What is the history and culture of that holy rice city
Some people say that Daocheng Aden is' the last pure land on the blue planet '. It was first discovered by Joseph Locke, an American Explorer, who arrived in Aden in 1928 and published the photos in the National Geographic magazine of the United States, which caused a great sensation. Later, James Hilton, the best-selling British writer, was inspired by Locke's Yunnan Tibet adventure story and wrote a novel the lost horizon, which made Aden famous. About Daocheng, what other unknown history and culture are there?
History
Daocheng, ancient name 'Daoba'. Tibetan means the open place of valley and gully. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, it was the land of bailangqiang. In the Tang Dynasty, it belonged to Tubo. In the Yuan Dynasty, it belonged to the propaganda and consolation Department of Tubo and other roads. In the Ming Dynasty, it belonged to the Department of duogandu. In the Qing Dynasty, it belonged to the Department of Litang. In the 33rd year of Guangxu (1911 A.D.), it was officially approved to set up "Daocheng County", which was subordinate to Kangding Prefecture. "Xikang tujing" records: 'in the 33rd year of Guangxu, because of the trial planting of rice here, it was renamed Daocheng County, and I wish it success'. In the 28th year of the Republic of China (1939 A.D.), Xikang province was founded and renamed "Daocheng County". In December 1950, it belonged to Xikang Tibetan Autonomous Region. In 1955, it belonged to Xikang Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture; in October of the same year, Xikang was revoked and it belongs to Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province.
Environmental Science
There are three rivers in Daocheng County -- Daocheng River, Chitu River and Dongyi river. Its tributaries include Julong River, Russia River, etc., which all flow into Shuiluo river of Muli County and flow into Jinsha River, belonging to Jinsha River water system. Daocheng river originates from the south foot of Haizi mountain, with developed fork and wide terrace, with flow length of 104 km; Chitu river originates from the north foot of pova mountain, with flow length of 121 km; Dongyi river originates from the south foot of Russian early mountain, with flow length of 111 km.
Nation
Now there are Yi, Tibetan, Qiang, Miao, Hui, Mongolian, Tujia, Lisu, Manchu, Yao, Dong, Naxi, Buyi, Bai, Zhuang, Dai and other nationalities.
Culture
In the middle of Daocheng and Yading scenic spots are open river valleys and grasslands with lush herbage and fragrant flowers. Its south is a continuous, varied peak, deep valley, with turbulent waterfalls all over it. Especially famous is Nianqing Gongga Nisong Gongbu snow peak and its mysterious legend.
Nianqing Gongga Nisong Gongbu (Yading Nature Reserve) covers an area of more than one thousand square kilometers. The main part is three snow peaks which are completely separated, but not far away, arranged in the shape of 'goods'. The north peak is 6032 meters, the south peak is 5958 meters, and the East peak is 5958 meters. The three snow peaks are white and precipitous, like sharp swords soaring into the sky. Xiannairi is like a giant Buddha, holding the lotus seat proudly; Yangmai is brave like a young girl, quiet and dignified, pure and pure; sanodeoji is young, vigorous and resolute, and energetic. Around the snow peak, there are more than 30 horned peaks, large and small, with various shapes and spectacular features. There are blue lakes and meadows in front of the mountain. Under the snow line, the glacier is directly inserted into the green virgin forest. Snow mountain, cliff, precipice, Haizi, glacier, grassland, forest and stream create a quiet and peaceful world for us.
These three snowy mountains are famous for their three parents. It ranks 11th among the 24 holy places of Buddhism in the world. "It belongs to the holy place where all living beings worship the gods and accumulate virtue.". According to historical records, in the eighth century A.D., lianhuasheng opened up the light for Gongga RI pine cloth, and named three snow peaks after Avalokitesvara, Manjusri and Vajrayana hand, respectively. The immortal is the Avalokitesvara, Yangmai is the Manjusri, and xianuoduji is the Vajrayana hand Bodhisattva. Gongga Nisong Gongbu is famous in the Tibetan area.