China southern ancient town

Beautiful Jiangnan ancient town, remote and quiet. In the drizzle in the south of the Yangtze River, walking in the narrow alley paved with bluestone with an oil-paper umbrella, the kind of slightly sad comfort is only experienced by myself.

During the New Year's Day holiday, many routes to the southern ancient town are quite popular with tourists. Whether wandering around, taking photos or exploring ancient times, you can't miss these ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River.

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Shaoxing ancient town: small bridges and flowing water brew old wine

Shaoxing is a famous water city and a "history museum without walls". On the boat trail, rivers stretch for 1.900 km, with more than 4,000 bridges, crystal clear water, flying stone bridges and canoes. It is a typical water town in the south of the Yangtze River.

Shaoxing is also a famous wine town, where you should taste old wine. In addition, there are Huiji Mountain, East Lake, Lanting, Ke Qiao Ancient Town, as well as the former residences of celebrities such as Qiu Jin and Lu Xun. Of course, Santan Yinyue, Baicaoyuan and Xianheng Hotel cannot be missed.

Wuzhen: Time seems to have solidified 200 years ago.

The thin Wu Peng boat, the long bluestone road, the narrow streets and the faint water lanes seem to have solidified in Wuzhen 200 years ago. ...

Wuzhen is also an ancient water town, with Xiuzhen Temple, Prince Zhaoming Reading Room, ancient Ginkgo biloba in Tang Dynasty, Brick Bay, Shuangqiao and other attractions. There is a huge abacus hanging above the main entrance of Xiuzhen Temple. The following book is a couplet: people have thousands of calculations, and heaven has a calculation, which is amazing. Xiuzhenguan Square, built with slate, has a wide terrain and is an excellent place for the town people to welcome temple fairs, watch dramas, chat at home and bask in the sun. You might as well join in the fun. In addition, the former residence of Mao Dun in the town is also a must-see for tourists.

Tongli: Venice of the East

Tongli Town is located near Taihu Lake and Canal, surrounded by five lakes. There are 15 rivers and 49 stone bridges. From the Song Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, the ancient towns with a history of more than 1,000 years were integrated, and they were called "Venice of the East". There are many bridges in Tongli, that is, there are many buildings in Ming and Qing Dynasties. At present, there are many private houses in Tongli in Ming and Qing Dynasties for tourists to visit, such as Tuisi Garden, Chongben Hall, Jiayin Hall and Gengle Hall. And the scenic spots need to be moved to the site, so you need enough time to enjoy them slowly.

Zhouzhuang: Building a house by the river.

Although Zhouzhuang Town has a history of more than 900 years, the style of ancient houses still exists. More than 60% of the houses in the town are still built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and there are nearly 100 classical houses and more than 60 brick-carved gatehouses in the ancient town of only 0.47 square kilometers. Zhouzhuang is a street built by the river, and houses built by the water are simple and elegant. It is a typical beauty of "a small bridge with flowing water".

Recommended route: Beijing-Shanghai-Wuzhen-Hangzhou-Shaoxing Ancient Town (Lu Xun's former residence, San Tan Yin Yue, Baicaoyuan)-Ningbo (Putuo Mountain)-Tongli-Zhouzhuang-Shanghai-Beijing.

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Jingdezhen: Millennium Porcelain Capital: Looking for Authentic Products

Jingdezhen is a famous porcelain capital, and Jingdezhen porcelain is "as white as jade, as thin as paper, as loud as a chime and as bright as a mirror". From the Yuan Dynasty to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, emperors sent people to Jingdezhen to supervise the production of palace porcelain, set up porcelain bureaus and imperial kilns, and created countless exquisite ceramics. More than 30 ceramic historical sites have been discovered. If you like collecting porcelain, you can go to Jingdezhen porcelain market to find some real goods.

In addition, Jingdezhen also has well-preserved ancient villages of Ming and Qing dynasties, Huizhou architecture and ancient stage; There are scenic spots such as the floating beam and the ancient fairy cliff, which is known as the first in Jiangnan.

Wuyuan: Every corner is the focus of tourists.

Wuyuan, bordering Anhui Province and Zhejiang Province, is located in a remote mountainous area, where there are well-preserved ancient houses, simple folk customs and the reputation of "the most beautiful village in China". In spring, rape blossoms and terraces are photographers' paradise.

The most attractive places in Wuyuan are ancient villages, ancient trees, Ancient Karst Cave and ancient covered bridges. In early autumn, every corner there is the focus of tourists. Ancestral hall, covered bridge, pavilion, study, stage, stupa, etc. The upturned cornices show the thick history of this village in the green mountains and green waters.

Likeng: a typical ancient village in Huizhou

Likeng, an ancient village where Li lived, was built in the Northern Song Dynasty, which is about 0/2km away from Wuyuan County/kloc-0. The ancient village buildings here have typical Huizhou characteristics. The ancient buildings in the village are built on the stream, standing on the mountain, with white walls and tiles, which are uneven. Standing in the distance and looking quietly, it is an ink painting of a small bridge flowing water.

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Furong town: A Water Town with Tujia Diaojiao Building

Furong town, formerly known as Wangcun, is an ancient water town with a history of more than 2,000 years. Originally the capital of local kings in the Qin and Han Dynasties, it became famous for the film furong town, and was later renamed furong town.

Furong town has beautiful scenery, deep alleys, long streets of bluestone slabs, diaojiao buildings of Tujia nationality and simple folk customs, which fascinates many tourists. If you go in the rainy season, a waterfall 60 meters high and 70 meters wide is also a big attraction. People can stroll around the waterfall curtain, such as being in the Crystal Palace.

Several scenic spots around furong town are also good. It is a rare experience to drive to Hani Palace, the starting point of Mengdong River rafting, to find some excitement, to see the original monkeys, or to explore the original sub-forest.

Phoenix: the ancient city of Ming and Qing Dynasties near Tuojiang River

Fenghuang ancient city is located on the bank of Tuojiang River, and the ancient pagodas and courtyards in Ming and Qing Dynasties are still elegant. Outside the city, the art hall is full of caves and mysterious. Now it has opened three scenic spots: ancient battlefield, Tiangong and Gallery. The entrance is magnificent. In addition, there is the ancient city of Huangsiqiao, which was built in the Tang Dynasty, and the Great Wall of the South, which attracts worldwide attention. It is worth visiting. Huangluozhai Village, located in the south of Fenghuang City, is also a good ancient village. This is a Tujia village with a history of 1000 years. It is the place where Mr. Shen Congwen lived as a teenager. You can go and see the well-preserved Ming and Qing dwellings there.