Many city names in China are full of poetic and artistic conception, and contain profound traditional classical culture. In addition to these beautiful city place names in Shandong, there are also many poetic names, such as: Xianju (county), Fengxiang, and Hoh Xil.
1. Xianju
Xianju is located in the southeast. It is a thousand-year-old city in Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, with a long history and numerous talents. Immortal Residence, as the name suggests, is where immortals live. Immortals all come here. There is no doubt that it must be beautiful. The name originated from the Song Dynasty. During the Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty renamed it "Xianju" because of the "famous mountain in the cave, which shields Zhou Wei and houses many immortals", which means "a place where immortals live". Xianju has picturesque scenery and many places of interest, such as Tongjiang Academy, Xiangshi Mountain, and Botan Ancient Town, which are all unforgettable.
2. Fengxiang
Fengxiang is located in the Guanzhong Plain and is a municipal district of Baoji City, Shaanxi Province. It is a famous historical and cultural city. Fengxiang is named after the phoenix. Legend has it that during the Zhou Dynasty, in the Fengxiang and Qishan areas of Shaanxi Province, phoenixes gathered in Qishan and flew over Yongshan. Later, Emperor Suzong of the Tang Dynasty designated this place to commemorate the place where the phoenixes rested. The name was changed to Fengxiang, which is still used today. Fengxiang, the place where the phoenix flies, has a beautiful meaning and symbolizes auspiciousness. This poetic place name cannot help but make people have a good impression of this place.
3. Hoh Xil
Hoh Xil is located in the west of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province and is a national key nature reserve. Hoh Xil has a vast territory, unique terrain, and many precious animal and plant resources. It is the best habitat for Tibetan antelopes, wild yaks, and brown bears. Hoh Xil means "mysterious girl" or "beautiful girl" in ethnic minority languages, which really gives people a clean and beautiful reverie. Every time I see the poetic name of Hoh Xil, it always gives people a mysterious and ethereal feeling, triggering infinite imagination.
Many times, before we enter a place, we are already attracted by its name. This is the charm of place names. What other poetic place names do you know?