Tourist Attractions in Wuyuan, Jiangxi: Four Ancient Towns in Winter

Likeng Ancient Town in Wuyuan, Jiangxi

Recommendation reason: Take advantage of winter to enter Likeng, a historical and cultural town located in the mountains of Wuyuan, and appreciate this ancient town with a history of nearly a thousand years. , explore the Jinshi Village that shocked the world, adding elegant and quiet warmth to the cold winter.

Recommended places to visit: Likeng is located in Tuochuan Township, 56 kilometers north of Wuyuan County. Likeng, formerly known as Liyuan, was built in the late Northern Song Dynasty. It is said that students study hard here and there are many talented people. It is a famous historical and cultural ancient village in China. The entire ancient village lies quietly in the deep mountain basin. The warm sunshine in winter is warm and comfortable, which is in great contrast with the cold weather.

The Huizhou architectural groups with "white walls, black tiles and horse head walls" as the main features are evenly distributed on both sides of the river. Visitors shuttle through the alleys and savor the garden-style "Yunxi Villa", the garden-style building "Flower Hall", the legendary "Jinjia Well" and the lifelike wood carvings, stone carvings and wall carvings. Wandering by the pit, the yellow and green maple trees in the distant mountains sway in the wind, which makes people feel comfortable, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city and the cloudy sky.

Tourists can also visit Sanqing Mountain, a world natural heritage site, to appreciate the beautiful and charming winter rime at an altitude of 1,600 meters, as well as various rocks of similar shapes carved by nature, and experience the unique winter scenery.

Tips:

Transportation: Fly directly from Guangzhou to Jingdezhen (about 1 hour and 20 minutes), then take a bus to Wuyuan (about 1.5 hours).

Accommodation: There are hotels of various grades in Wuyuan, with complete facilities, clean and comfortable. Whether it’s a tour group or a tour group, you can find a hotel by yourself.

Food: Wuyuan’s local farm banquets have always been a favorite among tourists, including red carp in purse, Wuyuan nourishing old hens, steamed soft-shelled turtles, delicious paste tofu, etc. In addition, Likeng Village’s snacks, such as glutinous rice, sweet potatoes, salty rice dumplings and fresh fruits, also have unique flavors.

Pingyao Ancient Town, Shanxi

Reason for recommendation: Pingyao Ancient Town is known as "the collection and treasure house of Chinese ancient buildings". It is a wonderful place where ancient and modern buildings merge with each other, which is thought-provoking. Pingyao in winter is deserted and desolate, revealing its simple and elegant history.

Recommended tours: The ancient city is known as the Turtle City. In winter, you can climb the city wall to see the panoramic view of the ancient city of Pingyao, because the government stipulates that buildings in Pingyao cannot be higher than the city wall. The Pingyao City Wall has a circumference of 6,000 meters. It is made of plain earth, bricks and stones. It is wide and strong, with parapets, 72 enemy towers, and 3,000 battlements. The piers and abutments protrude outside the city one by one, making the city wall a copper and iron wall with no defensive corners.

The charm of Pingyao is not only that it is a well-preserved ancient city, but also that it has witnessed the rise and fall of Shanxi merchants. The "China Ferry Ticket Museum" displays Richang's complete business, rich and precious materials and typical objects. In addition, a large number of historical materials on more than 100 banknotes in Pingyao, Shanxi and China have been collected, sorted and collected, vividly revealing and reflecting the rise and fall of China's banknotes.

The Ming and Qing dynasty streets are the signature of Pingyao. The entire street is antique and has completely preserved the remains of shops from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It clearly reflects the glory of the ancient city culture and must not be missed.

Tips:

Accommodation: There are many hotels and inns in Pingyao for accommodation. Of course, the best ones are those antique inns: square courtyards, a small courtyard in the middle, wooden lintels, and floors. Living in such a place can better appreciate the charm of the ancient city.

Food: Pingyao’s catering specialty is mainly pasta. There are many restaurants on Ming and Qing Street, with various pasta dishes, good taste and reasonable prices. Among them, the local "Bowl Bowl" is very delicious, and some pasta such as "Rubbed Fish" and "Oatmeal Flour Baked Rhodium" are worth trying. Pingyao beef has long been famous and can be given as handwritten gifts to relatives and friends.

