Strike the water in the middle of the stream describes the Xiangjiang River.
The Xiang River, also known as the Yanmen River, has its upper source from the Luotang River in Xunwu County. It belongs to the Poyang Lake water system in the Yangtze River Basin and is a tributary of the Gongjiang section of the upper reaches of the Gan River. According to legend, Han Xiangzi, one of the Eight Immortals of the Tang Dynasty, traveled to Yangjiao Hanxian Rock to become an immortal. Later generations called this place Xiangxiang and the water Xiangshui. He is an outstanding person, a treasure of nature, and very nurturing.
It originates from the Tianhu Lake in Luoshan Township, Xunwu County, at the southern foot of Bijia Mountain in the Wuyi Mountains, at the junction of Jiangxi and Fujian. It flows through Xunwu County and Huichang County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, and flows into the Gongjiang River in the northeast of Huichang County. The watershed is mainly in Huichang County, with many tributaries and abundant water. The upper reaches are rich in water resources and have many hydropower facilities. The middle and lower reaches were once the main waterways of Huichang County. There were many towns and cities along the coast, and the economy was relatively developed in history.
Xiangjiang Culture:
As a unique regional culture, it refers to the unique culture of Dongting Lake and the Xiangjiang River Basin. The sun breaks through the clouds and waves, and the moon touches the stars. It has been established since the Tang Dynasty "Huxiang" has become an important concept in Hunan's human geography. Zhu Xi used a lot of terms such as "Huxiang Studies" in his "Collected Works" and "Legends of Language". Since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, scholars at home and abroad have called Hunan’s unique regional culture Huxiang culture, which is a precious cultural heritage passed down through history.
Chu Jing is a land of outstanding people and has a long history. Huxiang culture is extensive and profound and is a treasure of China. The ancient legend of Shen Nong and Emperor Yan created Chinese civilization and shines brightly in the annals of history; by the Miluo River, Qu Zi meditated, composed "Nine Chapters" and composed "Li Sao", leaving the sacred place of Chu poetry and literary circles, inspiring future generations with loyalty and patriotism; the "Paper God" of the Eastern Han Dynasty Cai Lun, who made great achievements in papermaking, benefited later generations; Ouyang Xun and Huaisu of the Tang Dynasty, developed unique calligraphy methods and achieved the pinnacle of regular script and cursive script.