A question for you. Did you know that Guilin was once the capital of Guangxi? We are standing at \u5341\u5b57\u8857 today. It has seen Guilin become an important hub.
\u5341\u5b57\u8857 has silently witnessed Guilin’s transformation. The city has evolved from ancient settlements to a modern city. Its roots stretch back to the Qin Dynasty.
Guilin Shire was established in 214 BC. This was when the name Guilin first appeared. The digging of the Lingqu Canal was very important. It transformed Guilin. It became a gateway between Central Plains and Lingnan Region.
The Lingqu Canal is one of China’s three engineering marvels. It links the Yangtze and Pearl River systems. Shi Lu designed this canal.
Guilin became an important strategic spot. This happened during the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Guilin took on real importance during the Tang Dynasty. This was when it became a center of government. Grand General Li Jing constructed city walls here in 621.
Guilin was the capital of Guangnan xilu during the Song Dynasty. Guangnan xilu administered today’s Guangxi and Hainan Provinces. Many ancient rock inscriptions are from this time.
A nephew of the Emperor was sent to administer Guilin in the Ming Dynasty. He took the title “Prince of Jingjiang”. He built his Jingjiang Palace. It was built at the foot of Solitary Beauty Peak.
Guilin was the capital of Guangxi in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. More people moved here. They started homes by the Li River.
Guilin played a key role during World War II. The Yangtang Airfield became important for Sino-US cooperation. It helped fight against Japanese imperialism.
The Flying Tigers were stationed in Guilin. They helped defend China. They were led by US General Claire Lee Chennault.
Guilin declared liberation in 1949. It happened after the Chinese Civil War.
Guilin continues to attract visitors. Former US President Richard Nixon visited in 1973. He called Guilin “a bright pearl in China”.
\u5341\u5b57\u8857 embodies Guilin’s mix of history and progress. It is a place where you can reflect on the past. It is also a place to appreciate Guilin’s journey through time. Its ancient roots have shaped its present beauty.