As the face of Shanxi Province, Datong is “too beautiful to be considered powerful”!
Datong has the "three beauties", beautiful scenery, delicious food and beautiful women.
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There are many stories about the three generations of Jinghua An important town in the two dynasties with rich heritage
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There is much more that makes people linger here!
When traveling to Datong, in addition to feasting on the beauty of the cultural and natural landscapes, and having a sumptuous meal of Datong cuisine, you will find that the girls in Datong are also beautiful!
The Italian Martino said in his "Tatar Conquest": "The women of Datong are known as the most beautiful women in China." In the Datong area, there is such a jingle: "The melon caofu of Santiao stream" Girls from Shuibo Temple don’t have to choose Lou’s cakes.”
In February 2009, hundreds of experts across the country inspected local girls who were "born and raised" in 106 cities across China, and scored based on the three major indexes of "appearance, grooming, and charm", and selected them online. Among China's top 20 regions rich in beauties, Datong ranks 17th in the country, surpassing big cities such as Xi'an, Jinan, and Shanghai.
Datong has produced beauties since ancient times. According to historical records, there have been twenty-five queens and nine imperial concubines in Datong, making it a veritable "hometown of queens." Many families have several queens. Concubine, the two daughters of Empress Wu Ming are both queens. Three women of Dugu Xin, the most powerful father-in-law in history, became queens. During the Liao and Jin Dynasties, the Xiao family produced 13 queens and 5 noble concubines.
These include: Lou Zhaojun, Empress of the Wuming Dynasty of the Northern Qi Dynasty played by Liu Xuehua in "The Legend of Lu Zhen"; Empress Yuanzhen, the grandmother of Tang Taizong Li Shimin and the mother of Tang Gaozong Li Yuan; the yet-to-be-aired Chinese Queen series "Dugu" The Dugu Queen Dugu Jialuo played by Joe Chen in "Queen"?
There was such a description in "Outline of Chinese History": Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty (Tuoba Hong, whose grandfather was Tuoba Jun, Li Weiyang once When he moved his capital to Luoyang from Datong, many ministers were unwilling to move with him. After arriving in Luoyang, he asked Emperor Wei Xiaowen for permission to "go back to winter in summer", that is, to return to Datong when the weather is hot and to Luoyang when it is cool. At that time, many palace ladies also "went back to winter in summer". Emperor Xiaowen knew that these people could not leave their homeland, so he granted the palace maidens to be assigned to the border guards in Hunyuan County and Yingxian County. Therefore, Hunyuan Beauty’s genes are amazing!
Legendary women in the history of Datong
Empress Dowager Feng
Empress Dowager Feng was born in the Changle Feng family of the Northern Yan royal family. After the fall of Beiyan, she entered the harem of Emperor Taiwu Tuoba Tao and served as a slave. In the second year of Zhengping (452), she was selected as a nobleman of Emperor Wencheng. In the second year of Tai'an (456), she was canonized as a queen. In the sixth year of Heping (465) Year), Emperor Xianwen of the Northern Wei Dynasty ascended the throne and was honored as the Empress Dowager.
The political situation was turbulent. Empress Dowager Feng came to the court to listen to the government and decided to kill the powerful minister Yihun. Later, she returned to the government according to the ancestral system of the Northern Wei Dynasty and returned to Emperor Xianwen. In the sixth year of Yanxing (476), Emperor Xianwen collapsed. It is said that Queen Mother Feng was poisoned. Empress Dowager Feng came to the court for the second time for fourteen years and was honored as the Empress Dowager. She died in the fourteenth year of Taihe (490) at the age of forty-nine. She was buried in Yonggu Mausoleum and was given the posthumous title of Empress Wencheng Wenming.
Empress Dowager Xiao
Xiao Chuo (953-1009), nicknamed Yanyan, was originally named Bali. The Bali family was given the surname Xiao by Yelu Abaoji, and was a member of the Khitan clan. , a famous politician, military strategist and reformer in the Liao Dynasty. During her regency, the Liao Dynasty entered the most prosperous and glorious period in its history of ruling the Central Plains for two hundred years.
After Liao Jingzong succeeded to the throne, he was selected as a noble concubine. In 969 (the first year of Boryeong), she was canonized as queen. In 971 (the third year of Baoning), he gave birth to Yelu Longxu, the emperor of Liao Dynasty, and later gave birth to three sons and three daughters. In 982 (the fourth year of Qianheng's reign), Liao Jingzong died, and Liao Shengzong succeeded to the throne, respecting Xiao Chuo as empress dowager and regent. In 983 (the first year of Tonghe), Shengzong led his ministers to give Xiao Chuo the honorific title of Empress Dowager Chengtian.
