in the history of Zhao county, it ruled the county for several times, so it was called Zhaozhou in ancient times. Its historical evolution can be traced back to Shang Dynasty at the earliest. According to archaeological findings, Zhao County in Shang Dynasty was the land of Fang. In the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it was called Jipu, and in the Western Han Dynasty it was named Jipu Houguo. In the Sixteen Kingdoms Period of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Yinzhou was established in Zhao County in 529 AD, and changed to Zhaozhou in 551 AD (Tianbao Year of the Northern Qi Dynasty) because the name of Prince Yin was taboo. In the first year of Emperor Kai of Sui Dynasty (AD 581), Zhaozhou was changed to Zhaojun. In the Tang Dynasty, it was repeated several times between prefectures and counties, and finally it was restored to state governance. In the third year of Daguan in Song Dynasty (AD 119), Zhaozhou was promoted to Qingyuan Army. In the first year of Xuanhe (AD 1119), it was promoted to Qingyuan House, which was changed to Zhaozhou in 1129 and Wozhou in 1151. In 1234, Zhaozhou was abandoned to Yongan Prefecture, and in 1235, Yongan Prefecture was renamed Zhaozhou. In the early Qing Dynasty, Zhaozhou was promoted to Zhili in 1725. In 2 years, Zhaozhou was changed to Zhaoxian.
Zhaozhou, with a long history and rich cultural relics, has 22 national, provincial and county-level key cultural relics protection units, among which Zhao Zhouqiao, Yongtongqiao, Toloni Classic Building, Daguan Monument and Bailin Temple Tower are historical treasures, especially Zhao Zhouqiao. Zhaozhou Snow Pear is well-known at home and abroad. Whenever the pear blossoms and ripens, it forms a beautiful natural scenery and tourist landscape. With its unique tourism resources and beautiful scenery, Zhaozhou has formed three major tourist areas: ancient bridge, famous temple and Liyuan scenery, and receives 5, Chinese and foreign tourists (times) every year.
Looking at the history of Zhao County, although its name, administrative office and jurisdiction have changed many times from generation to generation, due to its geography, humanities, folk customs, religion and other reasons, it has always maintained its position as a political, economic and cultural center in a large geographical scope, while maintaining its unique folk customs and folk customs. And relatively maintained political stability and economic prosperity, laying a solid foundation for its cultural development.