introduce
The ancient city of Qianyang is located in the upper reaches of the Yuanshui River. It is one of the well-preserved ancient cities of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the country. The ancient city is surrounded by water on three sides. The famous saying through the ages "Luoyang relatives and friends are like asking each other, a heart of ice is in the jade pot" was born here, and the "Furong Tower" left behind by the poet Wang Changling stands here. The bluestone streets and alleys in the ancient city are criss-crossed, and Ming and Qing buildings abound. The original five city gates still have the ruins of four gates. Among them, the west gate is also called Zhongzhengmen. Its gate and gate tower are well preserved. The fishbone-shaped road system formed by the two main streets in the north and the south is well preserved. It was called Nine Streets and Eighteen Alleys in ancient times. Today, there are still Nanzheng Street, which is dominated by shops, and Shanghe Street and Xiahe Street, which are dominated by guild halls and wharves. . On both sides of the street, there are still county offices, academies, Confucian temples, inns, theaters, etc. When you come to the ancient city, the first thing to see is Furong Tower. It is called "the place where the Son of Heaven walks and sings", and is one of the four famous buildings in the south of the Yangtze River. The north profile of Furong Tower is facing the river, surrounded by forests and standing on the hills. It is ingeniously built and well-proportioned. It has a uniform blue tile roof, colorful clay sculptures on the roof, and a strong local flavor. Duo, the savings are elegant, delicate and pleasant.
opening hours
08:30-17:30 throughout the year (ticket sales stop at 16:30)
