, Suizhou and Zhongxiang. The names of these cities are the labels of the history and culture of Jingchu land. They are the cradle of ancient culture and the habitat of national spirit. Here, history and reality intertwine, tradition and modernity collide, and together write a touching cultural song.
Jingzhou Ancient City
Jingzhou, located in the south of central Hubei Province, is located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, the west of Jianghan Plain, the south of the Yangtze River, the north of the Hanshui, the west of Bashu control, Nantong Xiangyue, also known as Jiangling. From the Spring and Autumn period to the Warring States period to the Five Dynasties and Ten States, 34 generations of emperors established their capitals here, lasting 515 years.
Jingzhou Ancient City
During the Spring and Autumn period, it was the capital of Chu, the South County of Qin, the Jiangling District of Han, the Jiangling District of Tang, and the Jingzhou District of Ming and Qing. Jiangling geographical location is important, land and water transportation is convenient, The Three Kingdoms Zhuge Liang said it "according to the north Han, Li do the South China Sea, the east Wu Hui, the west through Bashu", for the history of the military must contend.
Jingzhou Museum
Zhang Juzheng's former residence
Binyang Tower
Jiangling (now Jingzhou) is an important commercial city in the Yangtze River basin with mild climate, abundant products and developed economy. There are many cultural relics and monuments in Jingzhou City, the famous ones are the ruins of the southern city of Chu, the ancient tombs of Baling Mountain, the city walls of Ming Dynasty, and the ancient buildings such as Xuanmiao View and Taihui View. In February 1982, it was announced by The State Council as the first batch of national historical and cultural cities.
Wuhan, located in the east of Jianghan Plain in Hubei Province, in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, is also known as the River City. The city consists of three towns, Wuchang, Hankou and Hanyang, which are separated by the Yangtze River and the Hanshui River. Guishan and Snake Mountain stand in the north and south of the Yangtze River, and their shapes make Wuhan the throat of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River and the hub of north-south traffic, known as the "thoroughfare of nine provinces".
Hubei Provincial Museum
Wuhan has a long history and has been an important ancient town since the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and Panlong City is one of the oldest cities in China. Since Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, it has been an important town in China.
Wuchang Uprising Memorial Hall of Xinhai Revolution
Yellow Crane Tower
Wuhan East Lake
Wuhan is also a revolutionary city. The Wuchang Uprising of the Revolution of 1911, the "27" general strike, and the "August 7" Conference all took place here. In December 1986, it was announced by The State Council as the second batch of national historical and cultural cities.
Xiangyang Ancient City
Xiangyang, located in the northwest of Hubei Province, in the middle reaches of the Han River. It is one of the most historic regions in China. As far back as 600,000 years ago, humans have thrived here. Xiangyang is named after the Yang located in Xiangshui (today's Nanqu). Xiangyang was built in the early Han Dynasty.
Xiangyang Shengshi Tang City
Xiangyang has developed transportation, which has been the main transportation since ancient times, known as "Nanxiang Pass Road", "South ship North horse" and "seven provinces thoroughfare", and has always been a channel for north-south trade and cultural exchanges.
Gulongzhong
Xijia Pond
Xiangyang is rich in cultural relics and gardens. Longzhong Mountain in the west of the city is the place of "Three Gu Maolu" and "Longzhong Pair". There are Dengcheng, Lumen Temple, Furen City, former residence of Zhuge Liang in Longzhong, Duobao Pagoda, Green Shadow Wall, Mi Gong Temple, Du Fu Tomb, Xijia Pond and other historic sites. In December 1986, it was announced by The State Council as the second batch of national historical and cultural cities.
Suizhou is located in the transitional hilly zone between Jianghan Plain and the Central Plains. Is "west to Wanluo, south to Wuyue, when Jingyu, choke choke Xianghan throat" of the northern Hubei key town.
Suizhou Dahongshan scenic spot
Yan Di's hometown
In the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 B.C.—771 B.C.), this place was canonized to Ji clan and named Sui State. In the Spring and Autumn Period, the territory belonged to the Sui, Li, Tang and other states. At the end of Warring States Period, the Chu State demised the Sui State and combined Li and Tang into the Sui County. In the Qin and Han Dynasties, it inherited the former system which was under the jurisdiction of Nanyang Prefecture. In the Western Wei Dynasty, Sui was upgraded to prefecture, and the same was true in Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. It became a county during the Republic of China period. The existing sites include Wenfeng Pagoda, Suigong Bridge (Li Gong Bridge), the Site of Shennong Cave and Shennong Monument in Mount Lie, and Iron Flagpole of Shaanxi Hall.
Suizhou City Museum
The ancient city has preserved a section of earthen city wall, Handong Tower, and the site of city moat. Large quantities of ancient tombs and ancient cultural relics in the suburbs were under good protection. For example, the famous Chime-bells from the Tomb of Marquis Yi of the Zeng State were unearthed at Leigudun in the western suburb of the city. The poet Li Bai (701—762) in Tang Dynasty and the Scholar Ouyang Xiu (1007—1072) in the Northern Song Dynasty traveled to this area.
Dahong Mountain golden top
Suizhou millennium ginkgo valley
During the Anti-Japanese War, the fifth Division of the New Fourth Army was established in Jiukouyan, Suinan. On January 4, 1994, it was announced by The State Council as the third batch of national Historical and cultural cities.
Zhong Xiang, located in the middle of Hubei Province, the middle reaches of the Han River, an area of 4488 square kilometers, a population of 1.05 million, is one of the origins of Chu culture, with a written history of more than 2700 years, the spring and Autumn and Warring States suburbs Ying, the secondary capital of the state of Chu, the Ming Dynasty is one of the three major municipalities in the country Chengtian House.
The long history has given birth to the splendid Chu culture, and created a group of figures such as Song Yu, a Chu poet, Mo Chuunv, a Chu song and dance artist, who have far-reaching influence in history.
Big Mouth National Forest Park
Huangxian Cave
Huangxian Cave
Xian Mausoleum, formerly known as Xian Mausoleum, is the combined tomb of father Zhu You 杬 and mother Jiang of Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty. It is the only Ming Dynasty mausoleum in six provinces in Central South China. Tourism resources are very rich, there are national Dahongshan Scenic area, national Kou forest park and other natural landscapes, especially the Huangxian Cave of more than 20,000 square meters of karst landform is rare in the world. On January 4, 1994, it was announced by The State Council as the third batch of national Historical and cultural cities.
