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Shuozhou Old City

Shuozhou Old City, one of the earliest and well preserved ancient cities in Shanxi Province, witnessed the prosperity of the Qin and Han dynasties. After expansion in the Northern Qi years and reconstruction in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, it is now a historical scroll full of human smoke and fire.

The ancient city wall has a square plan, with a length of 1100 meters from north to south and a width of 1050 meters from east to west, resembling a millennium old historical book standing on the earth.

The city walls bear witness to the vicissitudes of time, while the four main streets within the city resemble the veins of life, interwoven in the shape of "wells", leading tourists into that ancient history.

The layout of the ancient city is unfolded with "four axes, three rings, and two centers", like a busy urban traffic map, tightly connecting the entire city together. The axis and loop are intertwined, and the center point and surrounding area are evenly distributed, which not only reflects the solemnity and majesty of the ancient city, but also demonstrates the ingenuity and harmony of its planning.

There are many ancient cities in Shanxi, and Shuozhou Old City is just one of them. The towering rammed earth city walls and thick historical background have been submerged in the long river of time. The low-key and vicissitudes of the ancient city wall, after thousands of years of wind and rain, have witnessed countless historical changes.

According to the "Shuozhou Annals", the ancient city of Shuozhou can be traced back to the late Warring States period. In the 32nd year of Emperor Qin Shi Huang (215 BC), General Meng Tian led a 300000 strong army to launch a northern attack on the Xiongnu, building a city and raising horses in the area,

Therefore, the city was named Mayi.

In the eighth year of the Tianbao reign of the Northern Qi Dynasty (557 AD), Shuozhou was relocated to the ancient city of Mayi. According to archaeological experts, the city wall of Shuozhou in Northern Qi was built on the original site of Qin Mayi! This is the ancient city of Shuozhou that we see today. With a history of over 1400 years, this ancient city has expanded through multiple dynasties and has now become a vast ancient city with a length of about 1800 meters and a width of over 1600 meters!

Entering today's ancient city, what catches the eye are lush trees and lush scenery. The arches with upturned eaves, orderly temples, towering city towers, and mottled earth walls all tell the story of the rich history of the old city. After development, the old city has become a landmark attraction in Shuozhou. Get off the Wenchang Pavilion and enjoy the bustling scenery of Shuima Long, amidst the vicissitudes of life!

Here, you can feel the liveliness and warmth of human smoke and fire. On the streets and alleys, the aroma of snack stalls is overflowing; In front of ancient temples, believers sincerely pray for blessings; Above the city wall, the vicissitudes of history are vividly remembered. This ancient city is like a flowing painting, attracting tourists to stop and appreciate, lingering and unforgettable.

In this ancient city full of human smoke and fire, we can not only feel the charm of history and cultural heritage, but also appreciate the truth and richness of life.

Here, we can draw strength from the vicissitudes of the ancient city and seek inspiration from the long river of history,

Taste happiness from the fireworks of life.

This is the old city of Shuozhou, an ancient city with a thousand years of history and a bustling atmosphere. The bricks, tiles, plants, and trees here are full of stories and emotions. Let's walk into the long history of this ancient city together and feel the strong atmosphere of human fireworks!