Are there any well-preserved historical cities in China that are not popular tourist attractions?

Friends who like humanities and history will definitely not miss visiting historical ancient cities when traveling. Too many people go to popular attractions such as Pingyao Ancient City and Fenghuang Ancient City. Personally, I prefer to visit some places that are better preserved and less crowded. There are so many people visiting this ancient city, so you can enjoy it slowly and feel the strong atmosphere left by history. I recommend 5 historical ancient cities that I think are worth visiting~

1. Taizhou Guoqing Temple

2. Qingzhou Ancient City

3. Weishan Ancient City

4. Qianyang Ancient City

5. Dali Dong Village

I believe every attraction is attractive to everyone, let’s take a look together. ?

1. Guoqing Temple in Taizhou

If the temple is completed, the country will be pure, and this is how Guoqing Temple is established. Guoqing Temple, which is more than 1,400 years old, is the birthplace of the Tiantai Sect of Buddhism. It was first built in the Sui Dynasty, symbolizing the country's Qingming and peaceful times. Jigong once practiced here. The mottled gables, deep vegetation, gurgling streams, and green steps on the terraces all have the tranquil Zen feel of "an ancient temple hidden deep in the mountains."

It is solemn and ancient and full of history. The monks still retain the habit of farming and cutting firewood. Nothing has been changed by modernization. The Guoqing Temple has more than 600 large-scale buildings, with four vertical axes as the main body. Hall, fifth floor, four halls, two pavilions and one room, it is one of the relatively complete large temples in my country.

Address: The foothills of Tiantai Mountain in the north of Tiantai County, Zhejiang Province

Tickets: Free, no reservation required

Transportation guide: Navigate to Guoqing Temple, about 3 days by car in Hangzhou Hour. You can take the high-speed rail to Tiantai Mountain, and bus No. 7 goes directly to the scenic spot. ?There is a scenic shuttle bus from the entrance to the main entrance of the temple, which costs 2 yuan per person, but it is recommended to walk, which takes about ten minutes. The scenery along the way is very beautiful.

Opening hours: 7:00-16:00, clearing at 16:00

Playing time: 2-3h

Walking on a rainy day Guoqing Temple has a romantic feeling of retreat. The small door that opens to the east just faces the physical tower of the wise master, which means paying homage to the ancestor. On the right side of the Main Hall, you enter through the round door next to it. There is a plum tree on the right wall. It is one of the oldest existing plum trees in my country. It once withered when the temple was deserted, but after the temple was repaired, it miraculously came alive. Resurrection, if there is a Bodhisattva to protect you. When the plum blossoms bloom, it’s so beautiful!

The Sui Pagoda, the treasure of the temple, was built in the Sui Dynasty 1,300 years ago. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty sent Sima Wang Hong to build it for the wise master. It's so shocking that it's still standing after so many years!

2. Qingzhou Ancient City

Qingzhou, a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Weifang, Shandong Province, many people may not have heard of this place. In fact, as an ancient historical city, Qingzhou once had A very glorious and splendid history? Qingzhou is one of the nine ancient states, with a civilization history of more than 5,000 years and a glorious capital city for 12 years. It is a gathering place for intangible cultural heritage, the source of the ancient Silk Road, and the birthplace of Dongyi culture. The ancient city of Qingzhou has a history of more than 2,200 years. It is an ancient city with distinctive regional characteristics and Ming and Qing architectural styles. Are you excited after reading these introductions~

Address: Fan Gongting West Road and Qingzhou City, Weifang City, Shandong Province Ouyuan Street Intersection

Tickets: Free (individual scenic spots have separate charges: Ouyuan 20?, City Wall 5?, Memory of Ancient City Cultural Exhibition 10?, Ouyang Xiu Memorial Hall 20?, Folk Museum 9?, Li Cheng Memorial Hall 20?)

Transportation strategy: Take No. 9 or No. 11 from Qingzhou Station directly to the ancient city.

Is it free to drive? Is there free parking in the parking lot or the city hall opposite?

? Opening hours: all day, all year round

No excessive commercialization , the ancient city still retains its original streets and alleys, and the original residents also live in them. When you walk through the ancient streets and alleys of the ancient city, the mottled bluestone roads under your feet and the antique houses and shops on both sides will make you dizzy and fully experience it. Come to the ancient and vicissitudes of beauty~ Food recommendations include Old Sophora Tree Pan-fried Buns, Qingzhou Prefecture Brick Beef Pancakes, Millennium Ramen House, Ouyuan Street Store, spicy and spicy belly...it tastes great!

