History of Luzhou
Luzhou, a well-known historic and cultural city in China, boasting a long history of more than 2000 years. Dating back to 7,000 years ago, this area of present-day Luzhou was inhabited by human beings. Early in the Shang and Zhou period, 11th century BC, Luzhou was an appendage in the State of Ba. Later in 316 BC, Ba prefecture which included most part of Luzhou was established by Emperor Huiwen of the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-208 BC) after his conquering of the State of Ba and Shu. During this period, great improvement in economy and culture was achieved in aspect of the advanced production technique and culture introduced by the immigrants from the middle land.
In Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 23) , Jiangyang county was set up in the area of current Jiangyang district where the Tuojing river and Yangtze river emerged. Then, in order to exploit the southwest region, king Wu of Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220) expanded this county. As a result, Luzhou became a prime bordering county which was the portal of Tuojing river and the barrier of western Sichuan, which brought great prosperity to salt-refinery and agriculture.
Song Dynasty (196-1127) was a splendid time throughout Luzhou’s history since it bloomed into a rich and populous place with fertile and profound land, flourishing agriculture and blooming business. It was known as the natural granary of southern Shu. Furthermore, wine-making industry and salt-refinery were in larger expansion. The method to decoct salt with natural gas was discovered at that time according to ancient literature. In addition, trade and business between the residents and ethnic groups was popular and protective wall as well as forts were constructed by the local government.
In Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), Luzhou remained an important place of wine-making, salt-refinery and tea-making industries. A large number of wooden ships were made to activate shipping industry, promoting the exchange of goods with the outside.
In 1373, Ming Dynasty (1644-1911), waves of immigrants from other parts of China brought rapid growth in economy and culture. Luzhou served as a political, economic, martial and cultural center where Sichuan, Guizhou and Yun'nan met.
December 6, 1949 saw the liberation of Luzhou. Later in 1960, it became a city under the government of Sichuan province, encompassing 5 counties which originally belonged to Yibing city. Given an comprehensive reform under the guidance of reform and opening policy, Luzhou gradually stepped into market economy. Nowadays, it is regarded as the nationally key base of chemical lines, machinery and wine-making industry.

Historic and Cultural Relics
Bao’en Pagoda
Located directly in the downtown of Luzhou, Bao’en pagoda was built in 1148, southern Song Dynasty, and was maintained respectively in 1983 and 1985, Qing Dynasty. Being 33.3 m high, it is an octagon brick and stone structure of seven-layer pavilion style. It has a bronze top and there are 107 steps in its spiral flight. The base is an octagon of 4.1 m each side, 4.5 m high; inside it are 256 figures set in 90 niches. The Bao’en pagoda was listed by the People’s Government of Sichuan Province as a historical and culture relic under provincial protection in April 1991.

Dragon Head Bridge
Constructed in Ming Dynasty, Dragon Head Bridge spans over the Nine Bends Creek and is a precious stone bridge with distinctive style of Ming Dynasty around the country. 5m high, 54 m long and 1.9 m wide, the bridge has 14 piers separating it into 13 organs. The eight piers amongst the mid section was   characterized by carved traditionally auspicious beast, such as huge dragon, lion, elephant and kylin. It   was announced as a key national culture relic in 1996.

Longtou Pass 
Longtou Pass, about 2.5 km long, is located in the southern suburban area of Luzhou, with construction that started in Han Dynasty when Emperor Guangxu was in his reign. Bordering Tuojiang river in the north and Yangtze river in the south, it obtains the name, Longtou Pass, since it looks like a huge dragon passing through these two rivers .It is the only land-path because Luzhou is a city surrounded by rivers in other three sides. Longtou Pass is the very place where Liu Bocheng waged Luzhou Uprising and it was listed as a protected historic and cultural relic of Luzhou in April 1984 and a provincial one in 1996.

National Vintage Square
National Vintage Square located in the bustling commercial center of Luzhou is a typical engineering image representing the strong aroma of Luzhou Vintage. It is a scientifically planned and beautified square with a serene environment and clear arrangement, set off by surroundings – truly a place makes you feel mellow when you are roaming. Here remain 460 cellars of the Ming and Qing dynasties when wine was made by hand, which has created considerable economic efficiency for four centuries and become a wonder in the world’s wine brewing history for its exceptional value in economy, history and culture.

Spring and Autumn Temple  
Being situated in Xuyong county, Spring and Autumn Temple was built in 1906, Qing Dynasty. Originally, it was a temple for Guany (the Lord of Guan) and then rebuilt as an assembly hall of some merchants doing salt business from Shanxi. It is well-known for its distinctive architecture style, including fine sculpt, vivid shape, artistic conception and has been listed as a protected historic and cultural relic of Luzhou

Baizitu  
Baizitu lies by the Tuojiang river, the northwestern corner of Luzhou city. Its got the name Baizitu for the stone inscription of the Qing Dynasty and was the protected historic and cultural relic of Lyzhou.