Ten Most Beautiful Ancient Towns in China

if you travel to the seaside to relax your body, then you must visit the ancient town to relax your mind. The unique atmosphere and quiet and agile temperament of the ancient town is definitely a good medicine for soul purification. China has a vast territory, rich resources and a long history, and there are many beautiful ancient towns worth visiting. Let's make an appointment with three or five friends to start together!

the top 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 called the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. It is called the land of fish and rice and the land of silk. Wuzhen is a national 5A-level scenic spot and one of the 2 forecast scenic spots in China Golden Week. Zeng and Qing Dun have a long history of more than 6 years. Wuzhen, as a typical water town in the south of the Yangtze River, has completely preserved the style and pattern of the original water town in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. Streets are formed by rivers, streets and bridges are connected, houses are built by rivers, water and towns are integrated, and water pavilions, bridges, stone alleys and other architectural elements with unique charm in the south of the Yangtze River are organized. The four old streets in Wuzhen, east, west, south and north, cross each other, forming a double chessboard pattern of the ancient town with parallel rivers and streets and adjacent land and water. Wuzhen Dongzha Scenic Area mainly gathers traditional houses and workshops in the old street. You can choose to visit Dongzha in the morning and feel the ancient residential pattern. At noon, you can taste flavor snacks in the traditional snack street. In the afternoon, you can go to Tashi, where there are many shops. Bridges are indispensable in ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. Wuzhen is a real "one hundred steps and one bridge", with more than 3 existing bridges. Among them, Tashi has Tongji Bridge and Renji Bridge; There are Yingjia Bridge, Taiping Bridge, Renshou Bridge, Yong 'an Bridge and Fengyuan Double Bridge in the middle and east gates. There are Fuxing Bridge and Fulan Bridge in the south gate; There are Tiyun Bridge and Li Ji Bridge in the north. Beside the alley in Wuzhen, many old people are guarding the water and soil here, smoking cigarettes, singing operas, rocking boats and living their lives. You can make an appointment with three or two friends, sit around the awning boat, drink grandma's tea, park on the delicate and clear water, feast on white water fish, Sanzhenzhai sauce chicken and add Sanjiu Liquor to dispel the past. In addition, there are many local specialties in Wuzhen, including black brocade, silk cotton, combs, blue printed cloth and lake pens.

transportation: wuzhen is located at the northern end of Tongxiang city (county-level city) in 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, and there is no airport or railway station around it. You need to change trains to get to 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's convenient to get to Wuzhen by coach. There are buses in Shanghai and Zhejiang province, so you can choose the means of 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 hiking and cruise ships.

Best season: March to May is the best season. Jiangnan water town has a pleasant climate, with no severe cold in winter and no heat in summer. In spring, Wuzhen is misty and rainy, and the mist of spring rain covers the ancient city, making the scenery of the water town more charming and poetic. Wuzhen in autumn is crisp in autumn and picturesque in sky blue, which is suitable for playing. The ancient town in winter is not cold, 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.

suggested playing time: 1-3 days

tickets: east gate: 1. yuan; west gate: 12. yuan; joint ticket (including east gate and west gate): 15. yuan

opening hours: summer (May 1-October 8); east gate: 7: 2-18: . West Gate: 9:-22:3 Winter (October 9-April 3) East Gate: 7: 2-17: 3; Ximen: 9:-22:

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Tang Xi ancient town is located in Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province, at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai provinces. Known as Xietang and Pingchuan in ancient times, it is 1 kilometers away from Jiashan City. As one of the first historical and cultural towns in China, Tang Xi Ancient Town, a national AAAA-level scenic spot, has been included in the list of world historical and cultural heritage protection areas. Xitang has won the favor of tourists with its three characteristics of "more bridges, more lanes and more corridors and sheds". Among them, the corridor and shed along the river are the most attractive, which is a unique building in the water town. Up to now, more than 13 meters of corridors and sheds have been preserved, which has become a leisure feast for contemporary people to enjoy the ancient and explore the secluded. In addition, there are many well-preserved Ming and Qing buildings in the scenic area, which are highly artistic and ornamental. Xitang is located in the water network. The residents here cherish the land as much as gold. Whether it's a commercial house or a residential building, they care about the area inch by inch during construction, and the space between houses is minimized, thus forming a number of long, deep and narrow alleys and forming a number of "skylines". Xitang is a civilian town, everything is so simple, not as prosperous as Zhouzhuang, not as rich as Nanxun, and not as strong as business! But the unique charm of Xitang captivates overnight travelers!

transportation: Xitang is located in Jiashan county, Jiaxing city, Zhejiang province. There are no airports and railway stations in the county. Tourists who fly can take the airports in Hangzhou and Shanghai. Trains and buses can go to Jiashan first, and then transfer to Xitang by bus, which takes about 2 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 the ancient town of Tang Xi is mainly for walking, and you can also take a wooden boat tour.

