The first thing that reminds people of the history and culture of Xiaguan District is probably the Ming City Wall. The 33-kilometer-long Ming Dynasty City Wall currently has 22 kilometers of remaining city wall sections. Regardless of the preserved length or the total length of 33 kilometers, it is currently the longest city wall belt in the world, with immeasurable cultural and academic value.
After the completion of the protection work of the city walls such as Taicheng, Crescent Lake, Zhonghua Gate, Yuejiang Tower, Xiaotaoyuan, and East-West Gantry Alley, the comprehensive improvement of the environment outside the Ming city wall was basically completed. Among the remaining sections of the city wall, Between the rooms, the city wall and the city river, the beautiful scenery and the city wall with its unique sense of history complement each other. Together with the heritage park scenery belt, a green ring of nearly 30 kilometers is formed outside the city wall.
The protection of the Ming city wall is just a microcosm. Tianfei Palace, Jinghai Temple, Yuejiang Tower... these historical and outstanding cultural treasures have been inherited and carried forward under the careful care of Xiaguan people. Xiaguan District is adhering to rich cultural resources and is making strides towards becoming a "cultural district".
For example, the Yuejiang Tower Scenic Area, close to the Yangtze River, contains more than 30 historical sites such as the Yuejiang Tower, the ancient fort, Sun Yat-sen's river reading place, and Jinghai Temple. It integrates cultural landscapes and natural landscapes and is a national 4A level tourist scenic spot.
Another example is Lion Rock, formerly known as Lulong Mountain. It is 78 meters high and 2 kilometers in circumference. It is known as the "Majestic Lion Mountain" and is one of the 48 scenic spots in Jinling. Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang once defeated Chen Youliang's 400,000 troops at Lulong Mountain with 80,000 troops, laying the foundation for the Ming Dynasty to establish Nanjing as its capital. After Zhu Yuanzhang became emperor, he renamed Lulong Mountain Lion Mountain, ordered the construction of Yuejiang Tower on the top of the mountain, and personally wrote "The Story of Yuejiang Tower". Yuejiang Tower was renovated and opened to the public in 2001. It is 52 meters high and has 7 floors. It has a distinctive Ming Dynasty style and a classical royal style. It is one of the four famous buildings in Jiangnan. Climb up to the Yuejiang Tower and look out into the distance. You will have an unobstructed view of the vast river, which is refreshing and refreshing. Looking away from the river, you can have a panoramic view of Jinling.
Such historical treasures are not rare in Xiaguan District. The wise people of Xiaguan realized that and made full use of this advantage. While vigorously building the Riverside New City, they inherited and carried forward the excellent cultural traditions.
Rich historical resources make today’s Xiaguan exude full historical charm. Overall, Xiaguan District has six major cultural resource advantages. First, the advantages of historical and cultural resources. Currently, there are 1 national-level cultural protection unit, 11 provincial-level cultural protection units, 1 municipal-level cultural protection unit, and 6 district-level cultural protection units in Xiaguan. Xiaguan is the starting point and destination of Zheng He's voyage. A number of historical and cultural relics such as the Ming City Wall, Jinghai Temple, Tianfei Palace, Jiangnan Naval Academy, Crossing the River Victory Memorial Hall, and Nanjing West Railway Station are Nanjing's "Ancient Capital of Six Dynasties" The epitome of the vicissitudes of life.
Second, the advantages of cultural tourism resources. Xiaguan has 9.8 kilometers of Yangtze River coastline, 4 kilometers of Ming Dynasty City Wall, Outer Qinhuai River Scenic Belt, Muyan Scenic Belt, Jinghai Temple, Tianfei Palace Historical Scenic Area, Yuejiang Tower, Hydrangea Park, Xiao Taoyuan, etc. Cultural tourism resources. With the implementation of the development strategy along the river and the arrival of major urban development opportunities such as the relocation of Xiaguan Power Plant and Nanjing West Railway Station, a number of new cultural tourism resources will be further formed.
Third, cultural industry resource advantages. The cultural market in Xiaguan District is becoming increasingly prosperous, and entertainment consumption is growing rapidly. There are now more than 400 cultural market operating enterprises in Xiaguan District, with more than 3,000 employees.
Fourth, the advantages of distinctive cultural resources. Relying on its profound cultural heritage, Xiaguan District has initially formed a unique cultural brand with certain influence, popularity and reputation. A number of cultural business cards with strong regional characteristics, such as Mazu culture and Zheng He's navigation culture, have been formed.
Fifth, the advantages of mass cultural resources. There are nearly 20 citizen squares in Xiaguan District, with rich and colorful mass cultural activities, and the backbone of the mass cultural team continues to grow. Festival activities represented by Mazu Culture and Art Festival, Yuejiang Tower Culture and Art Festival, Community Culture and Art Festival, etc. have provided a rich spiritual feast for the local people.
Sixth, humanistic resource advantages. In the process of reform and opening up, advanced figures from all walks of life, represented by Yuan Jinliang, who are full of the spirit of the times and embody the cultural connotation of Xiaguan, have emerged in Xiaguan District. These precious spiritual wealth have built the core advantages of Xiaguan District’s human resources. .