Jingzhou’s Carved Fruit: From Ancient Delicacy to Modern Wearable Art
Discover how Jingzhou’s 1,000-year-old carved fruit tradition evolves into edible and wearable art, blending heritage with contemporary creativity in Hunan Province.
Jingzhou
Chapter 57: At Chaisang Ford the Crouching Dragon Mourns the Dead; In Leiyang County the Phoenix Chick Sets Affairs Straight
Zhou Yu dies at Baqiu Ford in fury and sorrow; Sun Quan appoints Lu Su. Zhuge Liang travels under pretext of mourning, offers heartfelt eulogy by the bier.
Chapter 55: Liu Bei’s Clever Provocation of Lady Sun; Zhuge Liang Twice Humiliates Zhou Gongjin
Under New Year’s guise, Liu Bei and Lady Sun slip away. She defies Wu pursuers at her carriage, and Zhuge Liang’s river fleet secures their escape.
Chapter 54: Lady Wu at the Buddhist Temple Sees the Groom; Lord Liu’s Bridal Chamber Continues the Match
Zhuge Liang won Liu Bei’s vow to return Jingzhou after conquering Yi Province. Sun Quan’s marriage proposal and their stone-splitting oath sealed a fragile pact.
Chapter 52: Zhuge Liang’s Clever Refusal of Lu Su; Zhao Yun’s Stratagem at Guiyang
Zhou Yu was enraged by Zhuge Liang’s territorial gains but was counseled to prioritize the threat from Cao Cao. Lu Su negotiated with Liu Bei about territories, resulting in a temporary agreement while strategizing for future incursions. Liu Bei’s forces began taking control of various commanderies with Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei leading successful conquests.
Chapter 40: Lady Cai Proposes Surrendering Jingzhou, and Zhuge Liang Burns Xinye
Lady Cai installs Liu Cong and surrenders Jingzhou to Cao Cao, prompting Zhuge Liang to burn Xinye and marshal the retreat to Fan.
Chapter 39: The Young Lord of Jing Province Seeks Counsel Three Times, and the Strategist First Deploys at Boyang Slope
At Boyang Slope, Zhuge Liang lures Xiahou Dun’s army into a fiery ambush among burning reeds, routing the Wei forces and securing Liu Bei’s first major victory.
Chapter 31: Cao Cao’s Defeat of Yuan Shao at Cangting; Liu Bei Seeks Refuge in Jingzhou under Liu Biao
After executing the loyal adviser Tian Feng, Yuan Shao’s forces collapse at Cangting under Cao Cao’s ambush. Liu Bei escapes north and takes refuge in Jingzhou with Liu Biao before Cao Cao returns to Xuchang.
Moonlit Stroll Through Jingzhou’s 2,600-Year-Old Ancient City
Experience the magic of Jingzhou’s ancient city under the moonlight, exploring 2,600 years of history and the legendary tales of the Three Kingdoms era.
Exploring the Living Legacy of Ancient Chu Culture in Jingzhou
Jingzhou, ancient capital of the State of Chu, keeps the rich legacy of one of China’s most influential periods alive, showcasing the enduring impact of Chu culture on modern China.