There is a clear boundary between Langzhong City and the ancient city. The urban area is more like an ordinary county, and the ancient city claims to have the highest proportion of local residents in the ancient city of China. Commercialization is there, but not too much. If you cross the bustling main street, there are still craftsmen who make handicrafts, craftsmen who polish inscriptions and uncles and aunts who build the Great Wall in alleys.
Sichuanese love spicy food, and pepper pots can be seen everywhere, which is very appetizing.
The signboard of the ancient city police station is also very interesting. Guardians of the Ancient City is like a scene of Wulin legend.
At sunset, local residents went for a walk along the Jialing River, and many owners came out to walk their dogs.
There are also many students who sketch. After all, there are too many places to draw in the ancient city. Rivers, mountains and rivers, houses and people flow are all good places for art students to display their talents.
Occasionally I can see newlyweds taking wedding photos. Personally, wearing Hanfu is more suitable for the style of the ancient city!
The place name "Langzhong" has a history of thousands of years, and it also has an older name "Baoning", which is also the origin of the naming of Baoning vinegar. The local vinegar industry is developed, the classification is meticulous, and there is even a street where vinegar soaks feet. Soak your feet with different ingredients of medicinal vinegar, and you can also ask for massage service.
Booths selling bamboo baskets and shops selling stalls are all hand-made.
The homestays in the ancient city have developed very well, each decoration has its own characteristics and the price is very reasonable.
The ancient city of Langzhong is famous because its ancient buildings, that is, "scenic spots", have been preserved to this day or reconstructed in modern times, and are still relatively excellent.
Langzhong Feng Shui Museum, referred to as Feng Shui Museum, officially opened in 2007. The design and construction of Langzhong ancient city well embodies the concept of geomantic omen, and Yuan Tiangang, Li and other geomantic omen masters have also studied geomantic omen culture here. The establishment of the Geomantic Museum is also to promote the name of "Ancient Geomantic City" in Langzhong.
40 yuan's Feng Shui Museum has a rich collection. It has two floors and is a beautifully designed antique building. The specific time was explained by a commentator for free, and we also heard a lot of skills and taboos about the renovation of new houses. Although somewhat mysterious, we haven't realized such a "classic" theory for a long time.
Huaguang Building, Zhongtian Building, Gong Yuan, Hanhuan Hou Temple, Confucian Temple and Sichuan North Road are the "six core attractions" 120 yuan, and Huaguang Building is currently under maintenance.
Langzhong's favorite scenic spot is Gong Yuan. Gong Yuan, also known as the "examination room", is the examination room for scholars in the imperial examination era. This Gongyuan in Langzhong is one of the two best preserved buildings in China (the other is in Nanjing). In the early days of liberation, Hiram's Hospital was converted into Langzhong County Guest House. Fortunately, it was not demolished, and it escaped the catastrophe of the Cultural Revolution for ten years as a guest house.
At present, Gong Yuan has become a museum of imperial examination culture and restored the examination room of ancient imperial examination. After listening to the explanation, it turns out that the candidates have to eat and drink Lazar in a narrow carriage for three days and three nights, and many people are exhausted.
There are many items displayed in the imperial examination results list, and I feel that the current college entrance examination results list is similar to this one.
Chuanbei Road is an antique building rebuilt in recent years, which restored Langzhong as the capital of Sichuan. Very atmospheric, but lacking a little antique. Personally, I think we can skip it.
Because Huaguang Building is under maintenance, Zhongtian Building has become the only place in the ancient city where you can climb high and overlook. This Gu Lou still has a wooden structure, which is a rare historical relic. Huaguang Mansion overlooks the Jialing River, while Zhongtian Mansion faces the roofs of residential buildings, and pieces of black tiles are more life-like.
It is said that the gossip tray at the bottom of Zhongtian Building guides the geomantic omen of the whole ancient city.
The architectural style of Langzhong City in the distance is completely different from that of the ancient city. The black tiles, narrow lanes and green trees of the ancient city are interspersed among them, which together constitute a quiet and harmonious picture.
Han Huan Hou Temple, commonly known as Zhang Fei Temple, was named after Zhang Fei's death. Zhang Fei was buried in Langzhong, and the ancestral hall was built there immediately. Since then, the ancestral temple was destroyed by the war and rebuilt after the war, until the quadrangle-style building in the Qing Dynasty was preserved to this day.
Speaking of Zhang Fei, the most famous story is the story of Taoyuan's loyalty. The tour guide said that Zhang Fei in history was very handsome, not the image of "five big and three thick" in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
The plaque of "Zebei Brazil". This "Brazil" is a Sichuan place name relative to "Badong", not the one in South America.
In Langzhong, there are various religious buildings scattered in the harmony of Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity and Islam.
Langzhong diet is closely related to the region, and likes spicy and rice products; Due to its proximity to Jialing River, there are abundant fish and aquatic products here. Every meal on this trip was chosen in a different restaurant, and there was no thunder. Besides, the local consumption level is low, so everyone can have a good dinner in 40 yuan. The local breakfast has much more flour than noodles, so the price of a bowl of beef powder is 8 yuan.
Steamed bread with various flavors is very popular here. The picture shows sweet brown sugar steamed bread.
Ice powder need not be introduced, it is appetizing and spicy.
There are bugs mixed in the roasted seeds and nuts, so I dare not try.
Although the appearance is not so good, the twist in Langzhong is not lost to Chongqing Ciqikou, which is characterized by the outer layer of twist wrapped with peanuts, chocolate and other spices. There are many other kinds of twist flavors, which can be delivered free of charge when you buy a certain amount.
The cold jasmine in "Ancient City Local Restaurant" is recognized as the best in this trip, and its taste is very novel. None of the other restaurants that came later had this dish.
"Gucheng Local Restaurant" is a classic hot dish in Sichuan. This restaurant has also added steamed buns, which have local characteristics.
"Huaguang Hotel & Restaurant" has three unique skills in Yuen Long. "Three musts" refer to Langzhong specialty vinegar, steamed bread and beef, which are embodied in vinegar soup, white sugar steamed bread and minced beef. This dish is standard in Langzhong restaurant, but personally it tastes mediocre, because I am not used to drinking vinegar soup.
The "ancient flavor" of chives is rich in fish flavor, and the chives and soup set off the umami flavor of river fish. Suggestions.
The "ancient" Mapo tofu is not too spicy and appetizing. If you don't like coriander, you have to tell the waiter in advance.
"Li Jia Kitchen" Sichuan-Chongqing-style steamed meat is characterized by its delicate taste and rich fat. Usually steamed upside down in a bowl, so the shape is round.
Because of the transfer time, I chose the hard seat with the prefix K for my return trip. I haven't been on such a train for many years. Along the way, we stopped at Nanchong and Chongqing towns, and tourists came and went, as if going back in time.
Langzhong ancient city is worth a visit. It is not only a variety of ancient buildings, but also simple and hospitable. The degree of tourism development here is moderate, and the local people live a popular "slow life". When they buy things and eat, they will be greeted with smiles. In addition to entertaining guests, they are also happy from the heart. The climate here is mild and the air is fresh. Many old people live as long as holidays. Generally speaking, it was a very satisfactory trip, and the ancient city of Langzhong left a very good impression on me. Look forward to seeing you next time!