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A thousand years of time, stunning the time: Jianzhou Ancient City

Jianzhou Ancient City, also known as Jiange Ancient City, is located in the old city area of Puan Town, Jiange County, Guangyuan City. Historically, Jianzhou Ancient City has always been the political, economic, and cultural center of Jiange County. It has been more than 1500 years since the Southern and Northern Dynasties set up Nan'an County. Walking through the bustling crowd of the bustling city, stepping leisurely, entering Jianzhou Ancient City, time suddenly becomes slow and long, everything in front of you is like a ink painting, the ancient Chinese architecture sets off the ancient city just right. The bell and drum tower is a landmark building in the ancient city, with flying green moss, black tile wooden towers, reflecting each other, the eaves rise layer by layer, majestic, the ridge beasts placed on the top silently guard the bell and drum tower, through a thousand years of historical smoke, still standing intact. The bell and drum tower is also the watcher of time in the ancient city. In the eyes of the older generation, they represent the highest point in the memory of the city. Before the old houses and bungalows scattered in the dust, the residents of Jianzhou Ancient City always used to look up at the tall bell and drum tower in the city. It stands tall, constantly welcoming the next moment, the next day, the next month, the next year, the next generation. On the south side of the ancient city is the Arrow Tower, the door hole is written with the four characters "Xiufen Langyuan", carefully observe the stone pillars on both sides of the Arrow Tower are carved with "wild deer holding flowers" and "auspicious as you wish" patterns, the slightly raised eaves of the tower and the blue sky and white clouds blend into one, presumably thousands of years ago, the ancients also saw such a scenery. Whenever it is a market day, it is the busiest day in Jianzhou Ancient City. At this time, people gather in Jianzhou Ancient City. The small ancient city is full of strong life. Those back baskets, old crafts, and earthy flavors that have been seen and eaten suddenly come to mind. At the corner of the Arrow Tower city gate, there is a hundred-year-old teahouse. A pack of cigarettes, a cup of tea, tea guests tell the story of the small city here every day, hidden and ambitious, let time flow, listen to the wind, flowers, snow and moon, tell the story of the people, taste the leisurely life. Food is the deepest nostalgia for people. On Shuncheng Street on the side of the ancient city wall, there is a Jiange food that cannot be missed, Jiange skewers. This way of eating boiled vegetables on bamboo skewers is not unique in Jiange, but unlike other places where you have to wait a long time for a hot meal, the pot of Jiange skewers is always simmering with durable skewers. When you are hungry, just scoop up two skewers, wrap them in chili powder and swallow them. It's fast, delicious and affordable. There is also a hanging stove cake, with a price of 2 yuan each, economical and affordable, golden and crispy taste, delicious and not greasy, diners are endless every day. The "Tang Cake" under the bell and drum tower is a combination of vermicelli and pot helmet, bringing a double enjoyment to the taste buds; only five yuan can buy a large bag of flour flowers, whether it is stir-fry or soup is a good addition; homemade handmade cold noodles by farmers, crystal clear and healthy nutrition... As time goes by, the ancient city remains the same, leave time in Jianzhou Ancient City, after all, it is too much like the paradise in the dream.
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Posted: Jan 14, 2024
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