China's most beautiful water town, 5A-level tourist attractions, Taierzhuang ancient city!
5A-level scenic spot
The first national cultural heritage park was named "the most beautiful water town in China" by CNN.
Since its opening in 2010, it has successively won the titles of Qilu Cultural New Landmark and China Tourism Innovation Award, becoming the first national cultural heritage park, cross-strait exchange base, China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park, national cultural industry experimental park, national copyright trade base, etc. In November 2012, it was rated as a national 5A-level tourist attraction, and in 2013, it was rated as "one of the most beautiful water towns in China" by CNN. On June 22, 2014, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal successfully applied for the World Heritage, and Taierzhuang (Yuehe River Section) was selected as a node in the World Cultural Heritage List, becoming the 32nd World Cultural Heritage and the 46th World Heritage in China.
Known as "the living fossil of canal culture" and "China Folk Architecture Museum"
Taierzhuang was formed in Qin and Han Dynasties, developed in Yuan Dynasty and flourished in Ming and Qing Dynasties. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal was diverted and flowed through, gradually forming a flood and drought wharf and an important business town. According to the Records of Yi County, "Tai (er) Zhuang crosses the canal, which is the north-south canal, where business travelers are attracted, and the residents are spared. As a large village, it is the first village in the world, which was granted by Emperor Gaozong (Emperor Qianlong) of the State Dynasty", showing that "merchants linger at night."
Taierzhuang is the southern gate of Shandong Province, the northern barrier of Jiangsu Province, and the thoroughfare of land and water. The Beijing-Taiwan Expressway, Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway and other golden passages pass through the territory, and it takes only 2.5 hours to get to Taierzhuang from Beijing and Shanghai by high-speed rail. It is called the "back garden" of modern cities. At the same time, Taierzhuang is located in the center of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. In 2014, it was selected as the 32nd World Cultural Heritage and the 46th World Heritage in China by virtue of its 3km ancient canal channel (moon reach), 11 ancient docks, 960m ancient revetment and canal hydraulic remains, canal affiliated remains and canal-related heritage sites.
Historically, she used to be an ancient water town with profound cultural heritage. In the spring of 1938, Taierzhuang War made her famous in World War I. Now, this beautiful town covers an area of 2 square kilometers, with 3 kilometers of ancient canal road and 15 kilometers of water street and water lane, 10 theme blocks, 40 cultural exhibition halls, 218 fine courtyards and 1,088 single buildings. It is known as "the living fossil of canal culture" and "China Folk Architecture Museum".
Taierzhuang Ancient City Scenic Spot was established on February 4, 2010, and was rated as a national 5A-level scenic spot in 2012. In April 2016, it was renamed as Shandong Taierzhuang Ancient City Tourism Group Co., Ltd. In November 2021, Zaozhuang Wenlv Group became the holding parent company of Taierzhuang Ancient City Tourism Group. Taierzhuang Ancient City Tourism Group consists of Lanqi Hotel Company, Dream Gift Wenchuang Company, Smart Travel Technology Company, Ancient City International Travel Service and many other subsidiaries, more than 10 departments and more than 1,000 employees.
