History and Culture of Weinan, Shaanxi Province

Weinan is one of the birthplaces of the Chinese nation. The Chinese nation, also known as "Huaxia", originated in Weinan: "Hua" means Huashan, and "Xia" means xia yang, especially the long and narrow strip across this area. The civilization produced here is "Chinese civilization", so Weinan is also called "the root of China". Because of its outstanding performance, it was extended to the code of the Chinese nation in later generations. About 800,000 years ago, "Lantian Ape Man" once thrived in this city. "Dali Man" skull fossils are primitive human fossils about 200,000 years ago; "Yumenkou Cave Accumulation" is a Paleolithic site; Shayuan culture and Longshan cultural sites also have far-reaching influence.

Many operas, such as Shaanxi Opera, Old Opera, Tongzhou Bangzi, Wan Wan Opera, Confused Opera and Agong Opera, have a deep accumulation, which is the birthplace of northern China Bangzi. Folk arts such as stone carving, wood carving, noodles flower and shadow play are original. It has 84 provincial intangible cultural heritages such as Huayin Laoqiang and other national intangible cultural heritages 12, and Tongguan Wansheng Garden pickles making skills, ranking among the best in Shaanxi and even the whole country.

Shayuan Culture, Longshan Culture, Xiyue Temple, Taishi Temple, Cangjie Temple, etc. , such as a unique classic, records the long history of Chinese civilization; Dozens of tombs of Tang emperors, such as Pucheng Bridge Mausoleum and distant constellations, all shine with magical light. The ancient rhyme of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the glorious empire, and the fascinating historical and cultural customs of the Tang Dynasty.

The opening work of The Book of Songs, Guan Ju-dove, was born here. It is also the ancestral home of Zheng and Yang.