Jiuzhou Ancient Qielan Ancient Country | A glorious country sealed by time.

In the depths of the Miao Mountains, there is such an ancient town, quiet and beautiful, and independent. It is a national 4A tourist attraction, and it was once called the two mysterious ancient countries with Yelang. Its name is-Qielan (ju lan) ancient country [Qielan ancient country]. It was an ancient country that existed from the Warring States Period to the early Han Dynasty. Its history can be traced back to the pre-Qin period, and it was not incorporated into the Zangzang County until the Han Dynasty. Qielan first appeared in "Hou Han Shu": "At first, during the reign of King Chu Qingshuang, General Zhuang Qiao was sent to attack Yelang from Yuan Shui, and the army arrived at Qielan, and the ship was cut on the shore and fought on foot. After the extinction of Yelang, Wang Dianchi was left behind. " Jiuzhou Ancient Town in Huangping County was the location of Qielan State in the Spring and Autumn Period. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Jiuzhou Town was established. Liu Bowen, the founding hero of the Ming Dynasty, once said when he traveled to Guizhou, "Thousands of waters in the south of the Yangtze River, and thousands of mountains in Yungui. After five hundred years, Yungui wins the south of the Yangtze River." Huangping Jiuzhou Ancient Town is not outstanding among the many ancient towns in Guizhou, and it is not even listed among the eight ancient towns in Guizhou, but this is a tenacious ancient town. In thousands of years, it has experienced many hardships, but it is also constantly recovering. , Still stubbornly standing in the depths of the Miao Mountains. This ancient town seems to be a collector of time, making people unable to help but indulge in the ancient history. The stone bricks on both sides of the street have gone through the vicissitudes of life, and the years have left their marks, carrying the stories of the past. There were many temples, guild halls, and ancestral halls built in ancient times. Many cultural relics and "Seven Palaces and Eight Temples" are now the most representative check-in points in Jiuzhou Ancient Town. Here you can travel through time and space, come to Qielan's hometown more than 3,000 years ago, you look at the windows of the dragon and phoenix carvings on the street, as if you can see the women of the ancient Qielan country leaning on the window waiting for the old people to return. You see that is the Queen of Heaven, Renshou Palace, Wenchang Palace... You gently touch every stone and every piece of rubble here with your hands, they all seem to be telling ancient legends, telling you the prosperity and vicissitudes of the ancient town in the past. In Huangping Jiuzhou Ancient Town, you are not only visiting a place, but also talking with history. You can feel the breath of those who have lived here, and their joys and sorrows seem to have been integrated into this land. The ancient buildings here, the ancient city walls are solemn and simple, the most representative of these buildings is the Huizhou-style buildings all over the street, which reflects the prosperity of Jiuzhou Ancient Town in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. "Qingzhuan Xiaowa Matouqiang, Hui Lang hangs down the flower window. The dreamy water town is fragrant and green, and the jade is comforted by Su Hang." Green bricks, white walls, and horse head walls are typical features of Huizhou architecture. In short, when you come to Huangping Jiuzhou Ancient Town, you can travel through time and space and talk with history. You will be attracted by the historical heaviness here and shocked by the beautiful scenery here.