the best season: March-April is the best. Spring is the best time to go to Xitang. It's drizzling in Jiangnan in April. Walking in Xitang in the rain and enjoying cherry blossoms is very pleasant. Xitang is hot in summer, but walking in the misty and rainy corridor can protect you from the sun, and you can also taste the special product "June Crab" that is only available at this time. Xitang in autumn is a place where sweet-scented osmanthus is fragrant, where you can experience the tranquility of autumn. In Xitang, winter also has its own flavor, and you can experience the taste of the Spring Festival in the ancient town with people from the water town.

suggested visit time: 2-3 days

Admission: 1. yuan (including 11 small scenic spots in the ancient town)

Opening hours: all day. Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 7: 3 to 17: 3, Saturday to Sunday from 7: 3 to 18: 3.

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the top ten most beautiful ancient towns in China. Zhouzhuang

The first water town in China is located in the center of Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou, 52km away from Suzhou. After more than 9 years of vicissitudes, Zhuang still completely retains the architectural style of the original water town. More than 6% of the houses in the town are still built in Ming and Qing Dynasties, with nearly 1 classical houses and more than 6 brick gatehouses, the most representative of which are Shenting and Zhang Ting. There are some waterways in Zhou that can go straight to the house, and the owner can get on the boat without leaving home. There are many ancient bridges in Zhouzhuang, the most famous of which is undoubtedly Shuangqiao. Zhouzhuang also preserved 14 ancient bridges with their own characteristics, and together * * * constructed a wonderful landscape painting of the water town with a "small bridge and flowing water". Listening to a Kunqu opera and tasting grandma's tea here is even more charming. Overlooking Zhouzhuang from a height, the lake just embraces Zhouzhuang. The lake is slow, although there is no rapidity of the river and the fickleness of the sea, it has its own unique taste. Occasionally, a boat paddles on the lake. The powerful arm of the paddle, the rhythmic squeak of the paddle, and the lake are intertwined into a love song of dynamic and static integration. Zhouzhuang, which is composed of white walls, tile bridges and flowing water, and Zhouzhuang, which is connected by ships and weaving, is the home of materialized spirit. It always makes people feel peaceful and peaceful. It makes sports

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

Suggested playing time: 1-2 days

Tickets: 1. yuan for a night tour of Zhouzhuang: 8. yuan Tips: 1. Tickets for Zhouzhuang include Zhangtingtang, Shentingtang, Quanfu Temple, Ancient Stage, Yifei Building, Nanhu Qiuyue Garden, Millou, Shen Wansan's former residence, Ye Chuchen's former residence, Shen Wansan Water Tomb, Cultural Street, Procedural Taoist Temple, Minjiang Fishery Museum and Tianfu Museum. 2. Visitors staying in Zhouzhuang, please take photos at the photo spot next to the ticket office for free, and the validity of tickets will be extended for 3 days. 3. Tickets for night tours are only allowed to enter the park after 16: on the day of ticket collection, and only include Zhangguan and Shenguan.

Opening hours: 8:~21:

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ten most beautiful ancient towns in China. Pingyao

Pingyao County is located in the middle of Shanxi Province, about 85 kilometers away from Taiyuan City. Together with the second batch of national historical and cultural cities Langzhong, Sichuan, Lijiang, Yunnan and Shexian, Anhui, it is called "the four best-preserved ancient cities in China", and it is also the only ancient county in China that successfully declared the world cultural heritage as an ancient city as a whole. The towering ancient city wall is 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 make Pingyao exude a distant and quiet temperament. South Street is the central axis of Pingyao ancient city, starting from the intersection of East Street and West Street in the north and reaching the south gate (Yingxunmen) in the south. Gushi Tower runs through the north and south. On both sides of the street, there are many ancient and traditional shops, which are the most prosperous traditional commercial streets. During the Qing Dynasty, South Street controlled more than 5% of the financial institutions in China, and was called "Wall Street" in China. China's first bank, Rishengchang, is located in the west street of Pingyao, and is famous for its "Huitong World". After a hundred years' vicissitudes, it ranks first in China's national banking industry. The third-order hall-courtyard architecture not only embodies the traditional characteristics of Jinzhong folk houses, but also absorbs the style of Jinzhong shops. Pingyao County Ya, located in the center of the ancient city, was founded in the Northern Wei Dynasty and finalized in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. The earliest preserved building was in the sixth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1346), which has a history of more than 6 years. The whole building complex is orderly, patchwork and reasonable in structure, which is an organic whole. It is a microcosm of the palace in terms of architectural layout and functional settings. The folk houses in Pingyao ancient city are mainly wooden quadrangles with brick walls and tile roofs, with strict layout, symmetry and solemnity. Large families build two-entry, three-entry courtyards or even larger courtyards, which are often separated by gorgeous hanging doors. Most of the houses in the yard are beautifully decorated. Brick carvings are generally built at the entrance, with wooden beams under the eaves, and stone pillars, doorposts and stone drums are mostly decorated with stone carvings. In addition to the ancient city wall, the other two treasures in Pingyao are Zhenguo Temple and Shuanglin Temple. Zhenguo Temple is located in Dong Hao Village, 12 kilometers northeast of Pingyao County. There is not a nail in the whole temple. All structures are wood structures, which are a great treasure of ancient Chinese architecture. More than 2, colored plastic sculptures from Yuan Dynasty to Ming Dynasty (13th-17th century AD) are preserved in more than 1 halls in Shuanglin Temple, which is known as the "treasure house of colored plastic art".

