China has a long history of 5,000 years, from ancient times to feudal society and then to today's open era, it has experienced a series of historical changes. The changes of each era have brought a new look to the country, whether it is the national structure or urban life, they are constantly innovating and making progress in the process of change.
In the process of the country's gradual development, many cities have experienced turbulent years, once glorious in the waves of the times, and also in decline in the vicissitudes of the times. These cities have even changed their names several times in the course of their development, and many of the cities we are familiar with today have gone through this process, but they are now relatively stable and almost never change again.
Hefei used to be called "Luzhou", Tianjin was once called "Jincheng", and Zhangjiakou was renamed three times before it finally stabilized. In the past, Beijing was called "Jingshi" and "Beiping", and Nanjing, as the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, also had many names such as "Jianye", "Jinling" and "Yingtianfu". Looking back at history, almost every city has gone through the stage of changing its name.
However, there are always some cities that have not undergone a name change, and although it has been a hundred years, they have never changed their names. Which cities have not undergone a name change?See if your hometown is among them.
When it comes to Chengdu, the first word that comes to mind is probably "all-inclusive". Today, the word has almost become the standard word for people to describe Chengdu.
Walking through the streets of Chengdu until all the lights go out, it seems to be a unique life scene. "Walk with me on the streets of Chengdu until all the lights go out", this song is sung by singer Zhao Lei, outlining the leisurely life and strong human touch of Chengdu. The fresh and simple melody makes many people yearn for the city.
The Sichuan-Chongqing area has been loved since ancient times, and many poets have expressed their love for this land with poems. Today, Chengdu has become a popular place for young people to gather.
There are many explanations for the origin of the name Chengdu, according to the "Classic of Mountains and Seas", "in the great wilderness, there are mountains, the name is 'Chengdu', carrying the sky". As a city with a long history in China, as early as the 5th century BC, Chengdu began to emerge and left its name on the land of China.
By the Tang Dynasty, Chengdu was already a famous ancient city at that time, and was known as the "Four Ancient Capitals" along with Yangzhou, Chang'an and Dunhuang. Li Bai once praised it in a poem: "Nine days to open a Chengdu, thousands of households into the painting door." During the Three Kingdoms period, Delong Wangshu was already able to explain the status of Chengdu, and Chengdu in the Tang and Song dynasties was "rich and rich", which was as famous as Yangzhou at that time.
Although Chengdu has not changed its name in the course of historical changes, it has many aliases, the most famous being the "Land of Abundance". To this day, many people still use this title to describe Chengdu.
Chengdu is now a well-known city at home and abroad. Many film and television works have chosen to shoot here, and the beautiful scenery presented has also become a promotional card of the city.
The land of Sichuan and Chongqing has given birth to many beautiful women, and the humid climate of Chengdu makes the streets full of lively and lovely girls. Their smiles make us deeply feel the unique beauty of Chengdu.
Nowadays, we generally believe that Chengdu is one of the most suitable cities for retirement. Whether it is a leisurely pace of life, a pleasant environment, or a strong humanistic atmosphere, people can't help but indulge in it.
However, it would be a mistake to think of Chengdu as a laid-back city. Despite the laid-back urban life in this land of abundance, its development is no slouch. In today's era of rapid development, Chengdu is rising at an astonishing speed, making every effort to build a city brand of "three cities and three capitals", and at the same time actively moving towards the goal of building a world-famous city, which has been widely praised at home and abroad.
Handan, for many, is a city that is no stranger. As one of the major cities in the "Siege of Wei and Rescue Zhao", Handan has a long history and profound cultural heritage.
Some people say that Handan is a city that has been waiting for 3,000 years. Since its founding, it has been standing on the land of China with a solemn image.
If you look at the map, you will find that Handan's geographical location is extremely superior, surrounded by mountains and rivers. It is bordered by the Taihang Mountains in the west, the North China Plain in the east, and the borders of Shanxi, Shandong and Henan provinces.
In Handan, we can deeply feel the ancient culture of the Neolithic Age, as if we have traveled through time and space to experience the fierce confrontation of the Three Kingdoms period. In the changes of history, Handan has always been a unique existence with a cold and onlooker attitude.
Perhaps many people know about Handan mainly from books, but few travel bloggers praise the city on today's thriving short ** platform. However, if you're craving to feel the charm of ancient culture, then Handan is definitely a destination to be reckoned with.
More than 8,000 years ago, the inhabitants of the Neolithic Age ushered in a new era of agricultural civilization here. In this land, millet, chickens and other elements of life have begun to emerge, and it is precisely because of the city of Handan that the understanding of millet in the history of world agriculture has been corrected.
There are many theories about the origin of the name Handan, and there is no definite explanation so far. According to relevant records, Handan in ancient times was not today's "Handan", but was called "Gandan". Before the Warring States period, it was a common name.
