China is a country with a long history and ancient civilization, and there are many beautiful ancient towns preserved in the country. These ancient towns are like an ancient book, recording the life and history of the locals for thousands of years. Walking in the meantime, you can discover the beauty of ancient buildings, you can also taste the style of Jiangnan water towns, and you can also feel the tranquility and romance of the ancient town. Today, I would like to recommend to you the top ten most beautiful ancient towns in China, which are not only beautiful, but also 5A-level scenic spots.
1. Zhouzhuang Ancient Town.
Zhouzhuang Ancient Town is located in Kunshan City, southeast of Suzhou City, the ancient town is surrounded by water, because of the river into a town, according to the water into a street, with the street as the city. There are more than 10 ancient bridges built in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties on the well-shaped river, and many old houses still retain the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The bluestone pavement, small bridges, narrow alleys, Daiwa, and the Suzhou minor tune humming by the oarsmen render a Jiangnan ink painting of a small bridge and flowing water, which is what Zhouzhuang looks like. Although Zhouzhuang is not big, it is very exquisite, and it is known as "the first water town in the south of the Yangtze River".
2. Wuzhen. Wuzhen is located in Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, where the rivers are criss-crossed, and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal passes by the town, which can be described as an excellent location, and has many reputations such as "China's last pillow water family", "the land of fish and rice, and the house of silk". The ancient town is longitudinal and horizontal, and most of the houses are built by the water, and the rivers and streets are parallel, and the water and land are adjacent. Although many buildings in the ancient town have been renovated, a large number of ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing dynasties are still retained. Stroll on the bluestone road of the ancient town, the old street, the post office, the memorial hall, the art gallery, the museum...Compared with other ancient towns, it has a bit more literary and artistic atmosphere.
3. Xitang Ancient Town.
Xitang Ancient Town is located in Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, was founded in the Tang Dynasty, experienced the rise and fall of many dynasties such as the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, and now has a history of nearly 1,000 years. The first impression of Xitang is its water, Jiangnan is charming because of Xitang, and Xitang is beautiful because of water. The water surface of the Xitang River is wider than that of other ancient towns, which may be a difference between the ancient towns in Zhejiang and Jiangsu. Small bridges, flowing water, ancient alleys, green tiles, white walls, and dense willows constitute a beautiful picture. Take a walk through the promenade and take a rocking boat, and you will definitely be able to find a sense of belonging. It is not as commercial as Wuzhen, and the ancient town is quite large, making it the first choice for the ancient town in Zhejiang.
Fourth, Nanxun ancient town.
Nanxun Ancient Town is located in Nanxun District, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, the ancient town is large-scale, and many of the buildings in it are cultural preservation units, which is particularly dazzling. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Nanxun was an important silk town in the south of the Yangtze River, so that many rich celebrities were born, and it was an ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River with sufficient human resources and a combination of Chinese and Western architecture. Among the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, Nanxun Ancient Town is a special one, where there are not only the fireworks of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River, but also the integration of European architectural styles, known as the architectural museum of Chinese and Western styles, which is very worth seeing.
5. Huangyao Ancient Town.
Huangyao Ancient Town is located in the northeast of Zhaoping County, Hezhou, Guangxi, about 40 kilometers away from Hezhou city and about 200 kilometers away from Guilin City. It is a thousand-year-old town tucked away in a forest of karst peaks, rich in history and culture. The ancient alleys here are tortuous, making people feel like they are crossing through. Huangyao Ancient Town is far away from the hustle and bustle, the air is fresh, and it is so intoxicating to be in it. Here, you can experience a quiet and beautiful journey, enjoying a simple and elegant style. The residents of the ancient town often drink tea and chat under the big banyan tree, and play a few games of chess are also happy, even the spectators can't bear to leave, which really makes the best people forget to return.
Sixth, Zhenyuan Ancient Town.
Zhenyuan Ancient Town is located in Zhenyuan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. The ancient town ** Wuyang River meanders, passing through the city in an "S" shape, which has the charm of Taiji. The north bank is the old palace city, and the south bank is the old acropolis. Both cities were built in the Ming Dynasty, and there are still some city walls and gates. There are many ancient buildings, traditional houses, and historical docks inside and outside the city. Climb Shiping Mountain, overlook the whole picture of the ancient town, in the afterglow of the sunset, the ancient town looks very quiet and graceful. As night falls, the shining lights outline the ancient town in a colorful way, making the ancient town lively again, and being in it gives people a dreamlike feeling.
7. Tongli Ancient Town.
Tongli Ancient Town, located in Wujiang District, Suzhou City, was founded in the Song Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,000 years. The biggest feature of the ancient town is that there are many gardens, temples, mansions and former residences of celebrities in the Ming and Qing dynasties. One of the most distinctive is the retreat garden, although the garden is small, but it has a typical Suzhou garden gardening techniques, want to see the Suzhou garden and do not want to go to Suzhou, then you come here is good, not only can enjoy a garden, but also visit a Jiangnan ancient town, great value.
8. Huishan Ancient Town.
Huishan Ancient Town is located in the western part of Liangxi District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, China, and its history can be traced back to the Northern and Southern Dynasties, when only Huishan Temple was built, and the Tang Dynasty and Ming and Qing dynasties built gardens and ancestral halls next to the temple, and then gradually developed into an ancient town. There are many ancient buildings in the ancient town of the Ming and Qing dynasties, most of them are built along the street, and the architectural style is unique, including ancestral halls, ancient temples, ancient gardens, former residences of celebrities, etc. Throughout the ages, ancestral temple culture, celebrity culture, spring tea culture, garden culture, clay figure culture, etc. have all gathered here, so it is not only a place where humanities gather, but also the beauty of mountains and rivers, and has the reputation of "open-air museum" and "cultural treasure house".
9. Qingyan Ancient Town.
Qingyan Ancient Town, located in the south of Huaxi District, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, was founded in the Ming Dynasty and is one of the four ancient towns in Guizhou Province. The buildings of the ancient town are located on the mountain, the layout is exquisite, the stone carving, wood carving and other craftsmanship are exquisite, and at the same time contain many myths and legends and strong local characteristics, which is amazing. Walking in the town, stepping on the bluestone pavements and winding narrow alleys, occasionally stopping at the stone counters and wooden counters on both sides, I will inadvertently be attracted by the intricately carved mullions on the doors and windows, and the stone lions standing upside down on the stone workshop, and time seems to stand still. There are not only ancient temples here, but also solemn Catholic churches and ** churches, which are known as "the coexistence of three religions", which shows the tolerance of Qingyan Ancient Town.
10. Sanhe Ancient Town.
Sanhe Ancient Town is located on the shore of Chaohu Lake in Feixi County, Hefei City, Anhui Province. It is known as "one step across three counties, three counties hear the rooster crowing", and is named because the three rivers of Fengle River, Hangbu River and Xiaonan River run through it. The ancient town is a typical water town, which gathers rich cultural scenery and forms a unique "eight ancient" landscape in the Jianghuai region, namely ancient rivers, ancient bridges, ancient polders, ancient streets, ancient residences, ancient teahouses, ancient temples and ancient battlefields. Historically, it was not only a place where soldiers must fight, but also a place where businessmen gathered.
Stroll on the bluestone road, look at the gurgling water, cross the stone bridges, and feel the charm of the Hui style architecture, this is the ancient town of Sanhe.