What is the historical origin of Suzhou Guangfu?
I. Geographical location and the natural environment
Guangfu is located in the west of Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, close to the East Coast of Taihu Lake, where has a long history and charming scenery.
Guangfu unique terrain, climate four distinct seasons, pleasant natural environment for this piece of land added endless charm.
Since ancient times, Guangfu enjoys the reputation of " the first township in Wu ".
Historical evolution and historical culture
Guangfu has a long history, as early as the Neolithic Age there are ancestors living here, this land witnessed the dawn of civilization, the Spring and Autumn Period, Guangfu area belonged to the state of Wu and became an important part of Wu culture. During the Three Kingdoms, Jin and Northern and Southern dynasties, Guangfu area also belonged to Wu County. Cultural heritage is more rich, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, Guangfu cultural prosperity, celebrities, has become synonymous with the cultural city.
Time flies, in the long River of History, Guangfu area has always maintained a unique cultural charm, from the Neolithic ancestors to modern residents, The people here are industrious and intelligent, constantly creating a new history, in each historical period, Guangfu region has its unique cultural characteristics, Whether the Wu culture in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, or the cultural prosperity of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, have left a valuable cultural heritage for future generations.
Guangfu area still retains a wealth of historical sites and cultural landscape, which has become an important window for people to understand history and experience culture. Whether the Ancient City, or traditional handicrafts, folk art, have witnessed the Guangfu region's long history and splendid culture.
III. Religious Culture
Guangfu religious culture is rich, Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity and other religions spread here.
The Buddhist culture is particularly prominent.
Guangfu Temple Zen Lin Temple and many other temples.
Attracting believers and tourists alike.
IV. Celebrity Culture
Lu Guimeng, a poet in the Tang Dynasty, Fan Chengda, a writer in the Song Dynasty, and Shen Zhou, a calligrapher and painter in the Ming Dynasty. Lu Guimeng's poems are elegant, Fan Cheng's literary talent is flying, Shen Zhou's brushes are full of flowers, and together they have created the cultural treasures of Guangfu.
Lu Guimeng's poems have been handed down through the ages. His works are like pictures, which are intoxicating. Fan Chengda's literary works deeply depict the social style and features of the Song Dynasty. Showing the responsibility and responsibility of a generation of literati, Shen Zhou's calligraphy and painting works, far-reaching artistic conception, known as the peak of calligraphy and painting in the Ming Dynasty.
The works and deeds of these celebrities, like bright stars, illuminate the long history of Guangfu, their cultural heritage, is not only the pride of Guangfu, Is also the precious wealth of the Chinese nation.
V. Economic Development
This ancient Jiangnan land has been famous for its unique economic vitality and handicrafts since ancient times. Bearing a long history and profound cultural heritage, with the spring breeze of reform and opening up, Guangfu's economy ushered in the spring of vigorous development.
Tourism, this emerging pillar industry, shines in Guangfu, it not only attracts many domestic and foreign tourists, It has become a powerful driving force for economic development, walking in the streets and lanes of Guangfu, you can see tourists from all over the world, They are attracted by the charming scenery, rich culture and unique handicrafts.
A place full of vitality and hope is writing a brilliant chapter of the new era with its unique charm.