Top 10 most beautiful ancient towns in China

If traveling to the beach is to relax the body, then visiting the ancient town must be to relax the mind. The unique atmosphere and quiet and agile temperament of the ancient town are definitely a good medicine for soul purification. China has a vast territory, rich resources and a long history. There are many beautiful ancient towns worth visiting. Let’s gather a few friends and set off together!

The ten most beautiful ancient towns in China. Wuzhen

Wuzhen is located at the northern end of Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, 13 kilometers away from Tongxiang City. Together with Zhouzhuang, Tongli, Zhizhi, Xitang and Nanxun, it is known as the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. It is known as the land of fish and rice and the land of silk. Wuzhen is a national 5A-level scenic spot and one of the 20 forecast scenic spots for China’s Golden Week. Zeng and Qingdun have a long history of more than 6,000 years. As a typical Jiangnan water town, Wuzhen has completely retained the style and pattern of the original water town in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. The river forms the street, and the streets and bridges are connected. Houses are built along the river, and the water town is integrated. It organizes water pavilions, bridges, stone alleys and other architectural elements with unique Jiangnan charm. The four old streets in the east, west, south and north of Wuzhen intersect with each other, forming a double chessboard pattern of the ancient town with parallel rivers and streets and adjacent water and land. Wuzhen Dongzha Scenic Area mainly gathers traditional houses and workshops in the old streets. You can choose to visit Dongzha in the morning and experience the ancient residential layout. At noon, you can taste snacks in the traditional snack street. In the afternoon, you can go to Tashi, where there are many shops. Bridges are indispensable in Jiangnan ancient towns. Wuzhen is a real "one hundred steps, one bridge" with more than 30 existing bridges. Among them, there are Tongji Bridge and Renji Bridge in the west of Tashi; there are Yingjia Bridge, Taiping Bridge, Renshou Bridge, Yongan Bridge and Fengyuan Bridge at the middle and east gates; Fuxing Bridge and Fulan Bridge at the south gate; and Tiyun Bridge in the north. Bridge and Li Kee Bridge. Beside the alleys of Wuzhen, many old people are guarding the water and soil here, smoking cigarettes, singing operas, rocking broken boats, and living their lives. You can make an appointment with a few friends, sit around in a awning boat, sip old milk tea, moor on the exquisite clear water, feast on white water fish, Sanzhenzhai sauce chicken, add three white wines, and drive away the past. In addition, Wuzhen also has many local specialties, including black brocade, silk cotton, combs, blue calico, lake pens, etc.

Transportation: Wuzhen is located at the northern end of Tongxiang City (county-level city), Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province. It is the junction of two provinces (Zhejiang and Jiangsu) and three cities (Jiaxing, Huzhou and Suzhou). Wuzhen is a small town with no airport or train station nearby. You need to change trains to reach Wuzhen. Foreign tourists can fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, Pudong Airport or Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport. Or take the train to Tongxiang Station and then transfer to the bus to Wuzhen. It is very convenient to take a long-distance bus to Wuzhen. There are buses in Shanghai and Zhejiang Province, and you can choose transportation according to your actual situation. The road traffic around Wuzhen is relatively developed, and you can also drive there. In Wuzhen, buses and taxis are the main modes of transportation. In addition, most tourists in Wuzhen Scenic Area choose to hike and cruise.

Best season: March to May is the best season. The water town in the south of the Yangtze River has a pleasant climate, with no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. Wuzhen is misty and rainy in spring, and the spring rain and mist envelope the ancient city, making the scenery of the water town even more charming and poetic. Wuzhen in autumn has crisp air and picturesque blue sky, making it suitable for travel. The ancient town is not cold in winter and there are few tourists, so you can appreciate the quiet beauty of the ancient town. You can come here to bask in the sun and enjoy your leisure time.

Recommended play time: 1-3 days

Tickets: East Gate: 100.00 yuan West Gate: 120.00 yuan Combined ticket (including east gate and west gate): 150.00 yuan

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Tangxi Ancient Town is located in Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province, at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. In ancient times, it was called Xietang and Pingchuan, 10 kilometers away from Jiashan City. As one of the first batch of famous historical and cultural towns in China, Tangxi Ancient Town is a national AAAA-level scenic spot and has been included in the list of world historical and cultural heritage protection areas. Xitang has won the favor of tourists with its three major characteristics: "many bridges, many lanes, and many corridors and sheds". Among them, the corridors and sheds built along the river are the most attractive and are a unique building in the water town. More than 1,300 meters of corridors and sheds have been preserved to this day, becoming a leisurely feast for contemporary people to appreciate the ancient past and explore the secrets. In addition, there are many well-preserved Ming and Qing buildings in the scenic area, which are of high artistic quality and ornamental value.

