CHANGZHI, China, Oct 27 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — Located in the southeastern part of Shanxi Province, Changzhi City was once called “Shangdang” in history. It covers an area of 13,900 square kilometers and has a permanent population of 3.18 million.
Changzhi is a city of rich culture and quality, with a long history and profound heritage. In ancient times, Shennong the Yan Emperor who is one of the earliest emperors, used to taste the unknown herbs, grow the grains, and teach the people to cultivate here. Many prehistoric myths and legends such as Jingwei Reclaiming the Sea, Nvwa Replenishing the Sky, Houyi Shooting the suns, and Yugong moving the mountain all originated here, and are known as the “Hometown of Chinese Mythology”. Since the establishment of Shangdang County in the Qin Dynasty, Changzhi has a history of more than 2,300 years of city construction and is known as the “Museum of Ancient Culture and Ancient Architecture”.