Introduction of Longchang stone archway scenic spot

Longchang stone archway scenic spot is introduced as follows:

Longchang Stone Archway, located in Longchang City, Sichuan Province, China, is a very important traditional building type in China. In 20 13, it was rated as 4A-level tourist scenic spot by the state, and it is a national key protected intangible cultural heritage and key cultural relics protection unit.

Longchang stone archway is the existing stone archway group in Qing Dynasty, and it is the crown of stone archway in China. There are *** 17 stone archways and 4 stone monuments, which are distributed in Beiguan and Nanguan of Longchang City, including 7 in Beiguan (Daoguanping) and 6 in Nanguan (Chunniuping), corresponding to 4 villages and towns.

Stone archway is rarely seen in other provinces in China, but only the stone archway in Longchang appears in scale and classification. Its construction technology is exquisite, its shape is dignified, its carving is fine, its preservation is well-preserved, and its meaning is far-reaching. It is rare in China, which fully embodies the outstanding talent and artistic creativity of ancient working people. It has high folk historical value and perfect artistic value.

Introduction of special scenic spots

Nanguan Scenic Area: centering on the stone archway landscape in the south of the city, with the Millennium ancient post road as the central axis, the layout of "three horizontals, three verticals, six monuments and six landmarks" is natural. There are 12 residential courtyards in southern Sichuan in Ming and Qing Dynasties. The facades, quadrangles, pavilions and pavilions facing the street are simple and correct, and the waterscape and lighting design are classical and smart, reflecting the "Millennium vicissitudes of the ancient post road"

Beiguan Scenic Area: Beiguan Scenic Area covers an area of 135 mu, with six archways, namely Guo Square, Yumenggong Shanmen Square, Niudezheng Square, Xiaozi General Square, Liuxiandi Dezheng Square and Dezheng Square. According to the functional layout of "four districts and one street" (namely, west entrance area, memorial archway post road cultural area, inn cultural area, folk culture area and antique commercial street), a fully functional historical and cultural tourist area will be formed.

Stone archway is the quintessence of Ming and Qing architecture, which integrates philosophy, history, mathematics, literature, mechanics, architecture, aesthetics and stone carving art. It has high scientific and artistic value and ornamental value, and is a national key cultural relics protection unit.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Longchang Stone Archway