Shiqian County, located in the northeast of Guizhou Province, has a long history and profound culture. Its history can be traced back to the Neolithic Age, through the Qin and Han dynasties, the Three Kingdoms, Jin, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, Finally in the Republic of China and after the founding of the People's Republic of Guizhou Province Tongren area, in 1997 Tongren City.

I. Geographical Overview

Shiqian County, a bright pearl in the northeast of Guizhou Province, embraces the Wuling Mountains, bordering Huaihua City in the east and Tongren City in the south. It is adjacent to Zunyi City in the west and Xianning City in Hubei Province in the north, with a total area of 1867 square kilometers. Like a bright gem inlaid in the land of the motherland, the total population of about 45 here a long history, profound cultural heritage, It is a warm home for multi-ethnic integration.

Shiqian County, this land has witnessed numerous historical changes, carrying a rich cultural heritage, where all ethnic groups live in harmony, Jointly wrote a harmonious movement, where beautiful scenery, natural landscape and cultural landscape add radiance to each other, For tourists to provide a leisure vacation, experience the national culture of the best place.

Shiqian County, this vibrant land, is a new attitude, to meet friends from all over the world, to feel the beautiful scenery here, Inherit and carry forward the excellent traditional culture here.

Overview of historical evolution

Shiqian County has a long history, its history can be traced back to the Neolithic Age.

In prehistoric times, there have been ancient activities, leaving a wealth of cultural relics.

Spring and Autumn Period, Shiqian belongs to Yelang territory, witnessed the prosperity of Yelang culture.

After the Qin Dynasty unified the six states, Shiqian became a part of the county in central Guizhou, which opened the beginning of local administration.

During the period of Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty, Shiqian established county government, which opened the formal operation of local political power.

During the Three Kingdoms period, Shiqian belonged to Shuhan, which provided an important support for the rule of Shuhan in Southwest China.

During the Sui and Tang dynasties, Shiqian became a part of Guizhou, and the local political economy was further developed.

Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, Shiqian politics, economy and culture have developed, forming a unique regional culture.

After the founding of New China, Shiqian County Administrative Division adjusted many times, has formed the current pattern of administrative division.

Neolithic Age to Qin and Han dynasties

1. The Shiqian area of the Neolithic Age has witnessed human footprints and remains numerous.

2. During the Qin and Han dynasties, Shiqian was integrated into the territory of central Guizhou County, belonging to Bashu Road and set up in Yelang County.

3. During the Three Kingdoms period, Shiqian area became the territory of Shuhan, and Pingyi County was born.

4. Under the Jin Dynasty, Yelang County was established, and Shiqian area belonged to it again.

Sui and Tang dynasties to Song and Yuan dynasties

Sui Dynasty set up Shicheng County, is Yuanling County, Shicheng County belongs to Qianzhong Road, Shiqian area turned into under the rule of Tujia leaders.

During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, Shiqian area belonged to Houshu, and then subsumed into the territory of the Song Dynasty.

Entering the Yuan Dynasty, Shiqian County belonged to Huguangxing Province. The historical changes of this period witnessed the continuous changes of political subordination and regional ascription of Shiqian area.

The Ming and Qing Dynasties

1. During the Ming Dynasty, Shiqian County was subordinate to the Department of Cloth Administration of Guizhou.

2. In the Qing Dynasty, Shiqian County became part of Guizhou Province and Shiqian Prefecture was established. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Shiqian County was again assigned to the Department of Cloth Administration of Guizhou.

Period from the Republic of China to the Founding of the People's Republic of China

In 1912, Shiqian County belongs to Guizhou Province, the governor of Guizhou Province, the wheel of history rolling forward, 1935, Shiqian County belongs to the Guizhou Provincial government.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, in 1950, Shiqian County was assigned to Tongren Prefecture in Guizhou Province. In 1958, Shiqian County was assigned to Tongren Prefecture. In 1983, Shiqian County is still Tongren area, in 1997, Shiqian County officially belongs to Tongren City.

Time flies, Shiqian County ownership after changes, witnessed the historical changes, but also reflects the continuous development and improvement of China's administrative divisions.

Shiqian County is located in the northeast of Guizhou Province, embracing the Wuling Mountains, the geographical location is very superior, it is east and Hunan Huaihua City, the south and Tongren City connected, It is adjacent to Zunyi City in the west and Xianning City in Hubei Province in the north. Such a geographical location makes Shiqian County become a connecting Guizhou, Hunan, Hubei three places of the traffic hub, has important strategic significance, Shiqian County covers a total area of 1867 square kilometers, like a bright gem inlaid in the land of the motherland, beautiful natural scenery, rich cultural landscape.Shiqian County has a long history, its history can be traced back to the Neolithic Age, in prehistoric times, there have been ancient activities, leaving a wealth of cultural relics, During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Shiqian belonged to Yelang State and witnessed the prosperity of Yelang culture. Shiqian became a part of the county in the middle of Guizhou Province, which initiated the local administration. Opened the formal operation of the local government, these historical sites witnessed the long history and rich cultural heritage of Shiqian County.During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Shiqian belonged to Yelang State and witnessed the prosperity of Yelang culture. After the Qin Dynasty unified the six states, Shiqian became a part of the county in central Guizhou, which initiated the local administration. Shiqian belonged to Shuhan, which provided an important support for the rule of Shuhan in the southwest. Shiqian became a part of Qianzhou. After the founding of New China, Shiqian County Administrative Division has been adjusted many times, has formed the current Administrative Division grid.Shiqian County has a profound culture and is a warm home for the integration of many nationalities. With beautiful scenery, natural landscape and cultural landscape, Shiqian County provides an excellent place for tourists to have a leisure vacation and experience the national culture. The cultural characteristics of Shiqian County are mainly reflected in the following aspects. Such as the Miao, Dong, Tujia and other ethnic traditional festivals, costumes, food and so on; second, a long history and culture, Such as Ancient City Walls, ancient buildings, ancient sites; third, rich and colorful folk art, such as Shiqian lanterns, Shiqian shadow play and so on.