Baoding

Author: Liang Shihe
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: Like ninety-nine brilliant pearls embedded in the crown of Chinese civilization, they embody the essence of five thousand years of material and spiritual creation of the Chinese nation; as if ninety-nine majestic monuments standing on the vast land of East Asia, they declare to the world the eternal depth of the Chinese nation's profound civilization. Let us get close to these famous cities! Explore their historical sites, recall the heroes and talents on the historical stage and their achievements, touch the bones and veins of their historical culture, and trace the evolution of their rise and fall. Thus, let us feel the past glory of the Chinese nation, appreciate the outstanding creative spirit of the Yellow River descendants, interpret Eastern wisdom and character, and reflect on the weight and hardships of the history of an ancient nation. Furthermore, let us consciously and rationally examine the traditional culture of Chinese civilization, penetrate the cultural essence through time and space, embrace the new era, and create new brilliance.
This is an ancient city on the vast plain of Hebei. Here, there are gold-threaded jade suits unearthed from the Han tombs on Ling Mountain and the Changxin Palace Lamp; here, the birthplace of Liu Bei, who dominated one of the three kingdoms; here, the Qing Western Tombs listed as a World Heritage Site; here, the Ranzhuang Tunnel Network that made the Japanese invaders tremble with fear; and here, a group of historical figures who left a heavy mark on Chinese history, such as Lin Xiangru, Liu Bei, Zu Chongzhi, Liu Yuxi, and Zhao Kuangyin. This book introduces you to the land of Baoding, where fifteen national key cultural heritage protection units will leave you dazzled and reluctant to leave: the Zhili Governor's Office is the only well-preserved Qing Dynasty governor's office complex in China today; the Ling Mountain Han Tombs are the most complete and largest cave palace in China today; the Dingzhou Kaixuan Temple Pagoda is the tallest brick-and-wood structure pagoda in the world; the Ding porcelain produced in Dingzhou was not only an imperial but also spread to Central Asia and Eastern Europe through the Silk Road.