the ancient capital refers to the political, economic and cultural center of the ancient dynasty regime. Every ancient capital bears a unique historical and cultural charm. Whether it is the legacy of the Han and Tang Dynasties or the remnants of the Song and Yuan Dynasties, we can get a glimpse of that prosperous dynasty. If you are a historical and cultural lover, you might as well pack your bags, take a walk in the ancient capital, have a look, savor the history in the mottled walls and buildings, and at the same time relax your busy life for a moment. Xi 'an's thick city walls float out of the ancient capital history of tang style, Xi 'an, which was called Chang 'an in ancient times. It is one of the four ancient capitals in the world and the first capital called "Beijing" in Chinese history. According to historical records, thirteen dynasties set up their capitals here in ancient times, among which Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang and so on are famous, so Xi 'an has a splendid and diverse historical and cultural heritage. In the city of Xi 'an, in addition to all kinds of unearthed cultural relics that shocked the world, there are also unique buildings, such as the Wild Goose Pagoda in the Tang Dynasty, the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, which fully display the essence of Xi 'an's architectural style. [Xi 'an Travel Guide > > Experience of the ancient capital that can't be missed 1. Riding a bicycle on the ancient city wall Xi 'an City Wall was built in Sui and Tang Dynasties. It is the most complete existing section of the city wall in China, long and wide, so it can be ridden by bicycle. There are many bicycle rental points on the city wall, and cars can be returned at any rental point. Riding on the city wall and overlooking the high scenery are simply beautiful ~2. Visiting and feeling the charm of terracotta warriors and horses When it comes to traveling in Xi 'an, we usually think of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Xi 'an most easily. This huge mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is full of great mystery, and countless mysteries are being buried underground. You can also learn more about the Terracotta Warriors and feel the charm of this mausoleum in this huge underground military museum. 3. "Punching in" various ancient buildings Xi 'an's ancient buildings are famous all over the world, such as the landmark bell tower, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the Drum Tower, which are all worth punching in. Tell you quietly, if you go to the Drum Tower, don't forget to eat in the nearby Huimin Street, which is a real food paradise! The best time to travel is from March to May, when the flowers bloom in spring, and from September to October, when the melons and fruits are fragrant. It is the best time to travel to Xi 'an, and it is the blessed land of Nanjing emperors. The ancient capital history of Nanjing, one of the eight ancient capitals, was called Jinling, Yuecheng and Moling in ancient times. Up to now, Nanjing has a construction history of more than 2,5 years. It is the capital of ten regimes or dynasties, such as Dongwu, Dongjin, Southern Dynasties and Ming Dynasty, so it is known as the "City of Ten Dynasties". Zhuge Liang once commented on Nanjing: "The dragon plate in Zhongshan is surrounded by stones, and this is the home of the emperor!" Nanjing's splendid and splendid ancient capital culture has left many historical sites and cultural relics, which is the precious heritage and cultural symbol of Chinese civilization. The ancient capital that can't be missed 1. Visiting the Confucius Temple and enjoying the Qinhuai River Confucius Temple is the most famous scenic spot in Nanjing, and it is also an indispensable destination in Nanjing's tourism strategy. It combines the style of ancient buildings with modern buildings, and is a good place for Taobao Bay and buying specialty handwritten letters, but attention should be paid to avoiding the problem of being cheated. After visiting the Confucius Temple at night, you can also take a walk to Qinhuai River, which will set each other off. 2. Visit ming tomb Scenic Area to see the autumn scenery. ming tomb is the mausoleum of Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Huanghou. It is one of the favorite punching destinations for foreign tourists, but the mausoleum has not been excavated, so we can only visit the cemetery. In autumn, ginkgo and maple leaves are flying, which is the most attractive aspect of ming tomb. The best time to travel Nanjing has the most beautiful scenery and pleasant climate in spring and autumn, which is the most suitable for travel. The sleeping peony in Luoyang, the awakening capital of Luoyang, was called Luoyi, Luojing, Jingluo and Luocheng in ancient times. It is known as the "old capital of nine dynasties" because it was established as the capital in nine dynasties, including the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Wei Dynasty, the Western Jin Dynasty and the Northern Wei Dynasty, and there were 15 emperors. In this still quaint city, we can see all kinds of precious and rare cultural heritages everywhere, even in the barren hills and ruined walls on the edge of the city, there may be a touching historical story buried, which is worth our savoring. Experience of the ancient capital that can't be missed 1. Going to Longmen Grottoes to see the Buddha statue When it comes to Luoyang, many people first think of Longmen Grottoes, which is also the first tourist attraction in Luoyang. There are about 97, Buddha statues in the grottoes, which have been repaired for 4 years. Every tall and serious Buddha statue has been baptized by wind and frost, so we can slow down and visit it carefully. 