Series of Books on Historical and Cultural Cities in China—Jinan

Author: Li Dezheng
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book introduces Jinan, a city with a long history. The Chengziya Longshan Culture Site is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. The shocking Xiaotang Mountain Guo Family Tomb Stele, Luozhuang Han Tomb, Sifangta Pagoda, Lingyan Temple, and Qianfoya Cliff Carvings tell the story of the former glory. Jinan is picturesque, with its four major spring groups forming a unique "Spring City" landscape. The lakes and mountains reflect each other, embodying the extraordinary charm of "Four sides are lotuses, three sides are willows, one city has half mountains and half lakes." Its rich cultural heritage adds unique appeal to the springs and lakes. Jinan has a refined style, nurturing a fresh and lively spring culture and a down-to-earth Lixia academic tradition. It has produced renowned literary figures like the "Two An" poets, the first master of the "Spirit" school of poetry, Pu Shi's ghostly novels that shock the world, and many scholars who led the trend. Jinan is long celebrated as the "Mountain of Ci and Sea of Qu" and the "City of Poetry."