Baoying Historical and Cultural Site - Babao Pavilion In the 30th year of Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1551), the county magistrate Yue Dong ascended to dredge the Debao River and erected a monument and pavilion by the river to commemorate the event of Zhenru Debao. It was repaired twice during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. During the Republic of China, Babao Pavilion was used as a reading room. In the 1950s, it was occupied as a private residence. In 1983, it was rebuilt in the Zongchu Garden after the original model. The pavilion is square in shape, with a glazed tile roof and pointed corners. It is 5 meters high, 12 meters in circumference, and covers an area of ??100 square meters. It was inscribed by the famous contemporary calligrapher Zhao Puchu. In the original pavilion, the remaining stele from the 30th year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty and the inscriptions on the pavilion's construction during the Daoguang and Republic of China years were also moved to the side of the pavilion, and a new stele was erected to record the reconstruction of the Babao Pavilion. Just like Tiger Hill is to Suzhou and Wuting Bridge is to Yangzhou, Babao Pavilion is a symbol of Baoying. When you come to Baoying, it would be a shame not to go to the Babao Pavilion. Babao Pavilion is located in Zongchao Garden in the center of the city. Into the plain brick. From the garden gate with high tiles, to the stone road lined with weeping willows, and to the small bridge with the trickling stream, the Babao Pavilion with its overhanging eaves and corners, which is about to take flight, jumps into your eyes. From a distance, the large gold characters "Babao Pavilion" written by Mr. Zhao Puchu are eye-catching. Climbing up the steps and standing in the pavilion, you can enjoy the wind blowing from all directions, hear the chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers, and watch the rising sun in the distance. It feels like you are in a fairyland. As the sun sets in the west and the sky is full of sunset, the beautiful shadow of the Babao Pavilion surrounded by green willows is reflected in the water. It is integrated up and down and swaying endlessly. It is quite the artistic conception of "an ancient temple is hidden in a deep pool, and the clear water turns into green weavers". It is worth mentioning that Babao Pavilion also left footprints of Premier Zhou’s childhood. When he was a child, Premier Zhou came to visit relatives in Baobao with his adoptive mother Chen, and read books and newspapers in Babao Pavilion. After liberation, he specifically asked about the situation of Babao Pavilion when he met with Ambassador Fan Chengzuo (a native of Baoying). Historically, Babao Pavilion was a shining pearl on the ancient canal road. Su'e's "Du Yang Zabian" of the Tang Dynasty said: "It is like living in a treasure-hunting house. The river is high and open, and the crops are nourishing." Song poet Mei Yaochen's "Baoying Daozhong" is a scene of a good harvest; It's really sharp. The woman who drives the boat in the waves will never be disappointed." Liu Jialin, a native of Qingyi, described it in a fresh and natural way: "The wild ducks are flying in the sky in the autumn water, and water chestnuts are sold in the sunset gate lane." It's a landscape of a land of plenty. Zongchao Garden Zongchao Garden was originally the private garden of Qiao Lai, a Jinshi of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, and is famous for its lotus scenery. Before the Ming Dynasty, this place was a pond, connected to the Songjing River in the south and Songgang in the north. In the middle of the Ming Dynasty, the Hu family of Baoying's famous family built a Huachuan Villa here, but it was abandoned at the end of the Ming Dynasty. In the 27th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1688), Qiao Lai built Zongchao Garden on this old site. This garden is made up of mountains and trees, which are large in size and full of wild charm. There are many pavilions, pavilions and scenic spots. It has attracted many scholars and celebrities to write poems and rhymes, and greatly appreciated this quiet and elegant waterscape garden. A hundred years later, when the Qiao family fell into decline, Zongchao Garden was rebuilt into Huachuan Academy, which became the highest institution of learning in Baoying at that time. During the Anti-Japanese War, it was destroyed by fire. After liberation, the garden and Baoying County Middle School were rebuilt on the original site. It was named People's Park in 1958. In 1982, in order to preserve the traditional characteristics, the Baoying County People's Government restored its original name, still called "Zongchao Garden", and expanded and renovated it. Currently, it is located in the center of the city, at the intersection of Ye Ting Road and Anyi Road, covering an area of ??68 acres. ·Attachment: "Zongbo Garden" Zhou Enlai's Youth Reading Place Zhou Enlai's Youth Reading Place No. 3, Chengshui Lane, Baoying County is the residence of Zhou Enlai's grandfather, Chen Yuan. In 1907, the young Zhou Enlai came here to study with his stepmother. He stayed with his 16-year-old cousin and patriotic young man Chen Shizhou day and night. He was influenced by progressive ideas and left a very deep and beautiful impression. The Zhou Enlai Juvenile Reading Center opened on March 5, 1998. It covers an area of ??more than 700 square meters, has 18 brick and wood structure houses, and has more than 50 historical relics. The Zhou Enlai Youth Reading Center has become a base for patriotic education in Yangzhou City. Jiuli Qiandun Han Tomb Group starts from Zhaojia Village, Sheyanghu Town, and extends to the vicinity of Tianpingzhuang in Tianping Township. It is about 4.5 kilometers long from east to west. Within this range, there are thousands of tombs, like hanging bowls covering cauldrons. History books say that the tombs of Xiang Bo and Chen Lin, the seventh son of Jian'an, are here. Hundreds of precious cultural relics including the "Han Bronze Tiger", "Thousand-jin Stirrup", and "Pisces Bronze Washer" since the Han Dynasty have been unearthed here.

