Huangyao is an ancient town with a history of nearly a thousand years. It was born in the Song Dynasty, built in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty and flourished in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. Because the town is dominated by Huang and Yao, it is named "Yellow Kiln". Huangyao Town is located in the northeast of Zhaoping County, Hezhou, Guangxi, with typical karst landform, towering peaks, deep caves, surrounded by Qingxi and towering ancient trees. There are eight streets in the town. Most of the houses keep the Ming and Qing styles, and the streets are paved with bluestone slabs.
"Where there are mountains, there is water, where there are bridges, where there are pavilions, and where there are couplets, there are plaques" is the most accurate description of Huangyao ancient town. Most of these rich cultural landscapes are Ming and Qing architecture, which is the most unique scenery of the ancient town.
Second, Old Town of Lijiang.
Old Town of Lijiang, also known as Dayan Town, is one of the most famous towns on the ancient tea-horse road. The Southern Song Dynasty began to take shape and has a history of 8900 years. Since the Ming Dynasty, Old Town of Lijiang has been called "Dayan Township", hence its name, because it lives in the center of Lijiang Dam, surrounded by green hills, and there is clear water between green fields, just like a big jade inkstone. In the ancient city, there are blue tiled wooden buildings, ancient streets and stone alleys, and flowing bridges. Standing on the east street of Gucheng, you can look up at Yulong Snow Mountain.
Third, the ancient city of Fenghuang
The ancient city of Fenghuang is located in the southwest of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province, and is named after a peak that looks like a phoenix spreading its wings and flying. This is a gathering place for ethnic minorities, mainly Miao and Tujia. Phoenix is a beautiful and comfortable town with good scenery and simple folk customs. There is a quaint atmosphere here and a strong ancient town culture. Phoenix is the most beautiful in the morning and evening, and the atmosphere is particularly good.
Fourth, Wuzhen.
Wuzhen is located at the northern end of Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province. Together with Zhouzhuang, Tongli, Luzhi, Xitang and Nanxun, it is also known as the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, and is known as the land of plenty and the house of silk. It was once called Wu Dun and Qingdun, with a long history of more than 6,000 years. As a typical water town in the south of the Yangtze River, Wuzhen has completely preserved the original style and pattern of the ancient water town in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. The street is formed by the river, and the street bridge is connected. The houses are built by the river, and the water and town are integrated, and the architectural factors with unique charm in the south of the Yangtze River, such as Shui Ge, small bridges and slate alleys, are organized.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) Xitang
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 has won the favor of tourists with its three characteristics of "more bridges, more lanes and more corridors". Among them, the veranda along the river is the most attractive. This is a unique building in the water town. The veranda with a length of 1.300 meters 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 a civilian town, everything is so simple, without the prosperity of Zhouzhuang, the richness of Nanxun and the strong commercial atmosphere. However, the unique charm of Xitang fascinates overnight travelers.
Six, Zhouzhuang
Zhouzhuang is the first water town in China, located in the center of Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou. After more than 900 years of vicissitudes, the architectural style of the original water town is still intact. More than 60% of the houses in the town are still built in Ming and Qing Dynasties, with nearly 100 classical houses and more than 60 brick-carved gatehouses. The most representative are Shen Ting and Zhang Ting. There are many ancient bridges in Zhouzhuang, the most famous of which is undoubtedly the "Double Bridge". Zhouzhuang has also preserved 14 ancient bridges with their own characteristics, which are isomorphic, creating a wonderful landscape painting of "small bridges flowing with water". Listening to a Kunqu opera and tasting grandma's tea here is even more attractive. Overlooking Zhouzhuang from a height, the lake just embraces Zhouzhuang.
Seven, Dali ancient city
The ancient city of Dali is adjacent to the rippling Erhai Lake in the east and the verdant Cangshan Mountain in the west, forming an urban pattern of "one water surrounds Cangshan and Cangshan embraces the ancient city". In the past, some old houses in streets and lanes can still be found. There are flowers and trees in the courtyard, birds and flowers are singing, outdoor streams and canals are gurgling, and the scene of "three wells at a time, several pots of flowers in one household" remains the same.
Eight, Chikan Ancient Town
Chikan Ancient Town, located in the middle of Kaiping City, was founded in Shunzhi period of Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 350 years. It is an ancient town with strong Lingnan characteristics and profound cultural heritage. The commercial competition between local Guan family and Situ family has been going on for a long time, which has intensified, prompting Chikan ancient town to develop from a small town market to a prosperous commercial port. Guanzu and Situ Library, built by two clans, have become the landmark buildings of the ancient town, which are famous far and near.