Brief introduction of Datong ancient town scenic spot

Datong ancient town is located at the mouth of Qingtong River, with convenient transportation, and is an international tourism and cultural demonstration area in southern Anhui.

Datong ancient town, near the Yangtze River, is located in the middle of Tongling City, Anhui Province, with a total area of 70.72 square kilometers. The ancient town of Datong, called Lanxi in ancient times, set up "Megan Leaf" here in the Western Han Dynasty, set up Datong Shui Yi in the Tang Dynasty, and built the town in the eighth year of Song Kaibao (AD 975).

At the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, Datong Town, as an important trading port of Yantai Treaty, was as famous as Anqing, Wuhu and Bengbu, and was also called the "four major commercial ports" in Anhui.

The main feature is the bronze river, the "ancient road of worshipping Buddha" where Buddhist believers go to Jiuhua for pilgrimage. One hand is connected to the Yangtze River, and the other hand is connected to the ancestral hall lake, a thousand mu lake of the Bronze River. The Dashige, known as the "Tianmen at the head of Jiuhua Mountain", faces the towering bell tower of the Catholic Church across the lake.

Heyue Island, located in the 3rd Street and 13th Lane of He Yue Old Street, is a national freshwater dolphin reserve. There is a "living historical and cultural block", which is the only square stone Lanxi old street in the ancient towns of China.

local speciality

1, Datong dry tea

Datong dry tea, which was famous in the world as early as the Ming Dynasty, is a necessary tea for pilgrims in Datong Dynasty to pass through Jiuhua. It has a unique flavor such as thin shape, flexible texture, rich color and chewiness. The varieties include ham, shrimp, cattail color, stinky tofu and other products.

2, Datong ginger

Datong ginger, produced in Xinjian, Dongdian and other places, is the top grade produced in Jiashe Courtyard and Jinhua Village. Because it used to be a tribute, most of it was sold to Datong or through Datong to Wuhan, Shanghai and other cities along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, so it was commonly known as "Datong Ginger". Datong ginger has the characteristics of large skin, thin skin, more juice and less residue, crispy meat and strong flavor. Since it became "tribute ginger" in the Song Dynasty, it has become famous all over the country.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Datong Ancient Town