Low-key yet stirring -- the ancient city of Changting, Fujian

Changting, historically known as Tingzhou, was established as a county during the Han Dynasty. Since the 24th year of the Kaiyuan era in the Tang Dynasty, it became one of the five major prefectures in Fujian, one of the seven Min regions, and one of the eight Min prefectures. Since the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Changting has always been the administrative center of the prefecture, county, road, and prefecture, and is the scientific and educational cultural center of the "Hakka Culture (Western Fujian) Ecological Protection Experimental Zone." Changting, also known as Tingzhou Prefecture, is the first prefectural city where Hakka people gathered and is known as the "World Hakka Capital." It is also one of the third batch of national historical and cultural cities approved by the State Council, enjoying titles such as "Fujian Gourmet City," "Hometown of the Red Army," and "Little Red Shanghai." The ancient city of Changting, a city forgotten by time. Walking into the ancient city of Changting feels like traveling back to that war-torn era. It was once the economic and cultural center of the Central Soviet Area, one of the starting points of the Red Army's Long March, and the political, military, economic, and cultural center of western Fujian. Strolling through the ancient streets and alleys, with bluestone roads, red brick ancient houses, wooden doors, and carved windows, every stone, every window, and every building tells a story of history. Every corner here is full of stories, every place is worth savoring. Here, every step is a story, and every frame is a literary masterpiece. There is also a rich food culture here. You can taste authentic Hakka cuisine, and every snack can satisfy your taste buds, allowing you to experience a feast of traditional Hakka food. The ancient city of Changting, a place full of historical charm, awaits your exploration. Changting integrates human and natural landscapes and is known as "China's most beautiful mountain city."