Hearing about the affairs of the Three Kingdoms, I always wanted to go to Xuchang

On October 27, after playing in Xinyang for a day, we took the high-speed train to Xuchang. Xuchang is located in the heartland of Central Plains, known as the 'center of Central Plains', with a long history and many historical sites. During the Qin Dynasty, Xu County was established here. During the Three Kingdoms period, many major historical events took place in Xuchang. In 221 AD, Cao Pi ascended the throne in Xuchang, established the Wei Kingdom, and renamed the 'Xu land' to 'Xuchang', which has been used to this day. Coming to Xuchang, it is essential to visit the relics of the Three Kingdoms. Xuchang is the place with the most concentrated Three Kingdoms relics in the country, with more than 80 places reportedly. The hotel we stayed in was near the ancient city of Cao Wei, close to Xiaoxi Lake. It was noon when we finished the check-in procedures, so we walked along the city moat to the ancient city to find food. The first scenic spot we visited in the afternoon was the Baliing Bridge Scenic Area. The Baliing Bridge Scenic Area is about 5 kilometers away from the ancient city, and it takes about half an hour by bus. Back then, Guan Yu received the news of his elder brother Liu Bei at Yuan Shao's place, so he left Xuchang with the seal and gold. Cao Cao chased Guan Yu with dozens of riders at the Baliing Bridge and gave him a brocade robe. Guan Yu was afraid of changes and did not dare to dismount. He only used the tip of the Green Dragon Crescent Blade to pick up the brocade robe and put it on his body. The current Baliing Bridge is rebuilt on the original site, and the entire scenic area also has Guan Yu Temple, Mei Garden and other attractions. Inside, there are sculptures of the Three Kingdoms stories such as Qingmei Boiling Wine Talking about Heroes, Cao Chong Weighing Elephants, and Looking at Plums to Quench Thirst, and you can also take a boat tour. On the way back, we visited Xiaoxi Lake. Xiaoxi Lake is located in the city center of Weidu District. Because its area is smaller than Hangzhou West Lake and the scenery is exceptionally beautiful, and Su Shi once praised 'West Lake is small but also a beauty', hence the name Xiaoxi Lake. The next morning, we took a car to the Xuchang Museum. After visiting the museum, we went to play in the ancient city of Cao Wei. The ancient city is a replica of ancient architecture, the gate tower is very majestic, and the buildings inside are built according to the style of the Cao Wei period. There are many restaurants and local snacks, and the residents in the ancient city also live and work normally, so the street is very lively. We had lunch in a restaurant in the ancient city, and then continued to visit the Chunqiu Building Scenic Area. In the fifth year of Jian'an in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Cao went east, and Guan Yu temporarily joined Cao Cao to protect the two empresses. After returning to Xuchang, Cao Cao gave a mansion to Guan Yu. Guan Yu, to avoid suspicion, divided the mansion into two courtyards, living in the outer courtyard. There is a building in the courtyard. Guan Yu reads the 'Spring and Autumn' here from dusk to dawn, and this building is named Chunqiu Building. Standing in front of the Chunqiu Building, looking up at the style of Guandi, imagining Guan Yu's heroic deeds more than a thousand years ago, it is awe-inspiring! Leaving Chunqiu Building, we walked along the pedestrian street to Cao Prime Minister's Mansion. There is a large statue of Cao Cao on the square, which reproduces the heroic spirit of Cao Prime Minister. After entering the gate, you can see a huge 'Viewing the Sea' relief, which is majestic and magnificent! There are also attractions such as Qiu Xian Hall and Zang Bing Cave in the scenic area, which can further understand the historical culture and military of the Three Kingdoms period. For tourists who love to explore the relics of the Three Kingdoms, it is not to be missed.