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ZaozhuangIn ancient times, it was called "Lanling", and now it is called "Lunan Pearl", a unique city from "fruit".
When you mention the names of Chinese cities, you often think of famous cities of the Warring States Period, ancient capitals of the Qin and Han dynasties, or famous rivers, and few people think of fruits. The origin of the unique name of Zaozhuang comes from the city's rich jujube resources.
Zaozhuang is located in the hinterland of the Shandong Peninsula, with the Yellow River running through it and thousands of miles of fertile fields. The terrain here is open, the climate is mild, the four seasons are distinct but not cold, and there is infinite vitality. The vast fields are dotted with towering trees, and in early summer, the red dates of the trees make passers-by stop.
Dates, a natural fruit loved by the Chinese, are not only delicious, but also rich in nutrients. Zaozhuang's unique geographical environment makes it the best habitat for jujube trees. When the harvest season arrives, all kinds of jujubes hang on the branches, which are sweet and delicious, and are deeply loved by people.
It is precisely because of the abundant resources of jujube that this ancient city is fortunate to have the unique and beautiful name of "Zaozhuang".
Abundant jujube is not only the most local, but also exported to all parts of the country and abroad, and the jujube industry has become a pillar industryZaozhuang is the "hometown of China's jujubes" and "China's top 100 cities".。On the basis of establishing an agricultural city, Zaozhuang's science and education, light industry, textile and other industries have also made great progress.
Zaozhuang not only has abundant material wealth, but also this fertile soil has given birth to a unique history and culture. As early as the Neolithic Age, it was one of the birthplaces of the Chinese nation. In the long history of more than 5,000 years, Linzi, the ancient capital of Qi State, has been integrated with Zaozhuang, leaving many historical monuments.
Today's Zaozhuang is both ancient and modern, with both the vicissitudes of 5,000 years and the breath of a modern metropolis. The city's "one city, two cores" pattern adds a modern atmosphere, and the new city is dizzying with its wide, straight streets and high-rise buildings. The old city is dominated by small bridges and flowing waters, which is full of local atmosphere.
Zaozhuang not only has natural and cultural landscapes, but also has rich local specialties. The locally produced dates are not only eaten by the locals, but also made into a variety of delicacies. Such as jujube sake lees chicken, sweet and sour jujubes, jujube cakes, etc., sweet and soft glutinous, with endless aftertaste. In addition, the noodles made with local specialties are also very distinctive, such as knife-cut noodles and stewed noodles.
Walking through the old town of Zaozhuang, you can see the figure of jujube trees everywhere. Along the winding alleys, while tasting knife-cut noodles, while admiring the antique Zaozhuang houses, it is as if you have gone back in time and returned to a hundred years ago. The new city is lined up with high-rise buildings, and it is full of youthful vitality.
Regardless of whether it is old or new, the cityscape of Zaozhuang can always bring infinite surprises to visitors. Walking through the old town is like walking through a long river of history;The modern atmosphere of the new city makes people feel the infinite vitality of this thousand-year-old city. Zaozhuang not only has the vicissitudes and glory of a famous city, but also glows with new vitality in innovation and development.
What is even more commendable is that while pursuing modernization, Zaozhuang still retains the original local atmosphere. The human touch here is still strong, and even though it is the first time that new friends meet each other, they will also talk to each other, and it doesn't take long for them to become old friends. This kind of simple and sincere human touch is rare in the metropolis.
A sense of history, modernity and a strong local flavor are intertwined with the colorful urban charm of Zaozhuang. The only city in China named after a fruit shows its most unique side in this beautiful scenery that changes scenery.