Where was the ancient Hanzhong?

Ancient Hanzhong is located in the southwest of Shaanxi Province.

Hanzhong lies between Qinling Mountains and Bashan Mountains in the south of Shaanxi Province, bordering Qinling Mountains in the north and Hanjiang River in the south, belonging to the upper reaches of Hanjiang River. It borders Chenggu County in the east, Hanjiang River and Nanzheng County in the south, Mianxian County in the west and Liuba in the north.

Hanzhong area is located in the southwest of Shaanxi Province, with the name of historical administrative division, which existed from 1968 to 1996, and is located in the southwest of Shaanxi Province. 1968 was renamed from Hanzhong area to Hanzhong area. 1On June 6th, 996, the State Council approved the revocation of Hanzhong area and the establishment of prefecture-level Hanzhong city. In addition, Hanzhong area is also used to refer to the area where Hanzhong City is located.

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The origin of Hanzhong's name is because it lives in the middle reaches of the Han River. Hence the name Hanzhong. Hanzhong is rich in natural resources. Like the Sichuan Basin, it was self-sufficient in ancient times and was once called the land of abundance.

The geographical location of Hanzhong is very important, and it has always been a battleground for military strategists. In ancient times, Chu got Hanzhong, Qin got Lingchu, Liu Bang got Hanzhong and the world, Zhang Lu got Hanzhong and became independent, Zhuge Liang got Hanzhong and went north to the Central Plains, and Wu Jun got Hanzhong and became a nomad.

During the Qin and Han dynasties, Hanzhong became the main road connecting Guanzhong, southern Shaanxi and Bashu. Liu Bangchu, Emperor Gaozu of Han Dynasty, was the king of Hanzhong under Xiang Yu. Later, he assembled Han Xin, Xiao He, Sean and other famous advisers, defeated Xiang Yu and established the Han Dynasty. During the Three Kingdoms period, Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun and Wei will compete here.

Historical figures in Hanzhong: Famous figures in history, such as Cao Cao, Zhang Lu, Li Bai, Du Fu and Lu You, all lived here, leaving a well-known poem and a touching chapter.

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