When it comes to the best-preserved Song city in China, people's first reaction is usually Kaifeng or Hangzhou, but the place where the relics of the two Song dynasties are really well preserved is actually Ganzhou in Jiangxi. As one of the 36 major cities in the Song Dynasty, Qianzhou retains many precious historical relics in today's Ganzhou, among which the Zhanggong District in the old city is particularly eye-catching. Here, visitors can experience the layout of the ancient Song Dynasty city and feel the prosperity and history of that era. Let's walk into this well-preserved Song City and start a unique journey to find the city.
Ganzhou, Nandaemun City, connects four provinces. Historically, as the first stop of the Hakka ancestors in their southward migration, the city gave birth to Hakka culture. In the ancient Zhanggong District, there is a rich historical heritage. The center of the city retains the "Four Ancient Song Dynasty", which was once the place where many celebrities such as Su Shi, Xin Qiji, Wen Tianxiang, and Wang Yangming lived and worked. The ancient city wall is built along the river, and the remains of the rammed earth city of the Eastern Jin Dynasty and the essence of the brick and stone city wall of the Northern Song Dynasty stand on the city wall, which has witnessed nearly 900 years of changes after the baptism of wind and rain. Walking on the city wall, overlooking the surging river, it is as if you have traveled through time and tasted the weight of history.
Zhanggong District, which expands the old town of Ganzhou, can be described as a place where history and culture meet. In addition to the city walls, there are many other attractions to explore here. Yugutai is one of the most well-known local attractions, standing on a high place and looking out, the water of the Qingjiang River flows slowly at the feet, and you can feel the poetry of the literati of the Song Dynasty. Chiang Ching-kuo's former residence shows the traces of history, and the small Russian-style buildings bear witness to the events of that special period. Bajingtai Park attracts visitors with its magnificent stone buildings and Su Shi's poems, and feels the collision of history and culture. The existence of the pontoon bridge makes people really feel the changes of the city and the vicissitudes of time.
The construction of the Ganzhou city wall can be traced back to the Jiayou period of the Northern Song Dynasty, and the city wall was built along the river, witnessing the prosperous period of the Northern Song Dynasty's "Jiayou rule". Today, the city walls have been renovated many times and are well preserved and have become a landmark of the city. Climb the city walls and enjoy a panoramic view of the city, and standing on a high place, you can hear the echoes of history. The brick and stone inscriptions on the city walls bear witness to the change of dynasties, and each inscription is a witness of time, which makes people feel the changes of time.
The expansion of the Ganzhou city wall is not only a barrier for the city, but also a witness to history. Along the city wall, there are not only scenic spots such as Yu Gutai and the former residence of Chiang Ching-kuo, but also carry rich cultural connotations. At the foot of the city wall, there are all kinds of small stalls, and the atmosphere of the bustling market is blowing in the face. Under the Yugu stage, the Qingjiang River is gurgling, and the figure of the ancient city wall spreads along the riverside, inheriting the vicissitudes of history. The ancient attractions along the city walls are like an unbooked journey through history, making the trip worthwhile.
As a representative city of the Northern Song Dynasty, Ganzhou has retained many valuable historical relics. As an underground drainage system left over from the Northern Song Dynasty, the Fushougou Museum is the secret of Ganzhou's non-waterlogging. The ingenuity of ancient engineering is displayed here, and people can't help but sigh at the wisdom of the ancients. The Wei family compound presents the architectural style of the Hakka people, and this historic compound has witnessed the changes of time and the rise and fall of the family. Ganzhou Confucian Temple, in the quiet shows the style of the ancient school, the ancient cultural atmosphere of the Qing Dynasty is fascinating.
The tour of expanding Ganzhou's monuments is far from over, and the Fushougou Museum showcases drainage systems left over from the Northern Song Dynasty with breathtaking craftsmanship. As a representative of Hakka architecture, the Wei family compound reflects the continuation of the local cultural history. The Ganzhou Confucian Temple has witnessed the prosperity and glory of the ancient school, and its architectural style is unique, which is a witness to the historical inheritance. Every historic site in Ganzhou seems to tell a piece of historical allusion, bringing visitors into the time tunnel and feeling the brilliance and glory of ancient civilization.
The cultural relics of the Song Dynasty in Ganzhou, like a historical pearl, are embedded in the heart of this ancient city. Walking into the old town of Ganzhou, it is like passing through a time tunnel and feeling the vicissitudes and glory of history. From the city walls to the monuments, every corner is full of historical memories, and every story tells the story of that magnificent history. Come to Ganzhou, feel the charm of ancient civilization, taste the weight of history, let the soul be sublimated in this ancient land, and appreciate the different urban customs.