Chuzhou Ancient City Wall

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📍 Location: Jiangbin District, Lishui City, Zhejiang

Spanning 74,721㎡, this 1,400-year-old fortified complex showcases unique Ming Dynasty mountain-city architecture, where history whispers through:

Key Heritage Features
• Star-Aligned Layout: Designed according to ancient astrological theories (origin of "Chu" name)
• Triple-Walled Defense: Survived three Taiping Rebellion sieges (1858-1862)
• Scientific Masonry: Dry-stacked stone techniques adapting to mountainous terrain

Post by Winnie21 | Aug 4, 2025