Mu Guiying
Mu Guiying was originally the daughter of Mu Yu in Muke Village. She was excellent in martial arts, witty and brave. Legend has it that a goddess taught her the art of divine arrows and flying knives. Because of the battle with Yang Zongbao before the battle, Mu Guiying captured Zongbao alive and married him. She was classified as a general of the Yang family and became an outstanding figure among the female generals of the Yang family. Mu Guiying and the Yang family generals fought together to defend the country and made many military exploits. Mu Guiying's greatest deed was the destruction of the Tianmen Formation.
She Taijun
She Taijun (934-1010), also known as Zhe Taijun, was named Saihua, a native of Yunzhong (now Datong, Shanxi), and the famous general Yang Jiye (Yang Ye) of the Song Dynasty. wife. She Taijun (She Saihua) was a hundred-year-old and took command of the Western Expedition with twelve widows. Mu Guiying was still wearing the pioneer seal at the age of fifty-three. She went deep into dangerous situations, fought hard against the generals, and won a great victory. She is a typical image of a heroine in Chinese popular literature. .
The image of Taijun She in film and television dramas
Hua Mulan
"Chirp again chirp, Mulan is weaving in every household", a Northern Dynasties folk song "Mulan Poetry", and Called "Mulan Ci", the story of Mulan was widely circulated.
Hua Mulan's dynasty, surname, place of origin, etc. are not accurately recorded in history books. It has caused great controversy among literati of the past dynasties, and there are different opinions. At present, the most recognized theory is that Mulan's surname was Hua, she lived during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and her nationality was the Northern Wei Dynasty. As for Mulan's hometown, the five most controversial places are Yucheng in Henan, Yan'an in Shaanxi, Huangpi in Hubei, Bozhou in Anhui, and Datong in Shanxi.
Hua Mulan's deeds have been passed down to this day. She is a heroine in ancient China, loyal, filial and righteous. She joined the army on behalf of her father to defeat the invading nations and has been passed down through the ages. The emperor of the Tang Dynasty posthumously named her "General Xiaolie".
The image of Mulan in film and television dramas
Wang Zhaojun
Wang Zhaojun (about 52 BC - about 15 BC), whose given name was Qiang and whose courtesy name was Zhaojun. Luoyan, whose nickname is Haoyue, is Han nationality and one of the four beauties in ancient China.
The story of Zhaojun's departure from the fortress has been passed down through the ages. The old Pipa store was originally named Dongsheng store, and the owner's surname was Han. During the Han Yuan Dynasty, Wang Zhaojun, who generously responded to the imperial edict to go out to the fortress to marry, passed through Pingcheng (Datong) and stayed at Dongshengdian.
Knowing that Zhaojun was about to leave the Han Dynasty, he could not sleep that night, so he played the pipa under the bright moon and cried and sang about his homesickness all night long. In the quiet and empty night, the plaintive tunes and voices hoarse from crying made the people of the ancient city hear it very clearly. In the early morning of the next day, Zhaojun gave the pipa to the shopkeeper, bid farewell to the people of Pingcheng, and said goodbye to his hometown. The shop owner also changed the name of the shop to "Pipa Old Shop"; the homesick crying song that night was sung among the people of Pingcheng and became today's "playing with children".
When Zhaojun continued on his journey, the people of Datong lined the streets to see him off. After passing Wuzhou Fortress, we saw the Great Wall. The Han horses stopped and had to change into the Huns' mounts. Zhaojun supported the horse's back and said: "Even horses know how to miss their country, but I want to leave my hometown." When she saw the endless beacon towers, she thought that for the sake of reconciliation between the two countries, they would never go to war, so she resolutely changed horses and headed north. This is the story of "Han and horse cannot reach the border town". The hoof marks of Zhaojun's riding are still left here, so this place is also called "Tiku Ridge".
Sister Li Feng
During the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty, the Li family in Meilong Town, Datong (now Meiyukou), her parents passed away, leaving only two brothers and sisters. The elder brother was named Li Long and the younger sister was named Li Long. Sister Feng, the brother and sister sold their property and opened a restaurant in Jiulou Lane in the city, named "Jiushenglou". The brother and sister were diligent in running the business, and the business became more and more prosperous.
