Lushang Jiangnan (Tianshui)

Author: Yong Jichun, Wu Hongqi
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: Tianshui is renowned as the "Jiangnan of Longshan" and spans both the Yellow River and Yangtze River basins. It was a crucial hub on the ancient Silk Road and the eastern gateway of Gansu Province. The region's natural and cultural diversity have given rise to extraordinary landscapes, scenic spots, and captivating local customs. It is the birthplace of the Daowang culture, which heralds the dawn of Chinese civilization, and is the homeland of the mythical ancestors of the Chinese nation, Fuxi and Nüwa, as well as the Yellow Emperor. The ancestors of the Qin people also originated here, giving rise to ancient cultures that are magnificent, mysterious, and deeply rooted. The region has produced numerous legendary historical figures, including the renowned general Li Guang, the valiant general Zhao Chongguo, the Three Kingdoms hero Jiang Ji, and the patriotic general Deng Baoshan. The Maiji Mountain Grottoes, hailed as the "Sculpture Gallery of the East," are exceptionally stunning. Other numerous famous historical and cultural sites include the Fuxi Temple, Guatai Mountain, Nanguo Temple, Yuquan Temple, Shimen, Xianren Cliff, Quxi, Daxiangshan, and Shuiliandong. These breathtaking and mesmerizing attractions are enough to leave visitors in awe and longing to explore. This book provides a comprehensive, in-depth, and vivid introduction to the magnificent city of Tianshui, guiding readers to understand, recognize, and immerse themselves in the wonders of this city.