Why is Jiangsu called Jiangsu? What's the historical story?

Jiangsu province, the capital of Nanjing, has a long history and culture. The origin of Jiangsu's name dates back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. At this time, there were two prefectures in Jiangsu, Jiangning and Suzhou, which were named after their initials. Jiangsu? This is the beginning of Jiangsu Province. In troubled times, Jiangsu was the province and city that accepted the most immigrants, and the wave of southward migration soared until the eleventh year of Shaoxing. The provisional government of the Republic of China was established in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Nanjing has also been the capital for many times in history, which shows the prosperity of Jiangsu.

Jiangsu is located in the eastern coastal area of China, which is an important position in the Yangtze River Delta. The terrain is mainly plain, and it is also the lowest-lying province in China. There are many low mountains, hills, plains and so on. And the famous Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. The climate here is mild, the rainfall is moderate, and the local economy and culture have developed rapidly, accounting for a large proportion in China, and the development can be said to be very advanced.

Jiangsu can be said to be one of the cradles of ancient civilization in China. 1993 The Homo erectus fossils discovered here have made great contributions to the historical archaeology of China, and various cultural developments have influenced the cultural development of China. Jinling culture, Huaiyang culture, Wu culture, etc. And Kunqu Opera marks the cultural characteristics of this place. There are the largest number of historical and cultural sites and ancient towns in China, and there are many intangible cultural heritages. The number of people traveling to Jiangsu every year only increases, and they are very enthusiastic.

There are also many key scenic spots in Jiangsu, such as Suzhou Gardens, Maritime Silk Road, Ming and Qing City Walls, Taihu Lake and Yuntai Mountain. Tourism is prosperous and developed, and there is one of the eight major cuisines of Jiangsu cuisine that every tourist must taste here, which has a unique flavor and makes people linger. Everyone's impression of Jiangsu is also the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River, which can be said to be a province and city with a high reputation. Numerous historical stories have happened here, and the local customs are unique and simple, so I think people who have the conditions should go and see this well-developed place with a long history.