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"General History of Yunnan" (six volumes) is a historical work that systematically discusses the political, economic, social and cultural development of various ethnic groups in Yunnan in different historical periods from ancient times to 1949. The integration of indigenous peoples and indigenous peoples, and indigenous peoples and Han people, that is, "barbarians become barbarians", "Hans become barbarians", "barbarians become Han", and through integration and common prosperity, they cohere with all Chinese ethnic groups to form a unified and indivisible country. This is a main line throughout this book. This book picks out the best, discards the bad and retains the good, and focuses on innovation. It reveals the laws and highlights of Yunnan's historical development from all aspects. It has important reference value for the study of China's general history, special history, and the history of exchanges between China and Southeast Asia and South Asia.

"General History of Yunnan" (six volumes) is a historical work that systematically discusses the political, economic, social and cultural development of various ethnic groups in Yunnan in different historical periods from ancient times to 1949. The integration of indigenous peoples and indigenous peoples, and indigenous peoples and Han people, that is, "barbarians become barbarians", "Hans become barbarians", "barbarians become Han", and through integration and common prosperity, they cohere with all Chinese ethnic groups to form a unified and indivisible country. This is a main line throughout this book. This book picks out the best, discards the bad and retains the good, and focuses on innovation. It reveals the laws and highlights of Yunnan's historical development from all aspects. It has important reference value for the study of China's general history, special history, and the history of exchanges between China and Southeast Asia and South Asia.

Baique Temple is located in Baifo Village, Nanhe County, Hebei Province. It has a long history and is the largest female monastery in Hebei Province. Based on records from historical archives and local documents, and through local investigations, the author of "History of Baique'an" recorded in detail the historical process of the construction, inheritance, destruction and reconstruction of Baique'an, as well as the religious culture, architectural culture, Buddhist art, etc. Of the reconstructed Baique'an temple. Through this book, readers can have a comprehensive understanding of Baique An, the history of Baique An, the religious culture of Baique An, and the Guanyin culture.

Longyan, also known as Western Fujian, is located at the junction of the three provinces of Fujian, Guangdong and Jiangxi. It is the birthplace of the three most important rivers in Fujian - Jiulong River, Tingjiang River and Minjiang River. It was once the ancestral land of the "Qihe Cave People", "Ancient Min People" and "Min Yue People" in ancient times and the central area of ​​the "Nanhai Kingdom". Minnan culture, Hakka culture and indigenous culture merge with each other here. In modern times, Longyan is the core area of ​​China's famous Central Soviet Area. It is the hometown of the Red Army, the cradle of generals, the place where Mao Zedong Thought was initially formed, and one of the starting points of the Central Red Army's Long March. "Longyan History" presents the splendid culture and customs of this magical land to readers one by one.

Jinshan is located in the southwest of Shanghai. It is named after the three Jinshan Islands. It is the earliest land-forming area in Shanghai. The area contains the earliest ancient coastal sites in Shanghai, including Qijiadun, Chashan, Zhaoxianbang and other ancient cultural sites. The long history has left Jinshan with rich cultural relics and legendary cultural landscapes. "Jinshan History" comprehensively explains the development process and local characteristic culture of Jinshan from six aspects: historical evolution, small town stories, historical details, celebrity style, local culture and modern style. The writing is fluent and the pictures and texts are rich, which helps readers to fully understand the history of Jinshan. It also has important reference value for the study of local history in Shanghai.

Taicang is named after King Wu set up a granary here during the Spring and Autumn Period. It is the anchorage of the famous navigator Zheng He's seven voyages to the Western Ocean, the birthplace of Jiangnan silk and bamboo, the birthplace of Loudong culture, and the birthplace of the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. The urban spirit of "exquisiteness, harmony, pragmatism, and innovation" was formed in the blend of Loudong culture and Jianghai culture. "History of Taicang" systematically introduces Taicang's characteristic culture, historical evolution and modern style from ancient times to the present, which is helpful for people to fully appreciate Taicang's thousand-year charm.

Rucheng has prosperous humanities and a long history. "History of Rucheng" systematically presents the development trajectory of Rucheng from ancient times to the present, and outlines the characteristic culture, historical evolution and modern style of the ancient city, which is helpful for people to fully appreciate the cultural charm of the thousand-year-old county.