Xitang is located in the water network. The residents here cherish the land like gold. Whether it is a commercial building or a residential building, they pay attention to the area inch by inch during construction. The space between the houses is compressed to the minimum, thus forming a number of long, deep and narrow alleys, forming a number of "sky horizons". Wire". Xitang is a small town for civilians. Everything is so simple. It is not as prosperous as Zhouzhuang, not as wealthy as Nanxun, and does not have a strong commercial atmosphere! But the unique charm of Xitang fascinates overnight travelers!

Transportation: Xitang is located in Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province. There is no airport or train station in the county. Travelers by plane can go to the airports in Hangzhou and Shanghai. By train and bus, you can first go to Jiashan and then transfer to Xitang by bus, which takes about 20 minutes. From Shanghai to Xitang, you need to take a bus at Shanghai South Railway Station or Bus Terminal, which takes about 2 hours. From Hangzhou to Xitang, you need to take a bus at Jiubao Passenger Transport Center, which takes about 2 hours. The interior of Tangxi Ancient Town is mainly for walking, and you can also take a wooden boat tour.

Best season: March-April is the best. Spring is the best time to go to Xitang. In April in the south of the Yangtze River, it was drizzling. It’s very pleasant to walk around Xitang in the rain and enjoy the cherry blossoms. Xitang is hot in summer, but walking on the Misty Rain Corridor can protect you from the sun, and you can also taste the specialty "June Crab" that is only available at this time. Xitang in autumn is a place full of sweet-scented osmanthus, where you can experience the tranquility of autumn. In Xitang, winter also has its own flavor. You can experience the flavor of the Spring Festival in the ancient town with the people from the water town.

Recommended play time: 2-3 days

Ticket: 100.00 yuan (including 11 small attractions in the ancient town)

Opening hours: open all day. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 07:30~17:30, Saturday to Sunday 07:30~18:30.

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The ten most beautiful ancient towns in China. Zhouzhuang

China's first water town is located in the center of Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou, 52 kilometers away from Suzhou. After more than 900 years of vicissitudes, the village still completely retains the architectural style of the original water town. More than 60% of the residential buildings in the town are still Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings. There are nearly 100 classical residences and more than 60 brick gatehouses. The most representative ones are Shenting and Zhangting. Some waterways in Zhou Dynasty can lead directly to the door of the house, and the owner can board the boat without leaving home. There are many ancient bridges in Zhouzhuang, the most famous of which is undoubtedly the Shuangqiao. Zhouzhuang also preserves 14 ancient bridges with different characteristics, creating a wonderful landscape painting of a water town with "small bridges and flowing water, people living in it". Listening to a Kunqu opera and sipping old milk tea here is even more charming. Looking down at Zhouzhuang from a high place, the lake just embraces Zhouzhuang. The lake water is slow. Although it is not as fast as the river or as fickle as the sea, it has its own unique flavor. Occasionally, a boat paddles on the lake. The powerful arms of the paddle, the rhythmic squeaking of the paddle, and the lake water interweave into a love song that blends movement and stillness. Zhouzhuang, composed of white walls, tiled bridges and flowing water, and connected by boats, is the home of the materialized spirit. It always feels peaceful and peaceful. It makes sports

the best season: suitable for all seasons. If you stay in Zhouzhuang at night, you must not miss the dusk and early morning in Zhouzhuang, where there are small bridges and flowing water. At that time, Zhouzhuang presented to people a more original and real beauty. Have a bowl of grandma tea and listen to a Kunqu opera.

Recommended play time: 1-2 days

Tickets: 100.00 yuan Night tour of Zhouzhuang: 80.00 yuan Warm tips: 1. Tickets for Zhouzhuang include Zhang Ting Hall, Shen Ting Hall, Quanfu Temple, Ancient Stage, Yifei Tower, Nanhu Qiuyue Garden, Mi Tower, Shen Wansan’s former residence, Ye Chugan’s former residence, Shen Wansan’s Tomb, Cultural Street, Program Taoist Temple, Minjiang Fishery Museum, Tianfu Museum . 2. For tourists staying in Zhouzhuang, please go to the photo spot next to the ticket office to take photos for free. The validity of the ticket will be extended for 3 days. 3. Night tour tickets are only allowed to enter the park after 16:00 on the day of collection, and only include Zhang Hall and Shen Hall.

