The ancient town of Meicheng was located on the north side of Wulong Mountain and the south side of Sanjiangkou, with beautiful mountains and rivers. The ancient town was built by the lake, and it was antique. Climbing the city wall, you can overlook the south peak tower on the other side of the river. The Xin 'an River landscape gallery is shrouded in smoke and fog. The light boat passes by, like a natural amorous painting. There were many scenic spots in the city, and there were also many scenic spots outside the city that could be explored.
The ancient town of Meicheng was located on the north side of Wulong Mountain and the south side of Sanjiangkou. It was surrounded by mountains and rivers and had beautiful scenery. Fuchun River, Xin 'an River, and Lan River converged here. Under the cover of smoke and fog, the light boat sailed past, and it itself was like a natural amorous painting. Climbing up the ancient city wall, the beautiful Xin 'anjiang landscape gallery opened up in front of him. The ancient town was built on the shore of Yanzhu Lake. Boating on Yanzhu Lake was surrounded by the beautiful scenery of ink paintings, which made people feel relaxed and happy. In the city, there are places of interest such as Jiande Marquis Square, Minggui Qingke, Liuhe Ancient Well, etc. You can visit the ancient scenery; Around the city, you can explore the scenery such as Yuquan Temple, Fengzhen Taoist Temple, Wulong Ridge, Wansong Forest, Twin Towers Lingyun, Two Rivers Chengzi, etc. There was a seven-story pagoda on each of the north and south peaks, namely the South Peak Pagoda and the North Peak Pagoda. They faced each other across the river and soared into the clouds. They were called the Twin Towers of Lingyun. From the city wall, one could see the South Peak Pagoda on the other side. On the city gate, one could see the words Yan Zhou. The street was not wide, and the roadside food stalls had a flavor every three steps. There were many shops on both sides of the stone street. Although there were few tourists now and many shops were empty, people could still feel the smoke and fire of the ancient town. Many of the brick-and-tile buildings in the ancient town had exquisite stone carvings on their doors and windows. The surface of the ancient wooden buildings, which had been painted dark brown by history, was also carved with exquisite patterns.
The ancient town of Meicheng was located on the north side of Wulong Mountain and the south side of Sanjiangkou. It was surrounded by mountains and rivers. It had the exquisite beauty of Jiangnan water towns like Wuzhen and Xitang. There were also small bridges and flowing water. There were also many exquisite ancient buildings and artistic carvings on them. Many brick and tile buildings had exquisite stone carvings on their doors and windows. On the surface of the ancient wooden buildings, which had been painted black and brown by history, there were also many exquisite patterns carved. Climbing up the ancient city wall, the beautiful Xin 'an River Landscape Art Gallery opened up in front of him. It was shrouded in smoke and fog, and the light boat sailed past. It was a natural amorous painting in itself. Boating on Yanzhu Lake, the beautiful scenery around them was like an ink painting, making one feel relaxed and happy. There was a seven-story pagoda on each of the mountain peaks in the north and south of Mei City. They were called the South Peak Pagoda and the North Peak Pagoda respectively. They faced each other across the river and soared into the clouds. They were called the Twin Towers Towering Clouds. From the city wall, one could see the South Peak Pagoda on the other side of the river. On the city gate, one could see the words Yan Zhou. The city's Si Fan Archway, Jiande Hou Fang, Minggui Qingke, Liuhe Ancient Well and other scenic spots, you can visit the ancient scenery; Around the city's Yuquan Temple, Fengzhen Taoist Temple, Wulong Ridge, Wansong Forest, Twin Towers Lingyun, Two Rivers Chengzi and other landscapes, you can explore the secluded and strange. The street wasn't wide, and the food stalls by the roadside were a big feature. Every three steps, there would be a flavor, making it a feast for the eyes.