This book sorts out the glorious history of Chifeng from ancient times to modern times with six chapters: "Ancient Heritage", "Agricultural and Pastoral Symphony", "Grassland Empire", "Monan Xiongfeng", "Modern Times" and "Vicissitudes of Changes". The book explains the important position and role of Chifeng in the diverse and unified cultural pattern of the Chinese nation. It is of great significance for all walks of life to understand Chifeng and to enhance the Chifeng people's awareness, sense of belonging and pride in their hometown.

This book is based on the "Yangcheng Vicissitudes" series of special topics in the evening edition of "Yangcheng Evening News". It contains a large number of unknown historical collections, amazing people and events, as well as many past rare world affairs and customs, as well as interesting colloquial sayings in Guangzhou.

As part of the "History of Ningxia" series, "History of Hongsibao\u002F Ningxia Local History Series" uses the form of historical narratives to comprehensively introduce the history and culture of Hongsibao, immigration development and construction, and the rise of new immigrant cities in the desert. It is a historical encyclopedia that comprehensively understands the past, present and future of Hongsi Fort.

The Qixing Canal is responsible for the water supply tasks of more than 1.2 Million acres of farmland irrigation and drinking water for humans and animals in three major Yangtou irrigation areas: Shapotou District, Zhongning County, and Qingtongxia City, Zhongwei City, Ningxia, 3 state-owned farms, and Guhai, Hongsibao, and Guhai expansion irrigation areas. It is a key water source project for the economic and social development of the Weining Irrigation Area, and an important water conservancy support for the sustainable development of the central arid zone.

The rich and colorful history and culture of Xixia is not only an important cultural resource of Ningxia, but also an important part of the splendid Chinese culture. Taking history as a mirror, weeding out the old and bringing forth the new, and applying the past to the present are the principles we have always advocated. How to develop and utilize the historical and cultural resources of Xixia so that they can play a role in Ningxia's economic and social construction, and how to make Xixia research results relevant to the times, life, and the public, are issues that Ningxia's academic circles and practical work departments have been thinking about for many years.

Chengde was once the second political center of the Qing Dynasty, where royal culture, Buddhist culture, grassland nomadic culture, and national folk culture were perfectly integrated. Chengde is a famous tourist city with beautiful and charming scenery, a collection of historical sites and a favorable climate in all seasons. It is one of the first 24 famous historical and cultural cities in China. It is an excellent tourist city and a national garden city in China. "Chengde History" provides a relatively comprehensive introduction to Chengde's natural, political, economic, cultural, military, ethnic and other history, and systematically displays Chengde's ancient and modern features to the world. It helps us better understand the yesterday, today and tomorrow of this historical and cultural city.

"History of Guiyang" adopts a classified description method to present the regional history and culture of Guiyang. Among them, "Historical Review" serves as the main thread of the book, organically connecting important historical facts that occurred in various historical periods in the Guiyang region, allowing readers to have an overall understanding of Guiyang's historical development; "Historical Figures" describes in historical chronological order important figures who have had a significant impact on Guiyang's economy, politics, culture, society, etc., Or have a national reputation; "Scenic Spots" describes iconic and representative scenic spots, customs, food, etc. That are iconic and representative of the Guiyang region.

Niufo Ancient Town is located on the southern edge of the Sichuan Basin and on the lower reaches of the Tuojiang River. It has always been an important trade town and was prosperous. Niuwang Mountain is like a cow, standing on the bank of Tuojiang River. It is said that it is the seat of the sacred cow that saves all living beings. The ferry at the foot of the mountain is called Niu Fo Ferry, and the town is also named Niu Fo Town. The book "History of Niufozhen", with pictures and texts, vividly and detailedly introduces the customs, customs and development of the ancient town. Reading this book, a thousand-year-old ancient town with a long history, rich culture, and rich humanities can be clearly seen. It is like being in the "Tuojiang Commercial Port, a thousand-year-old ancient town in southern Sichuan", thereby appreciating its unique charm.

Luancheng, the ancestral home of Sansu, is located in the middle of Hebei Province. In 2014, it was removed from the county and established as a district, and it sits at the south gate of the provincial capital. Luancheng has superior natural conditions and developed ecological tourism and agriculture. It has been awarded the title of National Greening Model County, National Civilized Town, National Garden County and National Sanitary County. Based on historical materials and in chronological order, this book introduces Luan City's organizational history, geographical features, deeds of local sages, etc. It shows the profound historical and cultural heritage of ancient Luan City and also shows the prosperity of new Luan City.

