Explore the Three Kingdoms, Gulungzhong...

Gulungzhong, Xiangyang, Hubei, located in Xiangyang City, Hubei Province, is a scenic spot with a history of more than 1,800 years. It is famous for the "Lungzhong Dui" triggered by Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period, who "cultivated the land" and "visited the land" with Pang Shiyuan, and Liu Bei's "three visits to the thatched cottage". I. Geographic location and historical background Gulungzhong, Xiangyang, is located in Xiangyang City, Hubei Province, about 13 kilometers away from Xiangyang City, with a total area of 18,000 mu. The scenic spot is centered on Zhuge Caolu, including Lungzhong Mountain, Leshan, Daqi Mountain, Xiaoqi Mountain and other mountains, as well as Zhuge Temple Chong and Guangde Temple Chong and other mountain chongs and streams formed between the mountains. II. Historical and cultural value Gulungzhong is known as the "cradle of the wise" and the "source of the three-part world" for its rich historical and cultural connotations. Historically, Zhuge Liang cultivated and studied in Gulungzhong for ten years, and proposed the famous "Lungzhong Dui" here, laying the foundation for the pattern of the Three Kingdoms. Many famous people in history, such as Liu Hong, Xi Zaochi, Zeng Gong, Wang Anshi, Su Shi and others, have been to Lungzhong to remember Zhuge Liang, leaving a rich cultural heritage. III. Main attractions Zhuge Caolu: Zhuge Liang's former residence is the core attraction of Gulungzhong, preserving the places where Zhuge Liang lived and worked. Zhuge Temple: a temple dedicated to Zhuge Liang, with magnificent architecture, and statues and relics of Zhuge Liang. Baidi City: an important military fortress in ancient Xiangyang, and one of the main strongholds of Zhuge Liang during the Eastern Expedition. IV. Architectural features The commemorative buildings in Gulungzhong include Wuhou Temple, Sangu Hall, Lungzhong Academy, Wolong Deep, "Gulungzhong" Archway, Ancient Cypress Pavilion, Baixi Pavilion, Caolu Pavilion, Caolu Stele, etc.