History and culture of Stonebridge

Shiqiao has a long history and culture, and its traditional culture is profound. It is the hometown of Hubei tribe, the descendant of Gu, the son of the Yellow Emperor in ancient times, and the center of Hubei Hou in Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties. Because Guwanluo Road must pass through the fortress, and the white river is in the east, so the land and water transportation is convenient. /kloc-A prosperous market town was formed more than 0/400 years ago, which was called "Yingyi Town", "Yonganzhai" and "Shiqiaodian" in ancient times. Luo, a great poet in the Tang Dynasty, once wrote a poem here, saying, "Western Hubei should be reasonable, while Southern Asia should be virtuous.". Jade floats and algae is beautiful, and copper is turbid and deep. I suddenly miss today and yesterday, not the past and present. The setting sun is dark, and the wind is ancient. Just sigh under the poor spring, and finally the heart of the fish. "

Zhang Heng Museum and Sun Yicheng Temple in Shiqiao are national key cultural relics protection units, and excellent folk arts such as major melody, lion dance and gongs and drums are still playing an active role in people's cultural life.

Shiqiao is also the birthplace of China surname tide. There are many historical footprints and magical legends here. Numerous cultural relics and beautiful rural scenery make Shiqiao a good place for people to travel and relax. Nowadays, the tourism of Shiqiao ancient town has integrated Zhang Heng culture, folk culture and religious culture, further developed the potential human resources, and laid the foundation for the future development direction and pattern of Shiqiao.

Shiqiao is also the hometown of Chang Wanquan, the 18th producer representative of China, member of the Central Military Commission of People's Republic of China (PRC), State Councilor of People's Republic of China (PRC) and Minister of National Defense.