Local chronicles are a unique traditional cultural form of the Chinese nation. Since ancient times, they have been the "official revision" and "official book" of "official positions and official responsibilities", and various types of local chronicles are fixed places to display this excellent traditional culture. In order of historical development, this book introduces the early official historical chronicle institutions in Chinese history, the establishment of bureaus to compile unified chronicles and the development of local chronicles in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, the difficult development of local chronicles during the Republic of China, and the contributions of various related institutions to the development of local chronicles. It also focuses on the development of local chronicles since the founding of New China.

Zitong has a long history. It was established as a county in the 22nd year of King Zhaoxiang of Qin Dynasty (285 BC). The Qiqushan Temple, the birthplace of Wenchang culture, Li Yeque in the Han Dynasty, and Tang Dynasty cliff carvings in Wolong Mountain are national cultural relics protection units. The Cuiyun Corridor of Shu Road with "three hundred miles and one hundred thousand trees" passes through it. The former site of the nuclear industry base "China's Two Bomb City" and numerous Red Army ruins have formed a tourist landscape pattern of "two cities, three mountains, and one water" in the county. "History of Zitong" introduces the economic and social development and progress of Zitong to readers, and displays Zitong's unique folk culture, folk culture and cultural relics.

Mianyang has a history of more than 2,200 years and has always been the seat of counties, counties and state capitals. Throughout the ages, this land has been home to numerous talents and talents, giving birth to countless outstanding figures such as Li Bai, Ouyang Xiu, Wen Tong, Li Tiaoyuan, Sha Ting, Deng Jiaxian, and Feng Dashi. Sima Xiangru, Yang Xiong, Jiang Wan, Song Zheyuan, Du Fu, Wang Bo, Yang Jiong, and Lu Zhaolin all left important relics or works here. This book reproduces the history and current situation of Mianyang through six aspects: city overview, historical evolution, historical details, local culture, natural and cultural landscapes, and modern style. It shows the splendor and splendor of Mianyang culture to the world and the charm and splendor of this ancient land of Mianyang.

Wujin is located in the Jiangnan Plain in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It borders the Yangtze River, Taihu Lake, and Ganhu Lake. It is like a piece of jasper inlaid between the Yangtze River and Taihu Lake. It has been known as the "Key Assistant between China and Wu" since ancient times. Based on historical facts, this book vividly tells the construction history, major historical events and influential figures in Wujin's thousand-year development, and truly records the ups and downs and glory Wujin has experienced in the long history. At the same time, through a comprehensive introduction to the natural environment, local customs, historical monuments and modern features, it fully demonstrates the Wujin people's inheritance of history, respect for civilization and innovation of culture.

Fuxin is a place with outstanding people. It is the hometown of Xiao Guanyin, the poet empress of Liao Dynasty, and Zhang Sanfeng, the founder of Wudang. It is the agate capital of China. Fuxin agate carvings and Mongolian Uliger, Mongolian medicine "blood asthenia treatment" and Fuxin Eastern Mongolian folk songs have been selected. The National Intangible Cultural Heritage Catalog; Chahai Site, Yizhou and Chengzhou Dongtashan Liao Pagodas, Guanshan Liao Tombs, and Fuxin Mass Graves are national key cultural relics protection units; Haitang Mountain, Ruiying Temple, Daqinggou and other tourist attractions are unique. "Fuxin History" presents Fuxin's long history, splendid culture and magical landscape to readers one by one.

This book uses the form of "talk" and concise language to present the history of Xingyi No. 1 Middle School in a three-dimensional manner from three aspects: historical retrospection, celebrities, and modern style. Through concise words, people can deeply feel the profound cultural heritage of Xingyi No. 1 Middle School accumulated over a century of history. They can also appreciate the unremitting pursuit and struggle of generations of No. 1 Middle School to inherit and carry forward the excellent tradition of famous schools. They can also comprehensively understand the glorious history of Xingyi No. 1 Middle School in the vicissitudes of life and the reality of constantly creating miracles in the progress.

