In the historical development of our country, there are many cities that have been born, and there is such a city, which has not changed its name for 3100 years since the establishment of the capital, and it is Handan.
Located in the southern part of Hebei Province, Handan is the only city in China that has not changed its name for 3,000 years. Handan was founded in the Yin Shang period, which is equivalent to the history of Chengdu's urban construction, not only has it never changed its name for 3,000 years, but it is also a city that has created the most idioms and allusions. According to incomplete statistics, there are as many as 1,500 idioms and allusions originating from or related to Handan, including Handan toddler, returning to Zhao after completion, taking the guilt of Jing petition, Hufu riding and shooting, and Huangliang dream. Now Handan is an ordinary prefecture-level city in Hebei Province. The city's name has been used for more than 3,100 years and is a unique example in Chinese history.
Handan has a history of more than 3,100 years of city building, and as early as 8,000 years ago, it gave birth to the Cishan culture of the early Neolithic period. During the Warring States Period, Handan, as the capital of the Zhao State, was one of the political, economic and cultural centers of northern China. During the Qin and Han dynasties, Handan, Chang'an, Luoyang, Linzi and Chengdu were known as the "Five Metropolises". At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Cao Wei group built its capital in the area of Yecheng in the south of Handan. During the Northern Song Dynasty, the daimyo in the eastern part of Handan became the "companion capital" of Bianliang, the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Handan is located at the southern end of Hebei Province, at the eastern foot of Taihang Mountain, at the junction of Shanxi, Hebei, Shandong, and Henan provinces. It is bordered by Liaocheng in Shandong Province in the east, Anyang in Henan Province in the south, Changzhi in Shanxi Province in the west, and Xingtai in the north. The western part of Handan is a middle and low mountain and hilly landform, and the eastern part is the North China Plain. The total area is 12,062 square kilometers, of which 434 square kilometers are urban areas and 106 square kilometers are urban built-up areas.
Handan is the hometown of many historical figures, including Qin Shi Huang, King Wuling of Zhao, Lian Po, Lin Xiangru, Xunzi, Cao Cao, etc. These figures have left a deep mark on Chinese history and have had a significant impact on the development of Handan and even the whole of China.
Handan is a city steeped in history and has many tourist attractions that are worth visiting. Here are some of the famous tourist attractions in Handan:
Wa Palace:Located in Suobao Town, Shexian County, it is one of the five major ancestral shrines in China and the most famous scenic spot in Handan.
The ancient city of Guangfu:Located in Guangfu Town, Yongnian District, it is known as the "Little Jiangnan in the North" and is the hometown of Taijiquan in China.
Jingniang Lake:It is located in Koushang Village, Huoshui Township, Wu'an City, known as "Taihang Three Gorges", with beautiful scenery.
Seven steps ditch:Located in Qibugou, Huoshui Township, Wu'an City, it is known as the "Little Jiuzhai" of Handan, with charming natural scenery.
Xiangtangshan Grottoes:Located in Fengfeng mining area and villages and towns, it is the largest grotto in Hebei and a national scenic spot.
Congtai Park:Located in Zhonghua North Street, Congtai District, it is a symbol of Handan City and has a beautiful environment.
Taihang Five Finger Mountain:It is named because the five strange peaks resemble the five fingers of the Buddha, and the scenery is unique.
East Taihang:Characterized by the landform landscape of quartz sandstone peak forest, it is a mountain-type natural scenic spot integrating Taihang Mountain's majestic, strange, dangerous and steep.
Ancient Wudang Mountain:Located in Changyangzhuang Village, Huoshui Township, Wu'an City, it is a famous Taoist resort with peculiar scenery.
Tongque Santai Ruins:Located in Linzhang County, it is the pinnacle of ancient Chinese desktop architecture and carries a large number of historical facts.