2. Explore the Buddhist history in Baima Temple If the friends are Buddhists or interested in Buddhist culture, then Baima Temple is not to be missed. This temple is the first one built after Buddhism was introduced into China, and it is called the first ancient temple in China. Here, you can learn a lot from Buddhist history. 3. Go to the Peony Garden to see the most beautiful peony flower as the city flower of Luoyang. The peony here is famous all over the world. Every April, peony blossoms everywhere in Luoyang, which are very beautiful. Therefore, it is the best choice to enjoy peony in Luoyang in April. If you want to enjoy it, recommend the Peony Garden. The best time to travel in any month is suitable for traveling in Beijing's splendid culture and gathering the ancient capital of Chinese civilization. In ancient times, there were old names such as Yan Dou, Youzhou and Beijing, which were changed from Beiping to Beijing after the founding of the People's Republic of China. With a history of more than 8 years, Beijing is the city with the largest number of world cultural heritages, with many places of interest and cultural landscapes. At the same time, Beijing is an inclusive, open and diversified modern international metropolis. When you come here to travel, you don't have to worry about having nowhere to go. Besides, you will definitely fall in love with all kinds of cultures in this city. [Beijing Travel Guide > > ] Experience of the ancient capital that can't be missed 1. Watching the flag-raising in Tiananmen Square Every morning and evening, the flag guard in Tiananmen Square will hold a flag-raising ceremony. If it is your first time to set foot in Beijing, it is essential to go to Tiananmen to watch the flag raising. However, there are usually more people watching the flag-raising in the morning and the atmosphere is the best. 2. Climbing the Badaling Great Wall "You are not a hero until you reach the Great Wall". When traveling in Beijing, you have to go to the Badaling Great Wall. It has a history of thousands of years, and every brick and tile here is full of vicissitudes and stories. The Great Wall, with its dangerous terrain, is a battleground for military strategists. Thousands of years later, it still stands on Badaling, telling the indelible glorious history. 3. Looking for the flavor of old Beijing If you want to get rid of the heavy modern flavor of Beijing, you should take a walk in the old hutong, where there is a pure flavor of old Beijing. When you get here, you can really feel what the history of this city has left for people. 4. Visit the Palace Museum in Beijing. The Forbidden City, also known as the Forbidden City, was built by the Ming emperor. It was once the place where the Ming and Qing emperors ruled and lived, and now it has become a scenic spot open to the outside world. Located in the center of Beijing, this huge building complex is the museum with the richest collection of cultural relics in China. At the same time, its architectural style is unique, exquisite and worth tasting. The best time to travel Beijing has its own four seasons. If you are worried about extreme heat or cold, the autumn climate is the most suitable. Kaifeng, the ancient capital of Kaifeng, was called Bianliang and Bianjing in ancient times. It was the founding capital of seven dynasties, including the Northern Song Dynasty, so it was called "the old capital of seven dynasties". Especially in the Northern Song Dynasty, Kaifeng was known as the largest city in the world at that time, with busy traffic and people coming and going, which staged different prosperity. The famous long painting The Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival, which we saw in the book, depicts the lively scene of Kaifeng in the Northern Song Dynasty. In addition, Bao Zheng Bao is the most well-known person in Kaifeng. Experience of the ancient capital that can't be missed 1. Enjoy the performance at Kaifeng House. Today's Kaifeng is still full of stories and deeds of Bao Gong. In Kaifeng House, we can appreciate the legacy of Bao's adult and understand the honest official's life. In addition, wonderful programs such as "Bao Gong Adjudication" and "Fire-breathing and Face-changing" will be staged in Kaifeng House. 