History and Culture of Shiqiao Town

Shiqiao town has a long history and culture, rich in traditional cultural deposits, the ancient Department of the Yellow Emperor's son of the Gou surname descended from the E tribal homeland, the center of the summer, Shang, Zhou Ehou country. Because of its choke Wanluo ancient road must pass through the fortress, east of the White River, land and water transportation is convenient, more than 1400 years ago has formed a prosperous market town, the ancient name of the "Yingyi Town", "Yonganzhai", "Shiqiao store The ancient name of the town was "Yingyi Town", "Yongan Zhai" and "Shiqidian". Luo Binwang, a great poet of the Tang Dynasty, once wrote a poem here, saying, "The Tongli of Xie'e, Nanyang is good at Deyin. Jade goblet floating algae beautiful, copper muddy accumulation of deep thoughts. Suddenly, I miss today's past, but not today's past. Sunset monument dark, the wind to the ancient wood chanting. I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do this, but I'm going to be able to do it, and I'm going to be able to do it.

Shiqiao town Zhang Heng Museum in the territory of the town, E Cheng Temple for the national key cultural relics protection units, the tune of the song, the lion dance, the size of the gongs and other outstanding folk arts and crafts are still in the cultural life of the people play a positive role.

Shiqiao Town is also the birthplace of the Chinese surname "Chao". There are many historical footprints and magical legends here. Numerous humanistic monuments and beautiful idyllic scenery make Shiqiao Town a good place for people to travel and relax. Nowadays, Shiqiao Ancient Town Tourism integrates the culture of Zhang Heng, folk culture, and religious culture, and further deepens the development of potential humanistic resources, which lays down the future development direction and pattern of Shiqiao Town.