Pucheng Xianxia Ancient Road: A Millennium of Trade and War on the Fujian-Zhejiang Frontier
Pucheng Xianxia Ancient Road: A Millennium of Trade and War on the Description: Since the rebel leader Huang Chao “cut a path through the mountains for 700 miles” in the 5th year of Qianfu (878 AD), the Xianxia Ancient Road has been the sole terrestrial throat connecting Fujian and Zhejiang. This article utilizes the “Pucheng County Chronicles” and other primary sources to reconstruct the pivotal role of this road in military defense, inter-provincial trade (such as tea and tobacco), and cultural exchange. Focusing on Fengling Pass—the “First Pass into Fujian”—and its surviving stone inscriptions, this guide provides a Pucheng Xianxia Ancient Road travel guide, deep insights into the Huang Chao incursion map, and the historical significance of the Fujian-Zhejiang gateway. ...