The most famous historical allusion in Xiangyang is Liu Bei's three visits to the cottage. This allusion tells the story of Liu Bei looking for Zhuge Liang to join the army in Nanzhang County near Xiangyang during the Three Kingdoms period. I went to Zhuge Liang twice before, but I couldn't see Zhuge Liang. It was not until the third time that Zhuge Liang saw him at home. Liu Bei's sincerity and respect moved Zhuge Liang, who eventually joined Liu Bei's army and became the prime minister of Shu Han. This story has also become a classic allusion in the history of China, which is eager for talents and capable corporal.
In Xiangyang, many historical celebrities left their stories. One of the most famous is Zhang Jianzhi, a famous Xiangyang Hou in Tang Dynasty. He is a clever official, honest and upright. Outstanding achievements, deeply loved by the people, respected by the people as Hou Xiangyang. At the same time, there was Yuan Zhen, a writer in the Tang Dynasty, who wrote many beautiful poems in Xiangyang and was known as the peony in the poem.
There is also Ouyang Xiu, a famous scholar and educator in the Northern Song Dynasty. He once worked in Xiangyang, advocated education and the New Deal, and made great contributions to Xiangyang's cultural and educational undertakings.
Famous places of interest in Xiangyang:
1, Xiangyang ancient city wall: Xiangyang ancient city wall is heavy and solemn, with a circumference of 7326 meters. The height of the city wall varies from time to time, with the highest point reaching12m. The restoration of this city wall began in the Song Dynasty. After the repair and reconstruction of the past dynasties, the ancient city wall that we see now has been formed. It is one of the oldest and best-preserved ancient city walls in China and a symbol of Xiangyang's history and culture.
2. Longzhong Scenic Area: Located in the south of Xiangyang City, Longzhong Scenic Area was the former residence of Zhuge Liang during the Three Kingdoms period. Beautiful scenery and pleasant scenery make it a must for many tourists to visit Zhuge Liang. There are Zhuge Liang's former residence, Sangutang, Wolong Stone and other scenic spots in the scenic area, which attract a large number of tourists every year.
3. Xiangyang Museum: Xiangyang Museum is a museum integrating history, art and nature, with a rich collection of cultural relics, including Neolithic painted pottery, Shang and Zhou bronzes, Han and Tang ceramics and so on. The architectural design of the museum is unique, combining traditional and modern elements, and the exhibits in the museum are also very rich, showing the charm of Xiangyang's history and culture.