The ancient town of Meicheng was located on the north side of Wulong Mountain and the south side of Sanjiangkou, surrounded by mountains and rivers. Climbing up the ancient city wall, the beautiful Xin 'an River Landscape Art Gallery opened up in front of him. It was shrouded in smoke and fog, and the light boat sailed past. It was a natural amorous painting in itself. The ancient town was built by the lake, and the people were simple and honest. Boating on Yanzhu Lake, the beautiful scenery around them was like an ink painting, making one feel relaxed and happy. There was a seven-story pagoda on each of the mountain peaks in the north and south of Mei City. They were called the South Peak Pagoda and the North Peak Pagoda respectively. They faced each other across the river and soared into the clouds. They were called the Twin Towers Towering Clouds. In the city, there are places of interest such as Sifan Archway, Jiande Marquis Square, Minggui Qingke, Liuhe Ancient Well, etc. Around the city, there are Yuquan Temple, Fengzhen Taoist Temple, Wulong Ridge, Wansong Forest, Twin Towers Lingyun, Two Rivers Chengzi and other landscapes. The street wasn't wide, and the food stalls by the roadside were a big feature. Every three steps, there would be a flavor, making it a feast for the eyes. The entire ancient town had the exquisite beauty of the Jiangnan water villages like Wuzhen and Xitang. There were also small bridges and flowing water, and many exquisite ancient buildings. Many brick and tile buildings had exquisite stone carvings on the doors and windows, and the dark brown surface of the ancient wooden buildings was also carved with exquisite patterns.
The ancient town of Meicheng was located on the north side of Wulong Mountain and the south side of Sanjiangkou. It was surrounded by mountains and rivers. It had the exquisite beauty of Jiangnan water towns like Wuzhen and Xitang. There were small bridges and flowing water, as well as many exquisite ancient buildings and artistic carvings on them. Many brick and tile buildings had exquisite stone carvings on their doors and windows. The surface of the ancient wooden buildings, which had been painted dark brown by history, was also carved with exquisite patterns. Climbing up the ancient city wall, the beautiful Xin 'an River Landscape Art Gallery opened up in front of him. It was shrouded in smoke and fog, and the light boat sailed past. It was a natural amorous painting in itself. The ancient town was built on the shore of Yanzhu Lake, and the people there were simple and unsophisticated. Boating on Yanzhu Lake was surrounded by the beautiful scenery of ink paintings, which made people feel relaxed and happy. The Jiande Archway stood in the middle of the main street in the city. It was simple and exquisite. There was a seven-story pagoda on each of the mountain peaks in the north and south. They were called the South Peak Pagoda and the North Peak Pagoda. They faced each other across the river and soared into the clouds. They were called the Twin Towers of Lingyun. From the city wall, one could see the South Peak Pagoda on the other side. On the city gate, one could see the two words Yan Zhou.
The Beauty of the Ancient Town of Meicheng The ancient town of Mei City was like a pearl hidden in time. It was located at the confluence of the Xin 'an River and the Lan River, and the mountains and rivers were connected. The city of the ancient town was decorated with two lakes, like two pearls. The twin towers facing each other were like loyal guards. Climbing up the tower and looking out, the Xin 'an River was surging, and the Lan River was also gurgling. The river was vast and misty, just like the quiet and quiet described in Meng Haoran's poem,"The wild sky is low, the river is clear and the moon is close to people". Strolling through the ancient town, one's eyes were filled with antique buildings and ancient city walls. The mottled walls told the story of a thousand years. The main pedestrian street was filled with the smell of fireworks, and the people here were leisurely. There were exquisite stone carvings on the doors and windows of the ancient building. The surface of the wooden building had been dyed dark brown by time, but there were still exquisite carvings. The main street was restored to its traditional style. The stone pavement and the antique shops along the street were full of unique charm. The ancient town of Meicheng was such a poetic and lively painting.
