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Ancient City of the State of Chen

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Located in Huaiyang County. The State of Chen was one of the Twelve Feudal States during the Spring and Autumn Period. Amid frequent warfare and annexations among the states, the State of Chen also built a city for self-defense. Today’s Huaiyang County town is the site of the ancient capital of the State of Chen, which was later also the capital of the State of Chu. The remaining city walls are over 20 meters wide and more than 5 meters high above ground level, with clearly visible rammed layers. The ancient city is square-shaped, with a perimeter of over nine li. To the west of the road outside the southern gate…

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The Ancient City of the State of Chen is a cultural tourism attraction.

Located in Huaiyang County. The State of Chen was one of the Twelve Feudal States during the Spring and Autumn Period. Amid frequent warfare and annexations among the states, the State of Chen also built a city for self-defense. Today’s Huaiyang County town is the site of the ancient capital of the State of Chen, which was later also the capital of the State of Chu. The remaining city walls are over 20 meters wide and more than 5 meters high above ground level, with clearly visible rammed layers. The ancient city is square-shaped, with a perimeter of over nine li. To the west of the road outside the southern gate stands the Xian’ge Terrace, said to be the place where Confucius was besieged in the State of Chen.