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The original Fuliang County was established in the 11th year of Yuan he’s Reign of Tang Dynasty(817A.D) and thus has a history of over 1180 years.It has been developed as a tourist zone characterized by the places of historic interest and scenic beauty with a rich cultural heritage.
The government office of Fuliang county, the only well-preserved of the sort of Qing Dynasty in the area south of the Yangtze River known as “the First county government office south of the Yangtze”, still retains its original appearance: the First Gate, the ceremonial Gate, the courtyard, the Principal Hall, the secondary Hall and the later most Hall. The whole structure is a well-organized multi-purpose complex, joined together by corridors and passages. As an excellent combination of solemnity, life and elegance, it fills people with the mixed feeling of reverence and relaxation. The architecture is fabulous in terms of art, while in the meantime, are inspiring as it is characteristic of the feudal government office. Inside the government office is an exhibition of ancient official robes, implements of punishment, the 18 kinds of weapons, official sedan chairs, clamping sticks and all sorts of inscribed scrolls and boards. The Monarchy long abolished, though the county government office remains still. Visiting the office, you can get some idea of the circumstances of the ancient county government office in terms of its history, politics and culture, and you can also have much fun by posing as a magistrate for a while. As people saying, 'A county government office, half a historical account of Qing Dynasy'. Walking around inside, observing everything in sight, one feels happy as if traveling beyond the boundaries of time and space, which pleases both heart and soul.
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