Take advantage of your spare time to pay yourself back the travel you owe yourself. Traveling will calm your restless mind. Travel teaches you to grow and become a different and better version of yourself. As for the editor, I am also a person who loves traveling, because traveling can not only relax me, but also give me the idea of āāāāworking hard to live a better future. Because I like traveling, I will strive for my goals. This time the travel editor will introduce you to a good place in the south.
After seeing all the mountains and rivers in the north, letās go to Changting, the capital of the Hakkas and the holy land of revolution, the ancient city of Tang and Song Dynasties.
Changting County is the most representative Hakka settlement and the world Hakka capital . It is located in the western mountainous area of āāFujian, at the strategic border between Fujian and Jiangxi, at the southern foot of Wuyi Mountain, adjacent to Guangdong to the south and Jiangxi to the west. It is one of the birthplaces of Neolithic culture in Fujian. It was established as a county in the Han Dynasty and Tingzhou was established in the 24th year of Kaiyuan of the Tang Dynasty, becoming one of the five major prefectures in Fujian.
Changting integrates cultural landscapes and natural landscapes, and is known as "one of the most beautiful mountain cities in China" together with Hunan Fenghuang. In 2012, it won the title of "China's top ten ancient cities and towns with the most cultural heritage". It is an ancient city with a long history, many cultural relics and historic sites, and a reflection of Hakka culture.
What attractions are worth visiting in Changting?
TingjiangLongmen
Tingjiang is the traditional residence of the Hakka people and the mother river of the Hakka people. It flows in front of the culvert of Jie Township in Changting'an Temple, and suddenly a towering stone mountain cuts across the river, seeming to block the way. But there are tunnels at the foot of the mountain that open like a magical axe, allowing the river to rush southward and flow into the South China Sea. The entrance of the cave is arched like a dragon's mouth. Legend has it that there is a deep cave hidden in the pool, and there is a dragon hiding at the bottom of the cave, hence the name "Dragon Gate".
Tingzhou Ancient City Wall
The ancient city wall was built in the Tang Dynasty. By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the total length of the ancient city wall was more than 5,000 meters. The ancient city formed a unique pattern of "a city in the mountains, water in the city" and "Buddha hanging beads", with superb architectural skills. and immortal artistic value.
Longxia Cape
Maruo Terraces
Diantou Street
Hakka Enclosed House
Because this place is the capital of the Hakkas, there are many authentic Hakkas living there, but their living customs and buildings are all based on Mainly Hakka style. The enclosed house is also one of the architectural symbols of Hakka life.
In fact, there are many antique buildings in Changting, which are close to the natural scenery and beauty.
Next, the editor will talk about the local specialties.
Changting is a famous "Fujian Food City" and "Hometown of Chinese Hakka Cuisine". "Eating in Tingzhou" has long been famous at home and abroad. The "eating" in Changting is always memorable. If you are greedy, you must try these delicacies when you go to this place.
White cut river frog
Changting river frog is one of the five famous chickens in my country. The chicken is tender and refreshing, with a fragrant taste. It's really delicious.
"Chinese Recipes" records: "Hetian Chicken originated from Hetian Town, Changting County, Fujian Province."
There is a saying that "one chicken head means seven glasses of wine, and a pair of chicken feet drinks one pot." Rice noodles, also known as "dustpan rice noodles", is a traditional food in Changting urban and rural areas. After steaming, the noodles are cut into strips and dried in the sun. Those who cook them with condiments are called "rice noodles". After steaming, they are wrapped in fried lean pork shreds, leek segments, bean sprouts, etc. and rolled into a tube shape. Those with peanut oil and soy sauce are called "cage bed rolls". The texture is delicate, the color is white, the fragrance is delicious, and you wonāt feel greasy after eating more.
Triangular Tofu Dumplings
Triangular Tofu Dumplings have been a delicacy at Changting banquets since the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This dish is made with tofu as the skin and lean meat, mushrooms, winter bamboo shoots, scallions, etc. as the filling. The triangular tofu dumplings made by Tingzhou chefs have white skin and fragrant meat, which are tender and sweet. They are unique among tofu dishes and have a unique flavor.
White prismatic shape, tender skin, fragrant filling, delicious soup and rich nutrition.
Tingzhou Jiu Niang
Among the common types of liquor, wine, beer, and rice wine, rice wine has the highest nutritional value. Tingzhou Jiu Niang not only contains a large amount of protein, amino acids , but also contains a variety of organic acids. Ester substances and mineral elements fully meet the three necessary conditions for being recognized as nutritious foods, including "containing a variety of amino acids, high calorific value, and easy to be digested and absorbed by the human body", and are vividly known as "liquid cakes". Tingzhou Liquor Girl It has a strong flavor and is rich in amino acids and other flavor substances. When cooking meat dishes, especially mutton and fresh fish, adding a little bit of it can not only remove the fishy smell but also add a delicious flavor.
Changting Dried Tofu
Changting Dried Tofu is the first of Western Fujian "Eight Daqian". It is processed using traditional crafts and scientific methods, and is marinated with more than ten kinds of Chinese herbal medicines such as cinnamon, male cubes, and large and small aromas. . It is a green food with rich nutrition and high protein content. It has 3 varieties: spiced dried tofu , soy sauce dried tofu, and yellow dried tofu.
It has four flavors of sweet, fragrant, salty and fresh, and has endless aftertaste.
If you live in Changting, the editor recommends several hotels. Choose a place to stay based on your wallet.
Four stars: Changting Hotel, Jinren Hotel
Three stars: Tobacco Hotel, Wolong Hotel
Others: Jiayuan Hotel, Hakka Hotel, Xingfu Hotel, Ferens and other more than two hundred hotels
