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Facing the river, the south Gate of Jingzhou ancient city used to be the most important wharf for officials and businessmen.

Jingzhou, also known as Jiangling in ancient times, is an ancient cultural city with more than 2000 years history. It was once as the capital of Chu State for 400 years during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, with many relic and ruins, among which the ancient city wall is the most famous and lots of which are related to stories of the Three Kingdom Period. Attraction Intro: Jingzhou
  • Facing the river, the south Gate of Jingzhou ancient city used to be the most important wharf for officials and businessmen.
  • As one of the best preserved ancient cities, Jingzhou has totally six such kind of city gates.
  • Jingzhou was made as the capital by some other emperors since the Eastern Jin Dynasty and it was comprised of a moat, brick wall and clay inner city.
  • Located in the bank of the Jingjiang River, Wanshou Garden is known for the octagonal brick stuctured Wanshou Baota (Longevity Pagoda)with 7 storeys, built over 450 years ago.
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- Last updated on Jun. 12, 2017 by Brenda Lian -