On today's trip, we will come to Xichuan County, which is located in Nanyang, Henan. This place full of history and culture, once known as Danyang and Shunyang, is now an important county seat in Henan Province. Xichuan County is strategically located, close to the Danjiangkou Reservoir, at the junction of Henan, Hubei and Shaanxi provinces, and can be described as the border of the hinterland of the Central Plains.
The history of Xichuan County can be traced back to 621 BC, when the state of Chu moved its capital from Chen County (present-day Zhoukou, Henan) to Danyang. After hundreds of years of development, Xichuan County has become one of the birthplaces of Chu culture. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the Chu State set up the capital in Danyang, and experienced more than 300 years of capital determination here. The Chu people have influenced generations of Chinese people with their unique culture, creating a long-standing Chu culture.
Xichuan County has given birth to many historical and cultural celebrities in the long history. Fan Li, a generation of Shang saints, once assisted Gou Jian to rejuvenate the Yue Kingdom, and later moved to Tao (now Dingtao, Shandong), but his contribution to Chu culture cannot be ignored. Fan Ye, who was the prince of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, was one of the founders of the historiography of the Eastern Jin Dynasty in China. Fan Zhen, a materialist thinker, had a profound influence on later philosophies with his book The Theory of Divine Annihilation. In addition, there are historical celebrities such as the Tang Dynasty poet Cui Hao and the famous Ming Dynasty doctor Tao Seclusion.
Xichuan County is also the first large immigration county in the country, and has won the honorary titles of "National Advanced County of Culture", "National Safe Fishery Demonstration County", "National Advanced County of Scientific and Technological Progress" and so on. With the efforts and development of these years, the economic and social outlook of Xichuan County has undergone earth-shaking changes and has become a bright pearl in southwest Henan.
When we come to Xichuan County, we can't help but sigh at the rich historical and cultural resources here. Here, we can visit many famous scenic spots such as Danjiang Scenic Area, Wancheng Scenic Area, Dinosaur Valley Scenic Area nearby, and feel the unique charm of this ancient and beautiful land.
In short, Xichuan County is a place full of history and cultural heritage, which is worth exploring and savoring. In this ancient and beautiful land, we can feel the long-standing influence of Chinese civilization, and we can also witness the brilliant achievements of Xichuan County in modern society. Let's feel the unique charm of Xichuan County and start an unforgettable historical journey!