The historical scenery of Beitang Ancient Town

History

It was opened as a port 600 years ago and was very prosperous. Beitang has a history of more than 600 years since it was formed as a village with Zhu Di, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, who immigrated in the early Ming Dynasty. Beitang is adjacent to the river and the sea. Since ancient times, it has benefited from the water transportation of fish and salt, making it a prosperous place. Beitang was an important coastal defense town in the Ming and Qing Dynasties and an acropolis of the imperial capital. It witnessed the rise and fall of the empires in the Ming and Qing dynasties. During the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty, two forts on the east and west sides were built in Beitang, which were known as the "Double Forts of Beitang" in history. In peacetime, Beitang Fort has become a good place to climb the Range Rover and watch the tide from the fort.

Magnificent mountains and rivers, leaving a name in history. In June 1900, the Eight-Power Allied Forces captured the Dagu Fort, and the Beitang Fort, 30 miles away from the Dagu Fort, was also surrounded by foreign powers. The soldiers and civilians of Beitang finally persisted in fighting for three months, and it was the last military facility captured by the Eight-Power Allied Forces. After 1900, Beitang Fort was completely demolished. However, the heroic performance of Beitang's patriotic soldiers and civilians in resisting the invasion was magnificent and left a mark in history. Beitang is evaluated by historians as "one Beitang town, half of the history of the late Qing Dynasty". The rebuilt Beitang Fort has become the most vivid patriotism teaching material. Teachers and students of the school often come here to review history, not forgetting the national humiliation, and strengthening the country and enriching the people.

There are outstanding people and famous people. Beitang has been home to outstanding people since ancient times. The famous religious celebrity Master Tanxu, President Li Yuanhong of the Republic of China, Chen Hongyi, imperial censor of the Qing Dynasty, and Emperor Gao Gengen all came from Beitang. Scenery

The scenery of the ancient town is so beautiful. "The setting clouds and solitary swans fly together, and the autumn water is the same color as the sky." The autumn colors of Beitang are like a picture scroll. No matter what, don't miss the beautiful autumn colors of Beitang Ancient Town.

Climb the double-base fort and experience the feeling of "the long wind blows the autumn geese thousands of miles away, and you can enjoy the high-rise buildings". The feeling of the autumn wind is so different in every strand. The river is overflowing with the autumn tide, and many heroes have been swept away in the ups and downs.

"The stars hang down over the vast plains, and the moon surges across the river." Beitang at night is remote and quiet. The bright moon is in the sky, the stars are shining brightly, and the beautiful sky and sea make people forget to leave.

On a dim night, the small bridges in the ancient town are gurgling with water, and the mottled ancient forts look particularly solemn and solemn in the dim moonlight. Accompanied by the cool night breeze, take a gentle breath, and it seems to have a faint floral fragrance, which is refreshing and makes the body and mind the most comfortable.