Why is the ancient city of Guangfu in Handan, Hebei called "Little Jiangnan in the North"?

Because the ancient city is surrounded by Yongnianwa, which covers an area of 46,000 mu, the terrain is two meters lower than that of Fuyang River in the south of the city, where water is often accumulated in the form of wetlands. Every spring and summer, clear water, lotus flowers, reeds, fish and shrimp, and waterfowl form a beautiful picture, which adds a different style and aura to Guangfu ancient city, hence the name "Little Jiangnan in the North".

Yongnian Guangfu City, also known as Yongnian City, Guangfu Ancient City, Ancient City, Guangfu City, Shuicheng, Taiji City and Shuicheng, is located in Yongnian Wali on the Fuyang River, 45 miles northeast of Handan City, Hebei Province, 25 kilometers away from the forest crown of Handan County Government. Because it used to be Guangping yamen in history, it is called Guangfu, and it has been known as the small Jiangnan in the north since ancient times. Now it is a key cultural relics protection unit in Hebei Province.

Guangfu City has a history of more than 2,600 years. At the end of Sui Dynasty, Dou Jiande, the king of Xia Dynasty, and Liu Heita, the king of Hanzhong, all established their capitals here, and later became the seat of counties, prefectures, prefectures and counties. There are magnificent and quaint ancient city walls here; Hongji Bridge is dignified and beautiful, with a unique structure, and is known as the "sister bridge" of Zhao Zhouqiao. Here is a tomb of Mao Sui, which has experienced wind and rain and made people explore.

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The ancient city has a long history and many scenic spots, with more than 30 places of interest inside and outside the city. There are four streets, eight small streets and seventy-two alleys in the city, and there are many scenic spots such as Yang Luchan, Wu Yuxiang, qinghui Academy, Chenghuang Temple and Wenchang Pavilion. Outside the city, there are scenic spots such as Hongji Bridge, Maosui Tomb and Black Dragon Pool. Hongji Bridge is one of the key cultural relics protection units in Hebei Province.

Its shape and size are roughly the same as those of Zhao Zhouqiao. According to legend, it was built by Luban's sister and Luban in a competition, so it can be called sister bridge. Hongji Bridge is not only a traffic artery in Hebei and Shandong provinces, but also an artistic bridge with high appreciation value. The reliefs on 34 fences and sentries are beautifully carved. Mao Zhongfeng (the tomb of Mao Sui, a famous figure in the Warring States Period) is the first of the eight scenic spots in Gan Ping.