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Yunxiao-Cai Pu Fort

Caipu Fort is located in Caipu Village, Huotian, Yunxiao today. It was built in the third year of Tianqi's reign (1623) in the Ming Dynasty. Zhang Shiliang, a scholar from the village, was appointed as the prefect of Ningbo, Zhejiang Province in the fifth year of Tianqi's reign (1625). Gongjimen". A stone pavilion with the name "Chastity and Virtue's Fragrance" is erected outside to pay tribute to Zhang Shiliang's grandmother Zhu, who was widowed and served as her aunt's son, Jeanne d'Arc. In the fort, there are three blue-gray granite composite relief unicorn screen walls and four houses, which are well preserved and still inhabited by villagers. According to research, Caipu Castle is the only ancient castle in Zhangzhou that preserves a moat. The ancient castle adopts the layout of "buildings and castles in one", with four gates in the east, west, south and north, built with three rammed earths. Surrounding the city wall is a moat, which is surrounded by water from the upper reaches of the Zhang River. It is beautiful and spectacular. Entering from the north gate, the front is the Chenghuang Temple in Cai Po Fort. There is an endless stream of people coming here to pray for blessings and eliminate disasters, and the incense is prosperous. In addition, there are four houses built in the Qing Dynasty and a unicorn stone screen wall with reliefs in the Ming Dynasty. The most amazing thing in Caipu Fort is the two to three-story buildings built along the city wall, which are unique in style and magnificent. In addition, at the other three exits of Caipu Fort, the Tudiya Temple is completely preserved, and incense is constantly burning.
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Posted: Apr 9, 2024
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