Emperor Zhengde of the Ming Dynasty was playful by nature and visited Datong twice privately. In the thirteenth year of Zhengde (1518), when he came to Jiushenglou to have a drink, he saw Sister Feng's beautiful face and charming appearance, and her warm hospitality made the emperor restless. The guest officer was rude. Emperor Zhengde had no choice but to reveal his identity by revealing the red gold python suit and jade under his casual clothes. Under the power of the imperial power, Sister Feng committed herself to the marriage. On the way back to Beijing with Zhengde, Sister Houfeng became seriously ill due to fatigue from traveling along the way. She passed away at Juyong Pass. On her deathbed, she even tearfully advised Emperor Zhengde to put government affairs first and return to Beijing as soon as possible.
Zhengde buried Sister Feng and Juyong Guanxi with great honors. The tombs were covered with white sand and white grass. Now there is the remains of the "White Phoenix Tomb" under Juyongguan, which is known as one of the "Eighteen Scenic Spots of Guangou" in Beijing. In order to commemorate this beautiful and righteous woman, Jiusheng Tower was renamed "Fenglin Pavilion". After renovation, it took on a new look. The mural "Playing with Phoenix" attracts visitors from all over the world, and it has always been a famous restaurant in Datong. Later generations have repaired and continued to use it, and it continues to this day.
Lou Zhaojun
Empress Lou Zhaojun of Wuming (501-562), a native of Daijun Pingcheng (now Datong, Shanxi), Xianbei ethnic group, was the granddaughter of Louti, the Zhending Hou of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Presented to the daughter of Situ Lou Neiqian, the wife of Gao Huan, the founder of the Northern Qi Dynasty, and the biological mother of Emperor Wenxuan Gao Yang, Emperor Xiaozhao Gaoyan, and Emperor Wucheng Gao Zhan of the Northern Qi Dynasty.
Lou Zhaojun is usually meek, diligent, thrifty, humble and self-sufficient. I personally weave needlework and mend it. I treat all the sons born to my concubine as very kind and loving, and they will not be dissatisfied with my own birth. I will give each of them a robe and trousers. I often advise Gao Huan that if you have talents, you must use them, and you cannot use private interests to abolish public affairs. Able to take the overall situation into consideration and endure humiliation when doing things.
Gao Huan was named King of Bohai, and Lou Zhaojun was named Princess of Bohai. After Gao Huan's death, his eldest son Gao Cheng succeeded him, and Lou Zhaojun became the concubine of Bohai. In 550, the second son Gao Yang proclaimed himself emperor and respected Lou Zhaojun as queen mother. In 559, Gao Yang died, and Prince Gao Yin succeeded to the throne, respecting Lou Zhaojun as the Empress Dowager. In 560, Lou Zhaojun deposed Gao Yin and made his sixth son Gao Yan the emperor. Lou Zhaojun became the empress dowager again. In 561, Gao Yan died, and Lou Zhaojun made his ninth son, Gao Zhan, emperor and still the empress dowager. In 562, Lou Zhaojun passed away and was buried with Gao Huan in Yiping Mausoleum, with the posthumous title of Queen Shenwuming.
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The reasons why Datong is rich in beauties
1. Good genes lay the foundation for the beauty of future generations. Datong is located on the fortress. Since ancient times, it has been a fusion zone of Han and Hu ethnic groups. Historically, there have been dozens of ethnic groups living in Datong. From a genetic point of view, the fusion of nationalities and races is conducive to producing smart and beautiful offspring, just like today's mixed-race children.
2. The Northern Wei Dynasty established its capital in Datong (Pingcheng). After that, it served as the capital for 200 years in the Liao and Jin Dynasties. The prosperous and prosperous country gathered the tribes of poets, rituals and hairpins. Especially in the capital period of nearly a hundred years, successively A large number of beauties were recruited from all over northern China to Datong. All kinds of excellent genes fissured and combined in the hot land of Datong, and evolved into China's "Hometown of Queens" with numerous beauties.
3. The cultivation of beautiful women is also related to climate. Datong City is located in the northernmost tip of Shanxi Province, with east longitude 112°34′-114°33′ and north latitude 39°03′-40°44′. It is located in the temperate continental monsoon climate zone, affected by the monsoon, and has four distinct seasons.
The climate is mild in summer, with the average temperature ranging from 19 to 21.8°C and concentrated rainfall. Here, you can hardly feel the torturous heat in summer. In 2016, Datong was rated as one of the top ten summer resorts by the country. The most important thing is, the blue sky, white clouds and good air!
Excellent genetic genes are only an important condition for producing beauties. Good social fashion in the great era is the primary condition for a city to be rich in "high-end and classy" beauties. Thousands of years later, Datong women with good genes are still smart and beautiful.
The spring season is coming soon, so come and take a walk on the streets of Datong if you have the chance!