Jinzhou, which occupies the northern shore of China's Bohai Sea and is a strategic location inside and outside the customs, is a famous northern cultural city with a long history of more than 2,200 years. This book introduces Jinzhou's long history in detail from four aspects: ancient history, century-old events, modern features, and scenic spots. Important historical events that occurred in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (Songjin Battle, Tashan Blockade, Heishan Blockade, etc.), Important historical figures (such as Yelu Chucai, Murong Xian, Yin Jishan, Zhang Zuolin, etc.), As well as the modern style of Jinzhou, from which we can deeply feel the profound historical heritage contained in Jinzhou.

"Liupanshui History" takes events as points and time as lines. By displaying Liupanshui's history, geography, politics, economy, culture, ethnicity, etc., It helps you understand Liupanshui, love Liupanshui, invest in Liupanshui, settle in Liupanshui, and integrate into Liupanshui. This good market situation textbook, convenient reference book, and precious "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" can further enhance the visibility and reputation of Liupanshui, help build the "Roof of Guizhou, the Cool Capital of China", and help it become popular all over the world.

Since ancient times, Taiyuan has had the strategic position of being "the fortress of the four fortresses and the capital of the five plains", and it has been a battleground for all dynasties. For thousands of years, Taiyuan has shown itself on the land of China with its natural endowment and aura, as well as its splendid cultural heritage and soul, and has played an important role in the integration and development of the Chinese nation. "Taiyuan History" interprets and writes the history and social development of Taiyuan from a new perspective, starting from the perspectives of historical evolution, historical connections, local culture, natural and cultural landscapes, and modern features, and highlights the unique charm of "Tang style and Jin Dynasty, splendid Dragon City, and cool Taiyuan".

This book was organized by experts and scholars from the Pingliang City Culture, Radio, Film, Television, Press and Publication Bureau, and they revised the draft five times before it was finally completed. This book introduces the famous events and characters in Pingliang's history, Pingliang's scenic spots and natural resources, Pingliang's new modern construction style, etc., And introduces the development history of Pingliang from ancient times to the present in more detail.

This book is a popular history introduction to Zhongshan written by a local history research expert in Zhongshan City. This book describes the historical changes of Zhongshan in detail from aspects such as the geographical origin of Zhongshan, the coastal immigrant society, the activities of fishermen, farmers and salt merchants, the characteristic culture of overseas Chinese and the humanistic spirit. It provides a rare reference book for today's readers to understand the famous historical city of Zhongshan.

Shizuishan is located at the northernmost tip of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. It is an industrial city "prosperized by coal". "Historical Stories of Shizuishan" takes time as its warp and events as its latitude. By capturing the major, important and special events that occurred in various historical periods of Shizuishan, it outlines the historical and modern social development of Shizuishan and presents to readers the general trend of social development in the Shizuishan area for more than two thousand years. This book is a good market textbook for people with lofty ideals who love and build Shizuishan. It is a convenient history and reference book for experts and scholars engaged in local history research.

Yinchuan City is the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and one of the famous historical and cultural cities in the country. The annual rings of history and diverse cultures stir up and blend with each other here. The rich hometown customs, the majestic desert scenery, the beautiful water color of Saishang, the ancient Yellow River civilization, and the mysterious Xixia culture form the image of the city as "powerful Helan and colorful Yinchuan" and form the distinctive characteristics of "Saishang Lake City, the ancient capital of Xixia, and the hometown of the Hui people." This book selects the most local and national characteristics from the history and culture of Yinchuan to compile, showing the historical relics, natural landscapes, celebrity anecdotes and modern style of Yinchuan, a famous historical and cultural city.

Luhe Middle School is located in Tongzhou District, Beijing, adjacent to Hebei and Tianjin to the east. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Tongzhou had developed into an important commercial port in the north. The gathering of merchants and prosperous trade naturally brought about the prosperity of Tongzhou's education and culture. At the same time, Tongzhou also became the first choice for Western missionaries to set foot in the capital. By the beginning of the 20th century, Tongzhou had become one of the areas with the most intensive schools and the most developed education in the capital. The 147-year-old Luhe Middle School is a microcosm of the development of education in Tongzhou. "History of Luhe Middle School" shows readers a historical picture of the spread of Western learning to the east and the rise of national education in the development of education in modern China.