During the Qing Dynasty, a stone portrait of Confucius and Laozi was discovered here. Later, due to Japanese occupation, the whereabouts of the stone were unknown. Mr. Lu Xun once collected its rubbings, which are now in the collection of Nanjing Museum. The "Nine Miles and Thousand Duns" Han Dynasty Tombs Group Site has been designated as a provincial cultural relic protection unit. People call it "a record of history and a symbol of civilization." Lotus Garden Lotus Garden is located on the west side of Shuisi Township New District, with a total area of ??nearly 20,000 acres, including 15,000 acres of lotus root planting area. There are crisscrossing rivers and canals in the park, and the water network is densely covered. The main lotus root varieties are local "Meirenhong", "Dazihong", "Yanlaizheng", "Shuixuan No. 1" and "Yelian". In recent years, "Wuzhi No. 2", "Elian" and "Yelian" have been introduced. "Honghu Lotus", "Taihu Lotus", "Space Lotus", etc. are the base for the introduction of new lotus root varieties and the cultivation of improved varieties in Jiangsu Province. The East Lake and West Lake in the park are rich in fish, shrimp, crabs, turtles, soft-shell turtles and other aquatic products. They are full of reeds and cattails, forming a relatively unique eco-tourism landscape, known as "Shajiabang in Central Jiangsu". Scenery of Baoying Lake Starting from the county seat, passing through the Second Bridge of Baoying Canal, driving west along the wide and flat Yan (Cheng) Jin (Lake) Highway for a short distance, you will arrive at Baoying Lake. Baoying Lake is a shallow, closed lake. According to the "Longqing County Chronicle" of the Ming Dynasty: "Qingshui Lake is in the south of the county, twelve miles long from east to west, eighteen miles wide from north to south, and connected to Siguang Lake in the southwest; Siguang Lake is fifteen miles southwest of the county, thirty miles long from east to west, north to south It is ten miles wide, with Jin Lake in the south and Sahuo Lake in the west; Sahuo Lake is 40 miles southwest of the county, Hengyang River in the west, and Siguang Lake in the northeast; Jin Lake is 60 miles south of the county, connected to the Grand Canal in the east, and Sihuo Lake in the northwest. Guanghu. Qingshui, Siguang, Sahuo, and Jinhu merged into one, known as Baoying Lake. "With geographical changes and zoning adjustments, Baoying Hu is now connected to Gaoyou Lake in the south, Jinhu County in the west, and Baima Lake in the north. , with a total area of ??about 140 square kilometers, is under the jurisdiction of Baoying and Jinhu counties. Baoying Lake has good water quality and superior ecology. It is rich in a variety of wild animals, plants and aquatic products such as wild ducks and chrysanthemums. Among them, there are 147 species of birds. Rare birds such as red-crowned cranes and white swans often inhabit here. "Lake fish cooked in lake water" tastes delicious and pure. In particular, the Baoying Lake hairy crabs have green shells, white bellies, golden claws, yellow hairs, creamy fat, yellow fat, large size and delicious taste. They have obtained pollution-free brands and are comparable to the Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs. They are exported to Guangdong, Hong Kong and other places. Registered as a national trademark. In the golden autumn, enjoying the scenery of Baoying Lake and tasting the fish and crabs of Baoying Lake is really one of the joys of life. Bailu Island Ecological Tourism Zone Baoying Bailu Island Ecological Tourism Zone is invested and constructed by Shanghai Zhengrun Investment Co., Ltd. The park is located in Baoying County, Yangzhou City, which has many reputations as the hometown of lotus root in China, one of the first ecological demonstration zones in the country, and an advanced county in plain greening in the country. Yangzhou Bailu Island Ecological Tourism Zone has been awarded the title of National Agricultural Tourism Demonstration Site and Baoying Lake Provincial Wetland Park. It is currently applying for a national AAA tourist attraction and a national wetland park.