The Beauty of the Ancient Town of Meicheng The ancient town of Mei City was a thousand-year-old town hidden in the depths of time. It was like a pearl that had been forgotten by time, emitting a unique and charming luster. As soon as they stepped into the old town, the first thing that greeted their eyes was the antique buildings. The mottled city walls were like old men who had been through many hardships, quietly telling stories of the past. The city wall was tall and majestic. Although it had been partially repaired, it still looked spectacular. Walking along the city wall, on one side was the river water. The river water was clear and sparkling like a flowing jade belt, and on the other side was the ancient city full of fireworks. In the city, there were many brick and tile buildings. The doors and windows of these buildings had exquisite stone carvings, like vivid historical paintings. The surface of the ancient wooden building had been dyed dark brown by time. It was carved with all kinds of exquisite patterns. It was as if one could see the figures of the ancient craftsmen who were focused on carving. There were many alleys in the town, and the moss-covered alleys were winding, as if they were guiding people to explore the secrets of the ancient town. Strolling through it, it was as if one could travel through a thousand years and feel the settling of time. The main street had now been transformed into a pedestrian street. The road was paved with stone slabs. Walking on it made a clear sound, as if it was an echo of history. The storefronts along the street had restored their traditional style. The ancient archway stood in the middle of the main street. The stone carvings on the archway were exquisite. Although it had been eroded by wind and rain, it still showed its former glory. Plum City was located at the confluence of Xin 'an River and Lan River. There were two lakes in the city, which were dotted on the east and west like two pearls. There were two towers outside, facing each other from the north and south. They were like loyal guards guarding the ancient town. Climbing the tower to look out, Xin 'an River surged from west to east. The river was vast, like endless thoughts floating into the distance; Lan River came from the south, as if carrying a distant story. At this moment, Meng Haoran's poem," The wild sky and low trees, the clear moon near the river ", appeared in his mind. The scenery in front of him blended perfectly with the poem, as if he was also in that poetic painting. The scenery of the ancient town was even more spectacular. This place was known as the " Brocade Mountains and Embroidered Ridges, Poetic Creek and Painted Water ". The green mountains were like Dai and stretched endlessly, complementing the river water. Between the mountains and rivers, smoke lingered, like a dream. It was like a natural ink painting, attracting countless scholars and leaving behind many famous works. Whether it was a sunny afternoon or a sunset evening, the scenery of the ancient town of Mei City had a unique charm that made people intoxicated and forget to leave.
Plum Blossom Town had a rich and charming scenery. In the General Mountain Park, red plum, palace pink plum, white plum, green calyx plum and other precious plum trees were blooming. The red plum was like fire, warm and gorgeous; the palace pink plum was like rosy clouds, emitting a gentle and beautiful atmosphere; the white plum was like snow, pure and elegant; and the green calyx plum had a touch of fresh green. The beautiful colors of plum blossoms, the blue sky, and the sea complemented each other. The green vegetation of Mount Jiangjun added a vibrant background color to the ancient town. The bluestone road in the ancient town showed an ancient greenish-gray color, telling the traces of time. In different seasons and weather, the colors of the ancient town would also change. On sunny days, the colors would be bright and bright, and on cloudy days or in the early morning and evening, it would be covered by a layer of faint hazy colors, which made the ancient town even more quiet and mysterious.
Meicheng Ancient Town was located in the east of Jiande City, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It was a thousand-year-old town under the jurisdiction of Jiande City. It covered an area of 157 square kilometers (or 154.9 square kilometers) and had a population of about 50,000 people (permanent population of 38969). It governed 13 administrative villages and 5 communities. The ancient town of Meicheng had a long history. It had a history of more than 1700 years since the establishment of the county during the Three Kingdoms period. It was also said that it had a history of more than 1800 years. It was originally the seat of the Yanzhou Prefecture in Zhejiang Restaurant (or Zhejiang Prefecture), as famous as Huzhou Prefecture, Hangzhou Prefecture, Shaoxing Prefecture, Jinhua Prefecture, etc. It used to be a prefecture-level city and was the political, cultural, commercial, and shipping center of tens of thousands of square kilometers in western Zhejiang. It had a history of more than 1,300 years since it was the seat of the state capital in the early Tang Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, Yanzhou Prefecture was the place where the country's high-end talents were produced. After the imperial examination, many top scholars, scholars, and juren were produced. Dozens of memorial archways were built for this purpose. The ancient town of Meicheng was named after the ancient city wall that was built in the shape of plum blossoms. It was located at the confluence of Fuchun River, Xin 'an River and Lan River. It was close to Wulong Mountain in the north and Sanjiangkou in the south. It was surrounded by mountains and rivers. The scenery was beautiful, ancient, and the environment was quiet. It was successively rated as one of the top 1000 towns in the country, the first batch of central towns in Zhejiang Province, a green small town in Zhejiang Province, a health town in Zhejiang Province, an advanced town in social security in Zhejiang Province, and a strong town in education in Zhejiang Province. In 2023, it was selected into the list of scenic towns above 4A level and 5A level in 2022, successfully creating a 5A level scenic town in Zhejiang Province. The ancient town was open all day, with free tickets. The tour time was 1 - 3 hours.
