Zhaoqing, known as Duanzhou in ancient times, has a history of more than 2,200 years since the Qin Dynasty. It has rich cultural and historical heritage and is a national historical and cultural city. In ancient times, Duanzhou was the fiefdom of Song Huizong Zhao Ji. The city name "Zhaoqing" was given by him after he ascended the throne, which means "beginning to bring good fortune".

In the long history and culture of Zhaoqing, there are Lingnan indigenous culture, Duan Inkstone culture, Song Wenhua, Longmu culture and so on. Bao Gong culture, especially Bao Zheng’s deeds in governing Duanzhou, is one of the brightest stars. Pearl.

Guduuan County? Zhaoqing Song City Wall

Located in the city, it was first built in the fifth year of Huangyou (1053) in the Northern Song Dynasty and was expanded to a brick exterior in the third year of Zhenghe (1113). Built with rammed earth inside, it is 6.5 to 10 meters high, 8 to 18 meters wide, and 2,800 meters in circumference. The city wall is now well preserved. "Songcheng Langu" is one of the eight scenic spots in Zhaoqing.

Piyun Tower

Located on the top of the northern wall of the Song Dynasty City Wall, it was built in the third year of Zhenghe (1113) in the Northern Song Dynasty and rebuilt in 1988.

Liqiao Building

Liqiao Building, formerly known as Yushu Building, also known as Yongming Palace and Red Building, is located on Chengzhong Road, Zhaoqing City. Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, was once King Duan, and Duanzhou was his fiefdom. After succeeding to the throne, Duanzhou was promoted to the mansion, and the imperial seal was "Zhaoqing Mansion". In order to worship the imperial book, in the first year of Chonghe of the Song Dynasty (1118), a high platform was built in front of the government office, named the imperial book building. In the sixth year of Mingming Shun (1462), Huang Yu, the governor of the county, rebuilt it and renamed it Liqiao Tower. At the end of the Ming Dynasty (1646), King Zhu Youlang of Gui ascended the throne here when he resisted the Qing Dynasty, and it was renamed Yongming Palace. In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the building was commonly known as the Red Mansion because of its red color.

Zhaoqing Bao Gong Temple

Bao Zheng, a famous official in the Northern Song Dynasty, served as the governor of Duanzhou in Zhaoqing for three years (1040-1042). He achieved many achievements and won praise from the people. During the Xining period of the Song Dynasty, Bao Gong Temple was built in Duanzhou. In the 14th year of Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty (1834), the people of Yanzhou built Bao Gong Tower in Yanzhou.

Legendary delicacy - Wenqing carp

Produced in Wenlong, Shapu Town, Dinghu District, Zhaoqing City. According to legend, during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, an imperial minister went on a tour to Zhaoqing. After eating Wenqing carp, he sighed that it was a "rare and delicious delicacy" and immediately sent someone to quickly deliver it back to the capital to present it to the Empress Dowager Cixi. After the Queen Mother tasted it, Longyan was delighted and awarded Wenlang a plaque with the title "Wenqing Carp King in the First Pond in Lingnan". You can taste authentic Wenqing carp at Tianhu Ecological Resort.