Xinyang historical and cultural background

Xinyang is a city with a long history and profound cultural heritage. Its cultural history can be traced back to the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. According to historical records, in the Spring and Autumn Period, Xinyang belonged to the State of Lu, known as the persimmon city, and was an important trading port in ancient times. During the Warring States Period, Xinyang belonged to the State of Chu; During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Xinyang became one of the four major capitals of Beijing, Luoyang, Chen and Song.

In Song Dynasty, Xinyang was the state capital, the military, political and cultural center, and there were many cultural celebrities. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Xinyang's culture and economy developed further. Xinyang became one of the residences of Huguang Governor's Office in Qing Dynasty, and a considerable proportion of Ming and Qing style buildings were preserved in the central city.

Xinyang has a long history of Chinese medicine culture and is known as the hometown of Chinese medicine in China. In addition, Xinyang is also one of the cradles of traditional culture such as poetry, calligraphy and painting, and is known as "the hometown of Huangdi and Quzi".

Xinyang is also an old revolutionary base area, and it is one of the important bases in the early days of China's * * * production party. Nowadays, Xinyang attracts many tourists for exploration and sightseeing with its unique culture, historical background and beautiful natural scenery.