What does Langzhong mean?

Langzhong is a place name, located in a county-level city in the south of Sichuan Province, China. Langzhong has an important position in the history of China, because it was once the hometown of Gou Jian, the king of Yue, and one of Liu Bei's strongholds during the Three Kingdoms period. Langzhong's name comes from the local mountain peak Langshan. This mountain peak is shaped like a closed spout, so it is called "Langkou". Later, people called this mountain and its surrounding area "Langzhong".

Langzhong's history can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms period. At that time, Liu Bei established Shu Han as the capital here, making Langzhong an important political, economic and cultural center in the south. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Langzhong was still a very important town, playing an important pivotal role in connecting southern Sichuan and northern Sichuan. Today, Langzhong still preserves many ancient buildings and cultural relics, such as stone chambers, archways and gardens. , are the testimony of historical memory.

Langzhong's natural scenery is very unique and beautiful, and it is located in the mountainous area. The three-dimensional terrain and humid climate make the vegetation coverage here very high, and the area of nature reserves is also very large. In addition, Langzhong's human history is also one of the characteristics of this city. There are many historical sites, cultural attractions, folk customs and so on in the local area, all of which were passed down from Langzhong. The food in Langzhong is also very distinctive. The famous ones are Langzhong salted duck, salted rice and shaping fish. Let visitors feel the cultural heritage of the city while tasting delicious food.