Do you really know? Trivia that Zhaotong people must know.

Things that Zhaotong people must know

I heard more than once that friends from other provinces mispronounced the word Zhaotong. When choosing a city online, Zhaotong is often ranked at the bottom, giving the impression of being unknown. But is Zhaotong really so unknown? Today the author will take you to fully understand Zhaotong and this magical place.

1. The origin of the place name Zhaotong

Did you know that Zhaotong and Wumeng are antonyms?

The place name Zhaotong comes from the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty. The former Zhaotong area was called "Wumeng". In 1731, Ertai, a minister of the Qing Dynasty, said that Wumeng was "a place where the people are not clear and the roads are not accessible" after completing his conversion. Therefore, I asked Yongzheng to report that "the dark things in front of you can be easily revealed; the dark things in front of you can be easily revealed." It was suggested that Wumeng be changed to Zhaotong, and Yongzheng approved the memorial. So, Wumeng and Zhaotong are antonyms. It also reflects Ertai's expectations for Zhaotong, hoping that Zhaotong will be a great place and a great person.

In ancient times, people called people who were smart, literate, and able to read and write as Zhaotong people. Therefore, the name Zhaotong has a beautiful meaning and is full of legend. Do you feel proud to be a Zhaotong person?

Second, the magical 27° north latitude

Did you know that Zhaotong is located at the mysterious 27° north latitude?

The earth’s 27° north latitude is recognized as the most unique and mysterious latitude in the world. This latitude runs through the four ancient civilizations, the mysterious Bermuda Triangle, the famous Egyptian pyramids and other magical countries. and landscape. North latitude 27° runs through Tibet, Yunnan, Guizhou, Chongqing, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang in China. This latitude has many similarities, it is either mysterious, has beautiful scenery, or is rich in products. Likewise, many distinctive things are produced on this latitude.

Right! Zhaotong is located at 27° north latitude. Zhaotong is known as the Autumn City. It is cool and mild all year round. On this most mysterious latitude in the world, Zhaotong, like other countries and cities on this latitude, is full of outstanding people and abundant resources. The Wumeng Mountains are majestic and mysterious, and the people are hardworking, brave, simple and kind.

Zhaotong is located in the northeast corner of Yunnan, known as Northeast Yunnan, and is the transportation fortress of Yunnan. Tourists from 17 provinces in China can pass through Zhaotong when entering Yunnan. Zhaotong is here, and the autumn breeze in the city sends you a message.

3. Celebrities from Zhaotong

Do you know all the celebrities from Zhaotong?

Zhaotong is full of talented people, and you should know all of these people.

1. Long Yun, King of Yunnan; Long Yun, a native of Zhaotong, ruled Yunnan for eighteen years and was known as the King of Yunnan. The last Yunnanese to be as powerful as him was Tang Jiyao, the founder of the Yunnan Army.

2. General Lu Han surrendered; after the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, it was Lu Han from Zhaotong who went to Vietnam as the commander-in-chief of the First Front Army and surrendered. In 1945, Long Yun was relieved of military and political power by Chiang Kai-shek, and Lu Han became The new chairman of Yunnan Province has been in power for more than four years and is known as the last king of Yunnan.

3. Academic master Jiang Liangfu; people in Zhaotong no longer know much about Jiang Liangfu. Few people read his works. Some have even heard of him and don’t know what he does and what achievements he has made. . In fact, Jiang Liangfu has a considerable background. He is a disciple of the master of Chinese studies Wang Guowei and a favorite disciple of Liang Qichao, the leader of the Reform Movement of 1898.

4. Zhang Yaping, the number one scholar; the Chinese Academy of Sciences should be the highest academic institution in the country, and Zhang Yaping from Zhaotong is one of them. But more than that, he is also an academician of the Third World Academy of Sciences. No one should refute that he is the number one scholar in Zhaotong!

Four. Poems about Zhaotong

The famous modern poet Lei Pingyang wrote the poem "Relatives" for his hometown of Zhaotong. It is a household name and is highly popular. Let’s read it together! Relatives

?——Lei Pingyang

I only love Yunnan where I live, because other provinces?

I don’t love them all; I only love Zhaotong in Yunnan City

Because I don’t love other cities; I only love Tucheng Township in Zhaotong City

Because I don’t love other townships...

My love Narrow and paranoid, like honey on the tip of a needle

If one day I can no longer continue

I will only love my loved ones - this process of gradually shrinking

< p> I have exhausted my youth and compassion

Five, specialties of Zhaotong

As the largest apple planting base in the country, Zhaotong apples are the most representative specialty of Zhaotong. Zhaotong apples High sugar content, strong flavor, crisp meat, relatively tender, delicious, fruit hardness ≥5.0 (kg/cm2), soluble solids content ≥15.0%, sugar content ≥13.0%, titratable acid ≤0.5%, It is the top grade among similar fruits.

6. Zhaotong’s most popular product is not Apple?

Didn’t expect that? Did you know that Zhaotong is most famous for its apples, but it is not apples that are most loved by Zhaotong people.

Zhaotong people love Zhaotong apples deeply, but they love potatoes even more. There are many different ways to eat potatoes in Zhaotong, and every way of eating them is addictive. Zhaotong people can abstain from eating meat, but they cannot abstain from eating potatoes. Really happy without potatoes. It is also said that if you eat potatoes, you will have children.

It can be seen that potato is the favorite of Zhaotong people. Of course I also love apples.

Seven, Zhaotong’s latest product

The Changyun series of apple spirits produced by Yunnan Dianqiu Industrial uses high-quality Zhaotong apples as raw materials, and is fermented and distilled apple wine. It is full of characteristics, with a clear and mellow body, rich aroma and elegant fruity aroma. It is the most potential and representative landmark product of Zhaotong. What’s even more amazing is that wherever the 27° north latitude passes through, high-quality liquor is produced.