What quaint and little-known cities are worth visiting?

When it comes to antiquity, do you think of Wuzhen in Jiangnan or the ancient city of Pingyao? Let me introduce to you some niche antique cities and low-key treasure cities!

1. Tongxiang, Jiaxing

As soon as you say spring is not too late, I have arrived in the real Jiangnan~ Compared with the lively Wuzhen, this place has gone through nine years of protection and development, with classical aesthetics and modern fashion. Fusion and collision here, Puyuan Ancient Town - in Jiangnan is quietly exuding a different kind of charm!

The Song Dynasty-style architecture, the Jiangnan water town like an ink painting, white walls and black tiles, small bridges and flowing water, take a boat and paddle for a second to travel back to the glory of the Song Dynasty, and it is really very niche, so go there on weekends Not crowded either.

Attractions:

① Shufang Zen Garden, with pavilions and pavilions in the style of the Tang and Song Dynasties, embodies elegant luxury in the details. When the water mist is filled, it is both real and illusory, beautiful and romantic!

②Meijing Theater, Yue Family Courtyard, Bei Geng Tower, Fushan Tower, Fushan Temple, Dayou Street, Candle Street, Xiangyun Look, put on Hanfu and walk around here, and you can make a blockbuster photo with any shot!

③There is a food street outside Beigeng Building, with Qingtuan, Shaomai, rice dumpling shops, teahouses, roasted seeds and nuts, etc. , the taste is also good, and can satisfy the taste buds of friends from all over the world!

2. Zhengding Ancient City

At a glance, a thousand-year-old northern town, as the hometown of Zhao Zilong, Zhengding Ancient City is a small and low-key city This city carries thousands of years of history and culture and is known as "three mountains without sight, nine bridges without flow, nine floors, four towers, eight temples, and twenty-four gold medal squares". Although the train has brought Shijiazhuang, it cannot take away the historical splendor of the ancient city

Transportation:

Trains and high-speed rail are very convenient, as well as Zhengding International Airport; take buses in the city It takes about 1 hour to get there; if you drive by yourself, you can go directly to the Zhengding South City Gate parking lot and park for free.

Attractions:

①The ancient city wall: The most worthwhile place to check in. Climb the city wall to see the temples and towers and the whole picture of the ancient city. Starting from the Zhengding South Gate Tower, walk around the ancient city wall and experience the ancient city wall. The ancient and modern changes of the city

②Five temples and four pagodas: Guanghui Temple, Linji Temple, Kaiyuan Temple, Longxing Temple, Tianning Temple and Lingxiao Pagoda, Hua Pagoda, Xumi Pagoda and Chengling Pagoda There are fees for other attractions and temples, but they are also relatively small and there are not many things to see. If you really want to go, it is recommended to buy a combined ticket

③ Zhengding Historical and Cultural Street: Mainly Yanzhao South Street, with Yanghe Tower along the way , Confucian Temple, Tang Dynasty ancient monuments and many other historical buildings, ultimately leading to the South City Gate.

3. Tongling, Anhui

This is a water town in the south of the Yangtze River that combines the essence of Huizhou architecture and the beauty of Jiangnan gardens. It has Hui-style buildings with cornices, whitewashed walls and black tiles. The horse head wall is lined up in rows. The old wooden houses on the street have exquisite wood carvings and stone carvings, and the gentle beauty of the Jiangnan water town can be seen around the corner. Strolling in the quiet and long bluestone lanes, you feel like you are in an ancient town during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and you instantly traveled back hundreds of years to the Ming and Qing paintings. .

Attractions:

Liqiao Water Town: a well-preserved ancient village. Walking in the village, you will feel an artistic atmosphere permeating every corner. The deep and winding old streets, with horse-head walls of blue bricks and black tiles, can be seen everywhere, very much in the Huizhou style. The vicissitudes of the old streets are really fascinating.

The ancient villages with their white walls and black tiles are like ink paintings that catch the eye, full of poetry and romanticism.

If you prefer the tender and graceful atmosphere of the Jiangnan water town, you must come to Xingqiaoshui Town. Here, time seems to have frozen, and you can’t bear to take another step forward for fear of destroying the tranquility of southern Anhui. It is no exaggeration to say that this is a place you will never want to leave again. Compared with those ancient towns in Zhejiang that are crowded with tourists, you will definitely like the small town of Tongling in southern Anhui.

4. Huangshan Yixian County

The old streets of the ancient city of Yixian County can be said to be the memory of this city. Every street and lane here contains a city that has hundreds of thousands of years of history. Its historical charm contains the folk customs of a region and cherishes the childhood memories of generations of people.

Attractions:

Walking around the ancient city, you can appreciate the rich history and splendid culture of the ancient city next to each historic ancient building.

along the twists and turns Walking into the deepest part of the old street through the winding alleys, you can see layers of pink walls and black tiles. There is only a simple vegetable market here to meet the simple living needs of the locals. There are no Internet celebrity stores and no cookie-cutter commercial restaurants. The narrow alleys are lined with deep mansions and courtyards. Some of the old houses seem to have been abandoned long ago, and the high walls have long been covered with paint. It is old and covered with moss.

Although it is very old, it is relatively well-preserved. It looks a bit empty and quiet. It is full of life and is an unpopular ancient city worth visiting