introduce
Shiyang Ancient Town is only 30 kilometers away from Dayao County by car. From the county town to the northwest along the flat asphalt road, the road turns with the peaks, sometimes twists and turns, and sometimes straight. There are strange peaks and strange rocks, and there are lush old trees with vicissitudes.Walking all the way, you will be in the arms of the ancient town without knowing it.
Shiyang has been a rich source of well salt in Yunnan since the Western Han Dynasty when wells were drilled for salt mining. The late Ming and early Qing Dynasties were the heyday of Shiyang's salt production, although the annual salt production of handicraft workshops has reached more than 9 million. The provinces in southern Xinjiang and neighboring border countries all take pride in enjoying Baijing salt, which is as white as snow.The gathering of merchants and the rotation of "directly under the promotion department" of officials in successive dynasties made Shiyang a golden treasure land admired by all living beings, and at the same time brought a multicultural impact to Shiyang, which is located in remote mountains and remote areas. "Establish schools to invigorate people's customs, set up customs laws to facilitate travel, and build pagodas to cultivate literary customs."
Shiyang, known as Baijing in ancient times, is located in the northwest of Dayao County, Chuxiong Prefecture.35km, land area407square kilometers, total population27668people. It is a small town with a long history and profound cultural heritage. Historically, Central Plains culture and Yi culture collided and blended here, and religious cultures such as Confucianism, salt culture, Buddhism, Taoism, and Islam interacted here, leaving a splendid history, culture, and customs. Shiyang has a radius of less than ten miles. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, five academies including Lingyuan, Zhanggong, Lvluo, Longquan, and Longyin, as well as many free schools and private schools, were set up. Various cultures stimulated and blended with each other, giving birth to the current Shiyang characteristics. Shiyang culture. Although it has experienced more historical vicissitudes and natural disasters, it still retains many long-standing historical relics, and with its profound cultural heritage,1995Year8, was named as one of the first three historical and cultural towns by the Provincial People's Government.
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8:00-17:00 all year round