transportation: there are many ways to get to Pingyao, and it is easy to get there by rail 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 passenger car or train. There are two railway stations in Pingyao, namely Pingyao Railway Station and Pingyao Ancient City Station (Pingyao East Station), among which Pingyao Railway Station is close to the ancient city, which is the best season for all seasons. Autumn is cooler and more pleasant. Pingyao International Photography Exhibition will be held at the end of September. Although it is cold in winter, there are relatively few tourists, and the snow-capped ancient city has a unique charm. During the Spring Festival, there will be lively community bonfires, rich activities and local characteristics.

suggested playing time: 1-2 days

Tickets: free Zhenguo Temple: 3 yuan Shuanglin Temple: 4 yuan Pingyao Ancient City Scenic Spot: 15. yuan.

opening hours: all day.

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ten most beautiful ancient towns in China. Wuyuan

Wuyuan, a subordinate county of Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, is located in the northeast of Jiangxi Province and the 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 hometown of tea", and is praised as "the most beautiful village in China" by the outside world. One of the most famous buildings is rape flowers and Huizhou architecture. Its rural beauty lies in its harmony with nature, with green mountains and green hills until dusk and clear water containing threshold springs. Every village is a painting, and every step is beautiful. The misty yarn in the landscape, ancient houses, stone paths, covered bridges, green mountains and green waters surround it, showing the charm of ink and wash. Wuyuan's scenic spots surround its village, the most famous of which are rape flowers and Huizhou architecture. The beauty of its village lies in the harmony of nature. From March to April, see the rape blossoms in Huang Cancan on the terraced fields, and Jiangling Village is the best place to see the rape blossoms in Wuyuan. Rape flowers echo Huizhou folk houses from afar, depicting a beautiful pastoral picture. Now, Wuyuan tourism has formed three excellent tourist routes in the east, west and north. Visitors can experience Wuyuan's mild scenery and profound Huizhou culture in different scenic spots. Among the three boutique lines, the main scenic spots on the east line are Jiangwan, Yuling, Likeng, Wangkou, Xiaoqi, Jiangling and Qingyuan. Rape flowers in Jiangling are the most distinctive, while rape flowers in Jiangwan are famous for their ancient Huizhou architecture and beautiful scenery. The representative village of Huizhou architecture and Xiaoqi, who owns houses in Ming and Qing Dynasties, have a sense of tranquility and simplicity. In Wuyuan county, a quiet mountain village with a history of 5 years in Shili, which is 126 meters above sea level, has added a precipitation to the eastern route. It is a concentrated expression of Wuyuan's good ecological environment 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 with equal emphasis on culture and ecology. Because Zhu (Wengong) was buried on the mountainside, it was named Wengong Mountain. The northern scenic spot is dominated by primitive Ming and Qing ancient villages and pastoral natural scenery. Xiyan Village, Long Beach Photographic Site, Rainbow Bridge, Lingyan Cave and Wolong Valley in Daganshan have been places where literati gather since ancient times.

transportation: Hefei-Fuzhou high-speed railway was opened on June 28th, 215, with Wuyuan station. Nearly 3 high-speed trains stop at Wuyuan every day. And Guangzhou-Guangzhou-Hefei, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Jinan, Tianjin and other cities, you can take the high-speed train directly to Wuyuan. If you choose a plane, you can fly to Jingdezhen Airport, Nanchang Airport, Quzhou Airport and Huangshan Airport. Then transfer to the bus to Wuyuan. If you choose the train, it is recommended to go to Jingdezhen, Jiujiang, Nanchang, Shangrao, Huangshan, Quzhou and other places, and then transfer to Wuyuan. It is also convenient to get to Wuyuan by car from Nanchang, Shangrao and Jingdezhen. There are many and scattered scenic spots in Wuyuan, and go on road trip is also a good choice. Going to road trip will probably enter Wuyuan from Jingdezhen, Shangrao, Huangshan and Quzhou, and the road conditions are good.

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

Tickets: 14 scenic spots such as Jiangling, Xiaoqi, Wangkou, Likeng, Wolong Valley, Lingyan Cave, Sixiyan Village, Rainbow Bridge, Yantian, Wengong Mountain, Yuanyang Lake, Baizhu Ancestral Temple and Shicheng are: 6. yuan Jiangwan: 12. yuan Likeng: light