In the greenery of the land of Jingchu, there is a treasure house of history and a temple of culture - Jiulao Xiandu Scenic Area. It is centered on the thousand-year-old ancient view of the national key cultural relics protection unit and the Xiangdong Garden, the royal garden of Emperor Liang Yuan, and has been restored and expanded to form this large-scale historical and cultural scenic spot. It is not only the birthplace of Jingchu culture, but also the largest scenic spot in the ancient city of Jingzhou, carrying rich historical and cultural connotations.
Walking into the Jiulao Xiandu Scenic Area, it is as if you have passed through the tunnel of time and space, and returned to that turbulent historical period. Every inch of land and every stone here tells the story of a thousand years. And the most striking of them is the ancient mystical temple. As a sacred place of Taoism, it has witnessed countless historical changes, but it has always stood tall. Tang Dongyun, the presiding officer of the Yuan Dynasty, was given the ninth immortal after the eight immortals by the Yuan Shun Emperor at that time because of the propagation of the Tao and the respect of the status, and personally gave the Xuanmiaoguan as the Nine Old Immortal Palace, so the scenic spot was named the Nine Old Immortal Capital.
In addition to the Xuanmiao Temple, there are many other scenic spots in the Jiulao Xiandu Scenic Area. For example, "Songjia Mountain" - an important carrier of the culture of the Three Kingdoms of Jingchu, it tells the era of heroes;"Xiangdong Garden" - the representative of the garden culture of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, showing the essence of ancient garden art;The "Changsheng Ancient Street", a gathering place of Jingchu folk culture, allows us to appreciate the living customs of the ancients. In addition, there are many attractions such as the Garden of Eight Immortals, Peach Blossom Island, and Baihua Island, each with a unique story and cultural connotation.
Every scenic spot in the Nine Old Immortal Capital Scenic Area is like a bright pearl, scattered on the land of Jingchu. Together, they form a landscape that is comparable to the ancient Greek civilization and rich in content. There is not only the weight of history and the richness of culture, but also the beauty of nature and the breath of life. It is a living scroll of history and a treasure trove of culture.
However, the pace of history has never stopped, and the inheritance of culture has never been interrupted. Jiulao Xiandu Scenic Area is not only a witness of history, but also a inheritor of culture. Here, we can feel the weight of history and the richness of culture, and we can also see the context of history and the essence of culture. Everything here is so real, so vivid, as if it is right in front of you.
Nowadays, when we walk into the Jiulao Xiandu Scenic Area, we can not only enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, but also feel the rich historical and cultural atmosphere. Every grass, tree, brick and tile here tells the story of thousands of years. Here, we can deeply feel the precipitation of history and the charm of culture.
In general, Jiulao Xiandu Scenic Area is a tourist attraction integrating history, culture and natural scenery. It not only has rich cultural connotation and historical heritage, but also beautiful natural scenery and unique folk culture. Everything here is so fascinating and unforgettable. If you want to understand the history and culture of Jingchu and feel the beauty of nature and the breath of life, then the Jiulao Xiandu Scenic Area is undoubtedly your first choice.