Opening hours: 08:00~21:00

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Ten most beautiful ancient towns in China. Pingyao

Pingyao County is located in the center of Shanxi Province, about 85 kilometers away from Taiyuan City.

Together with the second batch of national historical and cultural cities Langzhong in Sichuan, Lijiang in Yunnan, and Shexian in Anhui, it is known as the "four best-preserved ancient cities in China". It is also the only ancient county in China that has successfully applied for a world cultural heritage as an ancient city as a whole. The towering ancient city walls are thick and deep, and the streets, shops, and houses in the ancient city still maintain the traditional layout and style. The rich cultural atmosphere of Shanxi merchants and the simple folk customs of Jinzhong give Pingyao a distant and peaceful temperament. South Street is the central axis of Pingyao Ancient City, starting from the intersection of East and West Streets in the north and ending at the South Gate (Yingxunmen) in the south. Gushi Tower runs through the north and south. There are many ancient and traditional shops on both sides of the street, making it the most prosperous traditional commercial street. During the Qing Dynasty, Nanjie controlled more than 50% of the country's financial institutions and was known as China's "Wall Street." China's first bank number "Rishengchang" is located on Pingyao City West Street and is famous for "connecting the world". After a hundred years of vicissitudes, it has become the leader in China's national banking industry. The three-level hall-style building not only reflects the traditional characteristics of Jinzhong folk houses, but also absorbs the style of Jinzhong shops. Pingyao County Government is located in the center of the ancient city. It was first built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and finalized in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. The earliest preserved building is from the sixth year of Yuan Zhizheng (1346), which has a history of more than 600 years. The entire building complex is orderly, well-proportioned, and has a reasonable structure. It is an organic whole. It can be called the epitome of a palace in terms of architectural layout and functional settings. The residential buildings in Pingyao Ancient City are mainly wooden courtyards with brick walls and tile roofs, with strict layout, symmetry, solemn and orderly layout. Large families build two-, three-, or even larger courtyards, often separated by ornate hanging flower doors. Most of the houses in the courtyard are beautifully decorated. Brick carvings are generally built at the entrance, wooden beams are used under the eaves, and stone pillars, door posts, and stone drums are mostly decorated with stone carvings. In addition to the ancient city wall, the other two Pingyao Three Treasures are Zhenguo Temple and Shuanglin Temple. Zhenguo Temple is located in Donghao Village, 12 kilometers northeast of Pingyao County. There is not a single nail in the entire temple. All structures are made of wood and are a treasure of ancient Chinese architecture. There are more than 2,000 colorful sculptures from the Yuan Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty (13th to 17th centuries AD) preserved in more than 10 halls in Shuanglin Temple, which is known as the "Treasure House of Colored Sculpture Art".

Transportation: There are many ways to get to Pingyao, and it is easy to reach by railway and highway. There is no airport in Pingyao. If you choose to fly, you need to arrive at Taiyuan Airport first and then transfer to a bus or train. There are two railway stations in Pingyao, namely Pingyao Railway Station and Pingyao Ancient City Station (Pingyao East Railway Station). Among them, Pingyao Railway Station is close to the ancient city, which is a total sp

Best season: suitable for all seasons. Autumn is cooler and more pleasant, and the Pingyao International Photography Exhibition will be held at the end of September. Although winter is cold, there are relatively few tourists, and the snow-covered ancient city has a unique charm. During the Spring Festival, there will be lively community bonfires, rich activities, and local characteristics.

Recommended travel time: 1-2 days

Tickets: Free Zhenguo Temple: 30 yuan Shuanglin Temple: 40 yuan Pingyao Ancient City Scenic Spot Coupon Ticket: 150.00 yuan.

Opening hours: Open all day.

