Zhaohua ancient city locates at Zhaohua county in Sichuan province. It is at the joint of Bailong River, Jialing River and Qingjiang River, and is surrounded by water and hills. It was well known in the Three Kingdoms Period (220-280) because many wars were fought here.
Zhaohua ancient city is one of the earliest counties in China and is preserved well until modern time. Roads connect each other forming T-shaped military defense system. Buildings of Ming and Qing Dynasty are well preserved in this ancient city. Some houses of street on the streets have been transformed into shops selling local specialties and souvenirs, attracting many tourists from home and abroad.
This ancient city is not big but delicate enough. Walking through the streets and alleys slowly, you can feel its elegance, especially moved by its nature and simplicity.
The local authorities have developed some interactive activities to boost tourism. Some costume dramas were being performed here: a magistrate was hearing a case; a student was cramming for an exam and three warriors were combating Lu Bu. The shows made one feel that he was back to the Three Kingdoms Period.
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