The deep historical culture of Taierzhuang originated during Han dynasty,developed in Qing dynasty and boomed in Ming and Qing dynasties.The Annals of Yi County written in Qing dynasty records:“Set on both sides of the canal for grain transport,Taierzhuang (Taizhuang) boasts convenient traffic access and prosperous commerce.Residents here live in plenty.As its prosperity and scale are superior to ordinary towns,emperor Qianlong of Qing dynasty conferred the title of the Finest Town in the World on it.” These records indicate Taierzhuang’s booming commerce in the history.In the spring of 1938,Taierzhuang Battle turned this ancient town into ruins.In order to carry forward thousands of years of canal culture,promote the spirit of national unity and prosper cultural tourism,Party committee and municipal government of Zaozhuang made a decision to restore the ancient town of Taierzhuang in 2008.