2, watch the cockfighting performance, refined and popular * * * watch China cockfighting in Henan, Henan cockfighting in Kaifeng. Cockfighting has a history of thousands of years in China, and Kaifeng is its birthplace. The cockfighting competition in Kaifeng has become a folk custom. If you can see the cockfighting competition, don't miss such a wonderful activity. It may be the most wonderful program in your Kaifeng travel strategy. The best time to travel is the second half of each year, when the climate is more suitable and there are many festival activities, which are most suitable for travel. Hangzhou is said to have a good West Lake, which seems like a fairyland on earth. Hangzhou, formerly known as Lin 'an and Yuhang, was once the capital of wuyue in the Five Dynasties and the Southern Song Dynasty, with a history of 228 years. In the development through the ages, Hangzhou, where the style of writing is flourishing, has produced rich cultural heritages, such as ceramics, printing, silk, tea, architecture and so on. Today, Hangzhou has become a top-ranked big city in China, with a developed economy and a quaint and prosperous style, so it has become the most desirable destination for many tourists. [Hangzhou Travel Guide > > ] The experience of the ancient capital that can't be missed 1. Visiting the scenic West Lake When it comes to Hangzhou attractions, you have to visit the West Lake. The West Lake, represented by the traditional "Ten Scenes of the West Lake", covers the Yuewang Temple, King Qian's Memorial, Jingci Temple, Xiling Yinshe and other scenic spots, as well as the Eighteen Rivers in Jiuxi and Lingyin Temple, all of which are places worth visiting, and you won't feel bored after playing for a day or two. 2. Visiting museums and feeling that the directors of Hangzhou History Museum will be very surprised in Hangzhou, because there are many fine museums here, even traditional food can occupy a place. Such as hangzhou dishes Museum, Silk Museum, Tea Museum, etc., are all worth visiting, where you can enjoy exquisite collections and have many experiences to explore. The best travel time is suitable for all seasons, and the scenery is different. Chengdu has a leisurely life. When you come, you don't want to go to the ancient capital Chengdu, which was called Yizhou, Jincheng, Jinguan City and Furong City in ancient times. Despite the name of the ancient capital of the Eight Dynasties, Chengdu has a relatively low status among all the ancient capitals because these regimes have not unified China, such as the Shu and Han regimes of Liu Bei in the Three Kingdoms. However, as a key city in the western region, Chengdu is now highly developed, with convenient food, accommodation and transportation, and its consumption is maintained at the second-tier level, which is worth visiting. Experience of the ancient capital that can't be missed 1. Appreciating the face-changing performance The face-changing performance in Sichuan Opera has been rising since the Song and Yuan Dynasties, and it has a history of nearly a thousand years. It is full of mystery. Even if the performer stands in front of you, he may not be able to see how he changed into a new face in a second. Now we can enjoy it in Chengdu, and some hot pot restaurants will also launch face-changing performances in order to attract guests. 2, eat a hot pot like Chongqing, Chengdu people also have a soft spot for hot pot, you can see all kinds of hot pot restaurants in the streets, mostly with pepper, pepper and other ingredients as the base, which sells well and tastes positive. Xiaolongkan and Dalong _ Hotpot Restaurant are recommended, but the queue time will be longer. 3. Visiting Jinli, Kuanzhai Lane Jinli and Kuanzhai Lane at night is a must-visit scenic spot when traveling in Chengdu. The antique streets are most suitable for punching in and taking photos. Wandering at night can make you experience different comfort and leisure, and you can also go to Lan Kwai Fong for two drinks when you have fun. It is suggested to sort out the travel guide of Chengdu in advance. The best time to travel Chengdu has a climate relative to supermarkets, and the temperature and humidity are moderate in spring and autumn, so it is most suitable for traveling in the wildness of Datong and the beauty of the Central Plains. The ancient capital of Datong is called Daijing, Pingcheng and Yunzhou in ancient times. It is a famous cultural city with a history of more than 2,3 years. It was once the capital of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the Northern Wei Dynasty and the Liao and Jin Dynasties. Datong in history, after several glories, has become the political, economic and cultural center of the north, and is also the capital of ancient Buddhist culture, known as the "Buddhist capital". Datong tourism has a low popularity, so there are fewer tourists, and it belongs to a minority travel destination. However, the tourism resources here are very rich, and there are more than 6 scenic spots in the city, so it is not a problem to visit for a week. Experience the legacy of the Northern Wei Dynasty. As the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Datong still has many traces of the Northern Wei Dynasty, such as Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery, which are shocking and spectacular, and can also make us realize this unique culture. Ancient temples, temples and ancient buildings are the rich cultures left by the Northern Wei Dynasty. 2. Taste the special foods of Datong in the Central Plains and the Great Wall. All kinds of mutton offal cooking methods, famous pasta and coarse grains in Shanxi are both exquisite in the ancient Central Plains and wild in the northern part of the Great Wall. When you taste it, the taste is really unforgettable. The best travel time is cool in summer, but cold in winter, so April to October is the best time to travel.