The Forgotten Capital of Mountain-Dwellers

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Nestled in Lishui's mountain basin, this 1,800-year-old fortress city was once the stronghold of the She ethnic minority and later a Ming Dynasty military hub. Its cobbled alleys slope like dragon scales, leading to hidden Taoist temples and Qing-era opium den relics.

⚔️ Why History Buffs Love It
✔ Last She Kingdom Legacy:
- "Phoenix Crown" murals in the She Ethnic Museum
- Mountain God rituals still performed at Daning Temple
✔ Military Ingenuity:
- Slanted city walls designed to deflect cannonballs
- Underground granaries that fed armies for months

Post by Winnie21 | Aug 4, 2025