Fuzhou Dinghai Ancient City Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

The ancient city of Dinghai is known as the "important town". The ancient city is actually the ancient castle of Dinghai. It was built at that time to smooth the southeast coastal waterway and resist the invasion of pirates. Many famous anti-Japanese generals fought here. It was one of the five major water villages in Fujian during the Ming Dynasty. one. It was built in the 20th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1387), the same year as the ancient city of Chongwu in Hui'an. During the Jiajing period, it was rebuilt and a new city was built. Dinghai is a well-known port in ancient and modern times. Wang Shenzhi, the king of Fujian in the late Tang Dynasty and Five Dynasties, developed Gantang Port here. It is one of the starting points of the maritime "Silk Road". In recent years, nine shipwreck sites on the seabed have been discovered one after another, becoming a treasure trove of cultural relics from the Song and Yuan Dynasties.

Attractions distribution:

The main attractions in Dinghai Ancient City include Huicheng Town, Sanzhong Gate, Cultural Heritage Stele, Streets and Alleys, Tianhou Palace, City God Temple, City Wall Ruins, Lighthouse, etc.

Scenic spot qualifications:

County-level cultural relics protection units

Scenic spot features:

photography, history, ancient city, ancient city