Hailongtun is a solitary peak in the cloud with steep sides. The narrow path behind the mountain is the only access. Xiangjiang River circulates at the foot of the mountain, surrounded by peaks, and is heavily fortified. It is completely in the form of a military fortress.
Hailongtun Scenic Area covers an area of about 5 square kilometers, with an altitude of 974 meters to 1354 meters. There are nine passes in Tunshang, namely Zhu Tong Pass, Tiezhu Pass, Hufei Pass, Longfei Pass, Chaotian Pass, Feng Fei Pass, Wan 'an Pass, Erdaoguan (Xiguan) and Toudaoguan (Houguan). In addition, there are water dungeons, gold and silver warehouses (military camps), gunpowder pools, embroidered buildings, school dams, quarries and other sites.
The construction of Hailongtun can be traced back to the Southern Song Dynasty, when it was the residence of Zhengquan Yang in Bozhou. During the Ming Dynasty, Hailongtun was expanded and became the castle of the local toast. There are nine passes around the castle, including Zhu Tong Pass, Tiezhu Pass, Hufei Pass, Longfei Pass, Chaotian Pass, Feng Fei Pass, Wan 'an Pass, Erdao Pass and Toudao Pass, as well as military facilities such as water dungeons, gold and silver warehouses, gunpowder pools, embroidered buildings, school dams and quarries. These gates and facilities are isomorphic to form a solid defense system of Hailongtun, making it a military fortress that is easy to defend but difficult to attack.
Characteristics of Hailongtun
On July 4th, 20 15, Hailongtun was listed in the World Heritage List at the 39th World Heritage Conference, becoming the 13 World Heritage Site in China. The rich natural and cultural landscape of the scenic spot attracts a large number of tourists. Zunyi City, where Hailongtun is located, has a warm and humid climate with four distinct seasons and high tourism suitability.
Today, Hailongtun Scenic Area has perfect facilities and convenient transportation, and visitors can enjoy the elegance of this Millennium castle. Here, visitors can learn about the layout, architectural style and military defense system of the ancient Tusi Castle, and feel the profound historical and cultural heritage. At the same time, the natural landscape in the scenic spot is also refreshing, making Hailongtun a comprehensive scenic spot integrating history, culture and tourism.
The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Hailongtun.