Jishou-Qianzhou Ancient Town
 2017-05-19 16:13:14   Zhangjiajie Toptourism Website  

Qianzhou ancient town is located in Jishou City in central China’s Hunan Province. Its history can be traced back 4,200 years ago when the original inhabitants lived here. Since the Qin dynasty (221BC-206BC), it has become an important port connecting the inland areas and Miao ethnic minorities.

Early in 4200 BC, Qianzhou Ancient Town was the capital city of Miao Territory. During the period of Ming and Qing Dynasty, the Monarchy would assign senior generals to guard the Qianzhou. As many years passed by, Qianzhou Ancient Town remains intact with ancient architectural complex, slates, old streets, river etc, making tourists enjoy themselves so much as to forget to leave.