Based on the remains of various parties, with historical evolution as the order and famous cultural cities as the overall guide, this book extensively collects, summarizes and sorts out Changsha's ancient and modern times, famous mountains and rivers, people's relics, war battles, etc. Six major chapters, including "Herald of the Era" and "Hometown of Great Man, Lei Feng's Hometown", string together the "pearl necklace" of Changsha's more than 3,000 years of history and culture. It is a popular book that strives to better reflect the historical development of Changsha.

This book is an epitome of Chaoyang's long history and splendid culture. It briefly introduces the entire process of Chaoyang from the Pigeon Cave people 100,000 years ago, especially from the Hongshan Culture period more than 5,000 years ago, to today's reform, opening up, construction and development.

Qingyang has a long history and profound cultural heritage, and is an important birthplace of Chinese civilization. Red Nanliang, Folk Qingyang, Qihuang's Hometown, and Zhou Ancestor Holy Land are its four distinctive cultural brands. Qingyang is the birthplace and main production area of ​​Changqing Oilfield and a rising new energy city. This book comprehensively introduces historical Qingyang, cultural Qingyang, and modern Qingyang from the aspects of natural features, historical origins, characteristic culture, and modern development. It is a concise book for understanding Qingyang.

Wuhan No. 4 Middle School·Boxue Middle School is a century-old school that has created three centuries of educational glory. It is an educational poem written by the teachers and students of the school with great concentration. This book is compiled on the basis of consulting a large number of original archival materials and conducting a large number of interviews and research. The historical materials are authentic, the expression is simple, the content is rich, and it is easy to understand in simple terms. The biggest highlight of the book is the "heavy and erudition" part, which is not only an innovation of historical topics, but also a return to the essence of education and the identification of the educational status of the educator and the educated.

Miaoyin Temple is located on the bank of Chagan Lake in Qiangarros Mongolian Autonomous County, Jilin Province. It has a long history and is the only Tibetan Buddhist temple in Jilin Province. In the book "History of Miaoyin Temple", the author records in detail the construction, inheritance, destruction and restoration of Miaoyin Temple after Tibetan Buddhism was introduced to the former Gorros in the early Qing Dynasty after the introduction of Tibetan Buddhism to the former Gorros in the early Qing Dynasty.

This book uses documentary techniques, pictures and texts to introduce the general situation of Hegang City in detail, tells the history of Hegang area, introduces the local culture of Hegang, and shows the beauty of the Three Gorges of Longjiang, the stretch of Xinglong Canyon and the vastness of Dulu River Wetland. , Readers can see the city's ever-changing beauty and vitality as "a coal, electricity and chemical industry base, a leader in the graphite industry, a hometown of green food, a tourist resort on the Jiejiang River, a frontier of opening up to Russia, a culturally strong border city, an ecologically civilized new city, and a prosperous and happy Hegang".

"Pu'er History" uses historical evolution as a clue, historical events and historical figures as nodes, and narrates the thousands of years of history in Pu'er in a concise and concise form, from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties to modern times, from culture to industry, from nature to landscape, and from legend to reality. There are vivid stories here of God scattering the Garden of Eden on earth, as well as beautiful folk legends; there is the patriotic passion of people of all ethnic groups to fight against foreign aggression, and there is also a strong awareness of protecting the largest oasis on land.

Guyuan is the southern gate of Ningxia. It has been known as the "Ancient Xiaoguan", "Great Wall Fortress" and "Guanzhong Barrier" since ancient times. King Zhaoxiang of Qin built the Great Wall, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty visited Xiaoguan six times, the Xiongnu leader Helian Bobo Gaoping started a business in the Western Jin Dynasty, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty came to Wating to watch the horse herding, the King of Xixia fought against Haoshuichuan, the Battle of Shicheng in the Ming Dynasty, Genghis Khan, the "genius", urged horses and whips in Liupan Mountain, Mang Gela built the "Anxi Palace" in Kaicheng, and the People's Liberation Army fought in the Renshan River... They injected pride and vitality into this land. "History of Guyuan" presents this extraordinary period of history and the unique customs and customs of this land to the readers one by one.

Wuxi has a long history and beautiful scenery, and is known as the "Pearl of Taihu Lake". The book "Wuxi History" uses detailed information, rich content, and plain language to show Wuxi's long historical changes, superior geographical environment, profound cultural heritage, numerous celebrities and scholars, beautiful scenery and scenic spots, as well as the urban spirit of "morality, pragmatism, harmony and progress" embodied by the people of Wuxi in the process of taking the lead in realizing modernization from the aspects of historical evolution, historical details, local culture, natural and cultural landscapes, and modern style.