The ancient town of Meicheng had a good development prospect. In terms of planning, the ancient town of Meicheng was guided by the "six modernizations" and closely adhered to the twelve-word policy of "prosperity, prosperity, high efficiency, and harmony". With the overall goal of orderly planning, well-preserved historical sites, distinctive cultural labels, and prosperous industrial development, it actively explored the road of rejuvenation and common prosperity. Its planned spatial structure was "one core, two cities, two belts and three districts". Among them,"One Core" was the cultural tourism core of the ancient city, which was the best area to experience the history and culture of the ancient city of Yanzhou;"Twin Cities" referred to the ancient city of Yanzhou and Qianhe New City;"Two Zones" were the riverside cultural tourism development belt and the mountain city cultural tourism development belt respectively, which constituted the main tourist routes connecting the mountain, river and city cultural tourism resource nodes. Judging from the results of cultural and tourism integration, Meicheng Ancient Town implemented deep integration of culture and tourism, developed the cultural tourism belt of "Poetic Road Culture·Three Rivers" with high standards, completed the re-evaluation of the national 4A scenic spot, and was awarded the 5A scenic spot town of Zhejiang Province, and Yanzhou Ancient Street was awarded the provincial high-quality pedestrian street. From January to August 2024, the town received 2.2 million tourists and realized a tourism income of about 318 million yuan, with an increase of 14.5% and 17.3% respectively. In terms of the activation and inheritance of cultural heritage, on the one hand, the tangible heritage was activated, and the historical landscapes such as Yudai River and Huangpu Street were reproduced to create a research route for Zhejiang University to move westward. On the other hand, the intangible heritage was inherited, and more than ten intangible cultural relics such as Yanzhou Shrimp Lamp were completed. The establishment of Zhejiang Province's intangible cultural heritage street area was promoted, and the opening ceremony of Song Yun City, the Lantern Festival series of "Red River", and the Song Yun cultural interpretation project were carried out to promote the Song Yun culture and Tang poetry culture brand of Yanzhou. At the same time, the ancient town of Meicheng took the opportunity of the construction of a modern and beautiful town to improve the quality of living environment and create a new cultural highland, striving for a high-quality model of common prosperity and beauty in the whole region. For example, to carry out the construction of beautiful towns, focusing on Yanzhou Gongfu Neighborhood Center, Agricultural Creator Cultural Activity Center, Muzhou Poetry School Exhibition Hall and other projects to improve the livable quality of the ancient city with high standards; to implement the cultural and tourism facilities improvement project, deepen the reconstruction plan of Yanzhou government office, and accelerate the construction of the road of Tang poetry. In summary, whether it was in terms of planning and layout, integrated development of culture and tourism, inheritance and activation of cultural heritage, or the construction of beautiful towns, the ancient town of Meicheng had a positive development trend and had good development prospects.
Meicheng Ancient Town had the following characteristics: - ** Long History **: It has a history of more than 1700 years. It used to be the seat of the Yanzhou government. As the state capital, it has a history of more than 1,300 years since the early Tang Dynasty. It used to be the political, cultural, commercial, and shipping center of Zhejiang Province with tens of thousands of square kilometers. - ** architectural features **: The buildings in the ancient town are mainly of the Hui style. There are many historical relics in the city, such as the ancient city wall of Meicheng, the twin towers of Meicheng, the memorial archway of Marquis Jiande, Fuqian Street, the Qing Post Office, the German Cultural Center, the Shilu Cultural Center, and the Westward Moving Hall of Zhejiang University. Walking in the old streets and alleys, you can see green bricks and black tiles, carved beams and painted buildings, and feel the length of time. - ** Many delicacies **: Fish balls, Dedao Bun, Minced Rice Cooked Bun, corn, Yanzhou pancake, stinky tofu, and other specialties. - ** Superior geographical location **: It is located at the intersection of Xin 'an River and Lan River upstream of Qiantang River. It is backed by Wulong Mountain and faces the mouth of the three rivers. From here, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of the confluence of the three rivers.