In ancient times, people called the sun just rising as "Gan", and the sun setting the horizon as "Dan". Therefore, "Handan" means "Gandan", which means that this is the place to witness the sunrise and sunset. This explanation is currently recognized as the most reliable, with another theory that Handan's name is related to a local surname, and another theory that Zhang Yan named it according to the Book of Han.
Some people believe that Handan is named after Handan Mountain, and "Dan" is the end of the mountain. This is Zhang Yan's interpretation of Handan in the Book of Han, but the authenticity remains to be verified. From the Qin Shi Huang period to the Western Han Dynasty, Handan has been making great progress, once reaching its heyday, becoming a famous and wealthy city at that time, and Luoyang, Linzi and other cities, known as the "five metropolises".
Although Handan's reputation is not as good as before, its development cannot be underestimated. As a provincial municipality in Hebei Province, Handan has advantages in terms of development that are difficult for other cities to match. It is one of the important transportation hubs in our country and has a well-developed road and rail network.
In Handan, there are many eye-catching tourist attractions, such as the Worm Palace, stone carvings, the former site of the 129th Division Headquarters, Wuling Congtai and other places are indispensable places for us to understand Chinese history. If you want to know more about the city, you can visit the ancient city walls, feel the local customs, appreciate the vastness of the plains, immerse yourself in the history of the city, and experience the unique local culture.
If you only learn about Handan from history books, or just enjoy the beauty of the local area on the Internet, you will lose a lot of the fun of experiencing it firsthand. It is better to take the initiative to travel, take a walk in person, and feel the charm of the ancient city. In Handan, you'll find that there's more to the city than meets the eye.
When it comes to Jingzhou, the first thing that comes to many people's minds may be the allusion "Guan Yu carelessly lost Jingzhou", which has almost become the deepest impression of Jingzhou for many people. As the birthplace and root of Chu culture, Jingzhou has been a battleground for soldiers since ancient times, "800 years of Chu and 400 years in Jingzhou", to experience Chu culture, Jingzhou must not be ignored.
The history of Jingzhou can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period, and the founding of the city began with a history of more than 2,800 years. In the 800-year history of the Chu State, more than 20 Chu kings chose to establish an ancient city in Jingzhou. In this land, we can not only feel the historical traces of the competition between countries thousands of years ago, but also appreciate the vast and profound culture of the Central Plains in the Yellow River Basin.
Walking into Jingzhou, ancient walls can be seen everywhere, which is a major feature of Jingzhou. As one of the first 24 historical and cultural cities in the country, Jingzhou's city wall is almost one of the most well-preserved ancient city walls in China.
Jingzhou, as an important historical and cultural symbol of China, has witnessed the vicissitudes of life for thousands of years, and has endured for a long time in the wind and rain, like a wise man who watches silently overlooking the earth.
When it comes to Hubei, people rarely think of the city of Jingzhou at the first time. In the hearts of many people, Hubei's deep impression is almost concentrated in Wuhan, an economically developed city.
There are even many people who mistakenly believe that Jingzhou only exists in the fiction of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", especially many young people almost do not consider Jingzhou when choosing a tourist city.
A look at Jingzhou's geographical location will show why the city was so important during the Three Kingdoms period. It is close to the Yangtze River, remotely controls the Han River, guards the Yangtze River fortress, and is an important transportation hub in China. This also explains why Jingzhou has so many ancient city walls, because without the protection of the city walls, it is almost always coveted by others. To this day, these walls are still intact.
Although many people do not know much about Jingzhou, the people of Jingzhou warmly welcome foreign tourists. Although the walls resisted some development, they could not stop their enthusiasm.
The historical charm of Jingzhou also makes most of the residents here have a bold character, they are often informal, and they are very generous to the outside world, and it is a city that many people forget to return.
Today, Jingzhou still retains its thick walls, and for many people the city feels a bit like "whispering", but in fact, once you step into the city, you will appreciate the charm of "Little Shanghai".
Shashi is known as a shining pearl of Jingzhou, and many people may not know much about the city, but almost all of the well-known brands such as Yuanyang brand bed sheets and Jingjiang brand water bottles originate here.
On the international stage, Jingzhou also enjoys a high reputation, and many brands have gone abroad and ventured into the world. As a well-known light industry city, its product exports occupy an important position in the country.
Perhaps Jingzhou's influence in China is not very significant, but it has experienced vicissitudes, once brilliant, and has also fallen into a trough. Nowadays, with the continuous progress of society, we believe that Jingzhou will eventually enter the vision of more people and become a must-visit place for many tourists.
China has experienced a long history of vicissitudes, and when we open that heavy history book, we sigh at the wisdom of our ancestors and feel distressed by the sufferings of the past. However, it is more important to look forward to a bright future.
After all the ups and downs, many cities in our country have long since settled down, have their own names, and have a solid "identity card". Regardless of whether the past is glorious or not, I believe that in the torrent of the times, they will find their own unique characteristics and open up their own world.
What other cities do you know about that have never changed their names?Maybe your hometown is in it, right?