Xidi Ancient Village in Anhui Province

Reason for recommendation: Xidi is a beautiful ancient village at the foot of Huangshan Mountain

Recommended tour: Come to Xidi and appreciate Huizhou style The exquisiteness of the architecture is essential. There are nearly 200 well-preserved Ming and Qing folk houses in Xidi Village. According to local villagers, in order to protect the ancient village, building buildings is strictly prohibited in Xidi Village, and the renovation of ancient buildings also follows the principle of restoring the old buildings. Two clear springs passed through the village in ancient times. The 99 high walls and deep alleys, as well as the unique ancient houses, make visitors feel like they are in a maze. Walking in the alleys of Xidi Ancient Village, stepping on the stone slabs full of vicissitudes of time, you can see the wealthy families in each family, which is breathtaking.

Most of the houses built in Xidi Village are made of black marble. There are three bluestone archways with 4 columns and 5 floors at the head of the village. It is said that they were built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. They are towering into the sky and have exquisite structures. They are said to be a symbol of the Hu family's prominent status. In addition, there is also the "Lvfu Hall" built during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, with elegant furnishings and a scholarly atmosphere. The couplets in the hall "Read the Book of Songs, be filial to the elderly and love relatives" and "Do business well, do business well, do business well, do business well, it's very good, it's difficult, it's very difficult", show the penetration of Confucianism into the architecture. Another ancient house in the village is "Dafudi", which was also built during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. Interestingly, it is said that this building has been used many times by a lady in a costume drama as a filming location for "Hot Tossing Hydrangeas".

Tips:

Transportation: You can fly directly from Guangzhou to Huangshan Tunxi Airport, which takes about an hour and a half, and then take a bus from Tunxi to Xidi.

Accommodation: In Xidi Village, there are hotels renovated from residential areas, which are affordable and affordable, as well as high-end hotels, so you can choose from them.

Lijiang Shuhe Ancient Town

Reason for recommendation: Shuhe is very comfortable in winter, with warm sunshine around 10 o'clock. It is an important part of the World Cultural Heritage Lijiang Ancient City, one of the earliest settlements of the Naxi ancestors in Bazi, Lijiang, and an important well-preserved market town on the Tea Horse Road.

Recommended tours: The layout of Shuhe Ancient Town is similar to that of Lijiang Ancient Town, just like another shrunken Dayan Town, but it is quieter here, with smooth bluestone pavement being trampled, and clear spring water flowing around the village.

When you come to Shuhe, you can’t miss the eight scenic spots in Shuhe. Qinglong Bridge - Built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, the bridge deck has become mottled and old after hundreds of years of wind and rain, but it still retains its heroic momentum and solemn feeling. Reflection of the snow-capped mountains - towering ancient trees at the foot of Longquan Mountain, and a pool of good water forming the Nine-Tripod Dragon Pond. The water in the pool is crystal clear, with the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain reflected in it. The posture is clear and proud, and the artistic conception is infinite. Shuhe Central Market——a square square similar to Dayan Ancient Town, only 30 meters long and wide, with five roads extending in all directions, surrounded by water, and one market in one day. It is one of the oldest markets in Bazi, Lijiang. You can find some traces of the Naxi people's journey from nomadic life to farming to urban life. In addition, there are fireflies in the night market, relatives in the fish and water, red leaves in the Western Mountains, night talk of stone lotus, knocking on broken monuments, etc.

Tips:

Accommodation: family hotels, which are ancient houses. Most of these hotels are privately owned and renovated from old houses left by ancestors, and you can negotiate prices. A standard room is about 100 yuan. There are often vague paintings from two or three hundred years ago hanging on the walls. Living in it is like a dream. Most of the bedding is for the owner's own use. There is usually no toilet, just a urinal in the corner. Otherwise, it should be settled in the public toilet outside the house. You can only take a shower in the public bathroom.

Food: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the best natural breeding ground for rainbow trout, with crystal clear water. Its fresh and delicious food is unforgettable. Shuhe jelly made from chicken peas, a specialty of Lijiang, is delicious.