3. Weishan Ancient City

When I watched "The Legend of Sword and Fairy", I always thought that Nanzhao Kingdom was fictional, but I didn't expect that it really existed in reality! Zhao Ling'er's hometown! Weishan Ancient City is another real and living ancient city. It is more often seen as a group of vivid Weishan people living in the ancient city mixed with sporadic tourists.

Is Weishan really a slow-paced small county? As a famous historical city in China, it is the birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom and one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Dali area. It has the most complete Ming Dynasty There are ancient buildings in a checkerboard pattern from the Qing Dynasty, national treasure-level Taoist buildings, as well as many folk snacks and intangible cultural heritage scattered in every street corner. Towers, guild halls, government offices, temples, ancestral halls, academies... walking among them makes people forget about time. Address: Foothills of Ailao Mountain in western Yunnan Tickets: Free Opening hours: All day long

Weishan is one of the areas in Yunnan where the chieftain system has been implemented for the longest time. Its long history has given birth to many temples and temples, and The diverse natural landscapes echo each other and complement each other. The streets in Weishan Ancient City are built in a standard tic-tac-toe structure with the arch tower as the center. The houses on both sides of the main axis have completely preserved the architectural styles and styles of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Weishan delicacies are really high-quality and low-priced. It is difficult to spend more than RMB 200 per person for two days on food. A stick of noodles is a special snack of Weishan. How can you make a bowl of noodles with a stick of noodles? , both beautiful and delicious, the noodles themselves are really good, and the soup is also delicious. The small bowl is 10 yuan and the large bowl is 12 yuan. You must try it~

4. Qianyang Ancient Town

The ancient city of Qianyang is as low-key as Phoenix. It is a unique old city. It doesn't have the prosperity of other ancient towns, but I like its comfort. It doesn't have the noisy crowds of other ancient towns, but I like its aloofness. As one of the best-preserved ancient cities of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the country, it is surrounded by water on three sides and has a beautiful environment.

The ancient city of Qianyang has also retained its original layout to the greatest extent. The architectural features of the ancient city have retained many architectural and cultural relics from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. There are Furong Tower where Wang Changling wrote poems, and authentic Ming Dynasty buildings. Nanzheng Street, Qinggu Street, the Zhongzhengmen overlooking the river bank, Qianyang Theater where legendary stories are performed every day, and Hongjiang's unique food.

Address: Qianyang Ancient Town, Hongjiang City, Huaihua City, Hunan Province

Tickets: Free (tickets are required to visit the Furong Tower, Wang Youwei’s Former Residence and other attractions, attraction packages 60 yuan/person)

Opening hours: 08:30-17:30

Times have given this town countless attractions, such as the county government, the academy, the Confucian Temple, and the Wu Temple Ruins, ancient inns, ancestral halls, theaters, etc., there are many ancient temples in Qiancheng, and the gods worshiped are more natural and Wu Nuo culture, compared to Chidi Palace and Dragon King Temple. The Furong Tower must be mentioned in the ancient city. After passing the dragon mark monument with its door leaning forward but not falling down for thousands of years, it is the Furong Tower. This is the place described in "A Heart of Ice in a Jade Pot" by Wang Changling, the "Poet Emperor" of the Tang Dynasty~

5. Dali Dong Village

Dali Dong Village, a village forgotten by time, is one of the first traditional villages in the country and the best-preserved Dong village. It is hidden in the mountains, playing hide and seek with time, without any trace of commercialization. Although the terrain is remote, the beautiful scenery here is shocking, just like a paradise, peaceful and comfortable. The residents living in the village still retain their traditional living habits and architectural styles. The village is basically full of traditional buildings with wooden structures. Coming here gives people a sense of mystery~

Address: Guizhou Province Dali Village, Zaima Town, Rongjiang County

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: all day

Transportation: 30 minutes’ drive from the county seat, Rongjiang High-speed Railway About 20 minutes past the station, the traffic is not very developed. There is only one road into the village. It is recommended to drive yourself or charter a car.

The name Dali comes from the hero "Li Dong" in the ancient Dong myths and legends. It was built in the early Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 600 years. The village is surrounded by lush ancient trees, a stream runs through the village, and five Dong wind and rain bridges are built upstream of the stream. Drum towers, grain drying barns, altars, and stilted buildings with unique Dong characteristics are scattered all over the village... The villagers are simple and kind-hearted. He will put down what he is doing to greet you enthusiastically and is very humane. During the day, you can wander around the village aimlessly, take photos, feel the slow life, and experience the local customs.

The above are some of the historical ancient city attractions that I recommend. Interested friends can check in according to their own needs. As a friendly reminder, there are not many accommodation options in Dali Dong Village, so it is best to book in advance. .