Fujian's Rural Charm. Guanqian Ancient Road

Author: Jian Nan She
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: Guanqian Ancient Road reaches Pucheng and becomes another ancient pier. Dengying Gate was originally a water-side city gate. There are records that say in the past, the Japanese monk Kukai, with a disheveled appearance, entered Fujian through Guanjiao and Pucheng, entering the city via Dengying Gate. Recently, followers of the Japanese Shingon sect have repeatedly formed groups to visit Fujian, making pilgrimages along the way and visiting Dengying Gate many times.
Xianxia Ridge is a general term for a vast mountain range spanning thousands of miles between Jiangshan, Zhejiang, and Pucheng, Fujian. From north to south, it is further divided into: Xianxia Ridge, Xiaoganzheng Ridge, Fengling Ridge, Wuxian Ridge, and Yuliang Ridge. Historical records state, "Within ten thousand li, there are six ridges and five passes, with Xianxia being the crown." Xianxia Pass is heavily fortified, with ancient stone steps stacked layer upon layer. For thousands of years, countless people from Fujian have passed through here, heading north toward broader horizons.