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Ten most beautiful ancient towns in China. Wuyuan

Wuyuan, a county under Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, is located in the northeast of Jiangxi Province and north of Shangrao City. It is one of the six counties in ancient Huizhou and one of the birthplaces of Huizhou culture. Wuyuan is known as the "hometown of books" and "the homeland of tea" and is hailed as "the most beautiful countryside in China" by the outside world. One of the most famous buildings is Rape Flower and Huizhou Architecture. Its rural beauty lies in its harmony with nature. The green mountains are green until dusk, and the clear water contains springs at the threshold. Every village is a painting, and every step is beautiful. . The mist in the landscape, ancient dwellings, stone paths, covered bridges, green mountains and green water all show the charm of ink painting. The most famous ones are the rapeseed flowers and Huizhou architecture. The beauty of the village lies in the harmony of nature. From March to April, you can see the bright yellow rapeseed flowers on the terraces. Jiangling Village is the best place to see the rapeseed flowers in Wuyuan. The rapeseed flowers echo with the Huizhou folk houses, painting a beautiful pastoral picture. , Wuyuan tourism has formed three excellent tourist routes in the east, west and north. Tourists can experience Wuyuan’s gentle landscape town scenery and profound Huizhou culture in different scenic spots. Among the three exquisite routes, the main scenic spots on the east route are Jiangwan, Yuling, Likeng, Wangkou, Xiaoqi, Jiangling, Qingyuan. The rapeseed flowers in Jiangling are the most distinctive, while the rapeseed flowers in Jiangwan are famous for their ancient Huizhou architecture and beautiful scenery.

Xiaoqi, a representative village of Huizhou architecture and home to Ming and Qing dynasties, has a tranquil and quaint feeling. In Wuyuan County, a quiet mountain village with a history of 500 years in Shilili, 1,260 meters above sea level, adds precipitation to the east line. It is a concentrated expression of the good ecological environment of Wuyuan on the west line. Yuanyang Lake Scenic Area is the largest wild mandarin duck habitat in the world, with beautiful lakes and mountains. Gongshan Scenic Area is a famous cultural mountain in the south of the Yangtze River that attaches equal importance to culture and ecology. Because Zhu (Wen Gong)'s tomb was buried on the mountainside, it was named Wengong Mountain. The northern line scenic area is mainly composed of original Ming and Qing ancient villages and pastoral natural scenery. Scenic spots such as Xiyan Village, Changtan Photography Site, Rainbow Bridge, Lingyan Cave, and Wolong Valley in Dagan Mountain have been gathering places for literati since ancient times. They can be described as natural treasures and outstanding people.

Transportation: The Hefei to Fuzhou high-speed railway was opened on June 28, 2015, with Wuyuan Station. Nearly 30 high-speed trains stop in Wuyuan every day. As well as Guangzhou-Guangzhou-Hefei, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Jinan, Tianjin and other cities, you can take the high-speed rail directly to Wuyuan. If you choose to fly, you can fly to Jingdezhen Airport, Nanchang Airport, Quzhou Airport, Huangshan Airport, etc. Then transfer to the bus to Wuyuan. If you choose train, it is recommended to go to Jingdezhen, Jiujiang, Nanchang, Shangrao, Huangshan, Quzhou and other places, and then transfer to Wuyuan. It is also very convenient to take a bus to Wuyuan from Nanchang, Shangrao, Jingdezhen and other places. There are many scenic spots in Wuyuan and they are scattered, so self-driving tour is also a good choice. If you go on a road trip, you will probably enter Wuyuan from Jingdezhen, Shangrao, Huangshan, Quzhou and other places, and the road conditions are good.

Best season: March-April is the best time to visit Wuyuan, but other seasons are also suitable. Peach blossoms and white pear blossoms are dotted with golden rapeseed flowers all over the mountain, and the Huizhou architecture with white walls and gray tiles is the most eye-catching sce

Tickets: Jiangling, Xiaoqi, Wangkou, Likeng, Wolong Valley , Lingyan Cave, Sixiyan Village, Rainbow Bridge, Yantian, Wengong Mountain, Yuanyang Lake, Baizhu Ancestral Hall, Shicheng and other 14 scenic spots are: 60.00 yuan Jiangwan: 120.00 yuan Likeng: 60.00 yuan Qingfeng Cave: 55.00 yuan Wulongyuan Rafting : 168.00 yuan Rafting from the stream: 80.00 yuan Yuling: 110.00 yuan Wuyuan combined ticket: 10.00 yuan

Opening hours: Peak season (March 1 to November 31): 08:00 ~ 18:00 ;Off season (December 1 to February 28): 08:00~17:30.

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