Hotspot Engine Program What is the difference between the ancient capital and the ancient town?
Ancient Capital: It was the political center of ancient times, and was once a large city as the national capital. Such as Luoyang, Xi'an, Beijing, etc.
Ancient city: refers to a city that has historically established a county-level government office or higher. Such as Lijiang, Pingyao and other places.
Ancient town: refers to a residential commercial market town with a history of more than 100 years in ancient times. It has a long history, is large-scale, and retains the ancient architectural environment and cultural characteristics. Such as Jingdezhen, Zhuxian Town, Hankou Town, etc.
Ancient villages, traditional villages composed of "ancient buildings" as the main body, and villages that retain the connotation of traditional rural culture and folk customs"Ancient villages"。。
1. The ancient capital. 1) Four ancient capitals: Xi'an, Luoyang, Nanjing and Beijing.
2) Seven ancient capitals: Xi'an, Luoyang, Nanjing, Beijing, Kaifeng, Hangzhou, and Anyang.
3) Ten ancient capitals: Xi'an, Luoyang, Nanjing, Beijing, Kaifeng, Hangzhou, Anyang, Zhengzhou, Datong and Chengdu.
2. The ancient city, where the official offices at or above the county level are located, retains the ancient city walls, moats, etc.
1) Four ancient cities: Pingyao, Lijiang, Langzhong and Huizhou.
2) Four ancient cities: Pingyao, Lijiang, Langzhong and Phoenix.
3. Ancient town. 1) Four ancient towns: Jingdezhen, Foshan Town, Zhuxian Town and Hankou Town (the four ancient towns, as towns basically exist in name only).
2) The first batch of historical and cultural towns in China: the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and the State Administration of Cultural Heritage announced the first batch of 10 historical and cultural towns on October 8, 2003;
1.Jingsheng Town, Lingshi County, Shanxi Province.
2.Zhouzhuang Town, Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province.
3.Tongli Town, Wujiang City, Jiangsu Province.
4.Luzhi Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province.
5.Xitang Town, Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province.
6.Wuzhen, Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province.
7.Gutian Town, Shanghang County, Fujian Province.
8.Laitan Town, Hechuan County, Chongqing City.
9.Xituo Town, Shizhu County, Chongqing City.
10.Shuangjiang Town, Tongnan County, Chongqing City.
The second batch was announced on September 16, 2005, with a total of 34 towns; And then the first.
Three, fourth, fifth, sixth batches. As of October 25, 2023, there are 312 famous historical and cultural towns in China across the country.
4. Ancient Village: Chinese Historical and Cultural Village (the first batch).
1. Xiaxia Village, Zhaitang Town, Mentougou District, Beijing.
2. Xiwan Village, Qikou Town, Linxian County, Shanxi Province.
3. Yuyuan Village, Yuyuan Township, Wuyi County, Zhejiang Province.
4. Guodong Village, Wuyang Town, Wuyi County, Zhejiang Province.
5. Xidi Village, Xidi Town, Gang County, Anhui Province.
6. Hongcun Town, Hongcun Town, Gang County, Anhui Province.
7. Liukeng Village, Niutian Town, Le'an County, Jiangxi Province.
8. Tianluokeng Village, Shuyang Town, Nanjing County, Fujian Province.
9. Zhangguying Village, Zhanggu Town, Yueyang County, Hunan Province.
10. Daqitou Village, Leping Town, Sanshui District, Foshan City.
11. Pengcheng Village, Dapeng Town, Longgang District, Shenzhen.
12. Dangjia Village, Xizhuang Town, Hancheng City, Shaanxi Province.
5. Ancient streets. Top 10 Ancient Streets in China:
1.Chengdu wide and narrow alleys.
2.Tunxi Old Street (Huangshan City).
3.Three lanes and seven lanes (Fuzhou City).
4.Tianjin Ancient Culture Street.
5.Yixing Jia Lane, Taiping Street, Chaozhou.
6.Qingzhou Zhaode Ancient Street.
7.Harbin ** Street.
8.Zhangxi Old Street (Nanchang Wanshou Palace).
9.Tianjin Fifth Avenue.
10.Haikou Qilou Old Street.
Another way to put it:
1.Guozijian Street, Beijing.
2.South Street, Pingyao County, Shanxi Province.
3.** Street, Harbin City.
4.Pingjiang Road, Suzhou City.
5.Tunxi Old Street, Huangshan City.
6.Three lanes and seven lanes in Fuzhou City.
7.Qingdao City Eight Gates.
8.Zhaode Ancient Street, Qingzhou City.
9.Qilou Old Street in Haikou City.
10.Barkhor Street, Lhasa.
Ancient capitals, ancient towns, ancient villages, and ancient streets represent the traditional history and culture of China. Have you been to them all?