Putian is located on the southeast coast, with a long history and prosperous humanities. It is known as "a seaside state with a famous literature". It is also the hometown of Mazu, the world-famous "goddess of peace on the sea". In the form of historical narrative, this book concisely introduces the extraordinary journey of Putian, an ancient new city, and the hot land of "Western Hainan". It panoramically displays Putian's profound historical heritage and all aspects of modern and contemporary economic and social development, especially the great achievements made since the reform and opening up.

Huaibei has always been an important place for war. At the same time, it has been active in academic thinking and has profound cultural accumulation since the pre-Qin Dynasty. It is now an important industrial city in Anhui Province and one of the major energy bases in East China. This book uses vivid and vivid language to systematically describe Huaibei City's six aspects: city overview, historical evolution, history, customs and customs, scenic spots and exquisite Huaibei, and presents the long history, culture, customs and customs of this land to readers one by one.

Hangzhou has beautiful scenery, long history and rich culture. It is a famous historical and cultural city and ancient capital in my country. The book "History of Hangzhou" takes historical evolution as a clue, historical events and historical figures as joint points, and succinctly narrates the 8,000-year history of Hangzhou in the form of stories, from ancient times to contemporary times, from culture to products, from characters to landscapes, and from legends to reality. This book is a window for readers to understand the history of Hangzhou, and it is also a cultural snack dedicated by the editor to the readers.

Jiujiang has beautiful scenery, a long history and rich culture. It has always been known as a beautiful and cultural county in the south of the Yangtze River. "History of Jiujiang" concisely describes Jiujiang's geographical geography, historical evolution and contemporary new appearance, and introduces the famous figures, breathtaking scenery, and magnificent and colorful culture and art of Jiujiang in the past and present. As a popular read on Jiujiang's history and culture, this book helps readers to have a concise understanding of its historical context and cultural essence, while also providing valuable historical materials for relevant academic research.

Jinan has a long history and profound culture. It is a national historical and cultural city. "Historical Stories of Jinan" is divided into seven chapters, concise and comprehensive. It comprehensively introduces the history, culture, customs and people of Jinan from an overview of the city situation, organizational history, historical events, celebrity style, local culture, scenic spots, and modern style. It is an encyclopedic book for understanding the history of Jinan.

Taking history as a mirror, we can know the ups and downs. The compilation of the "Journal of the Yinchuan Disabled Persons' Federation" is a useful move that will benefit the present generation and future generations.

The "Yan'an Spirit" originated in Yan'an. This is also a topic with unique practical significance that Yan'an people should carry forward and inherit.

The Confucius Temple, also known as the Confucian Temple, was founded in Qufu in 478 BC as a family temple to worship Confucius. Later, with the formation of the dominance of Confucianism and the continuous improvement of Confucius' status, Confucius temples appeared in the capitals of separatist regimes starting from the Southern and Northern Dynasties.

A tall and long city wall stands on Xi'an's East Street, making the street less like a street. However, after the Qing Dynasty entered the customs and captured Xi'an City, the first thing they did was to build a full city inside Xi'an City. It was a city within a city, occupying about one-third of Xi'an City, and was located in the northeast corner of Xi'an City.

Guilin's landscapes are the best in the world, and Yangshuo is the best in Guilin. Tourists who have been to Guilin know that the essence of both Guilin and Yangshuo's landscapes lies in the Li River Basin. Today, when nature is respected, the scenery of the Lijiang River has become a paradise on earth that tourists yearn for. The author introduces the scenic features and cultural value of the Li River and its two sides in detail, accompanied by dozens of exquisite photos of the Li River scenery. This book has beautiful text and rich pictures. Reading it is like taking an unforgettable cultural tour on the Li River.

Lingqu was built in the 33rd year of Qin Shihuang (214 BC). Together with Dujiangyan and Zhengguo Canal, it is known as the three major water conservancy projects in the Qin Dynasty. It is one of the oldest canals not only in our country but also in the world. This book concisely deconstructs this ingenious project, analyzes its important historical role pertinently, presents the charming natural scenery and historical sites of Lingqu, and introduces the celebrities who left their footprints and their beautiful poems.