Ancient Longzhong: The Birthplace of Longzhong Plan

Ancient Longzhong, the birthplace of Longzhong Plan, is acclaimed as cradle of sagas by people. It is a historically true place where Zhuge Liang led a hermit life before he finally met and revealed his grand strategy to Liu Bei, a determined visitor whom Zhuge refused to meet during his two previous visits. Many relics are still well kept in the tourist attraction, from which, tourists can catch a glimpse into how Zhuge Liang spent his reclusive life and entertained his friends here more than 1,800 years ago. Longzhong Ten Scenic Spots, namely Thatched Cottage Pavilion, Self-plowing Field, Three Visit Hall, Small Rainbow Bridge, Hexagonal Well, Zhuge Liang Memorial Hall, Crescent Brook, Dragon Cave, Liangfu Rock, Kneel-holding Pavilion have come into being as early as in Ming Dynasty (1368—1644). After the founding of new China, new scenic spots like Longzhong Study Hall, Kongming Thatched Cottage, Howling Mountain Villa, Bronze Drum Stand, Star Observatory, Chessboard Stone, Stringed Musical Instrument Table have been added to the tourist attraction list.