The ancient town of Huangyao in Guangxi Province is nestled in the mountains in the southeast of Guigang City, surrounded by verdant peaks and tranquil waters reflecting the houses on both banks. It has a long history, and there have been records of the establishment of the town since the Southern Song Dynasty. The years have left heavy traces here, but they are also full of the freshness and tranquility of time.
The ancient town is surrounded by mountains and rivers, the scenery is charming, and it is a perfect picture scroll between mountains and rivers. The beauty of Huangyao comes not only from its unique geographical location, but also from the many historical relics and sites that have been preserved to this day. From the mysterious ancient stage of the Qing Dynasty to the ancient square bridge, from the ancient city wall with thousands of walls to the green tiles and red bricks on the streets, all of them are full of nostalgia and poetry, attracting countless tourists to linger.
Walking into Huangyao Ancient Town, the first thing that catches your eye is the patchwork of ancient buildings. Houses and shops with white walls and black tiles, cornices and corners are lined up along both sides of the street, and they are quaint. During the walk, I saw that the old stone road was polished smooth and abnormal, as if telling the vicissitudes of history. Most of these ancient buildings have been baptized by wind and rain for hundreds or even thousands of years, and are still in good condition, showing the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties and even the first period.
The town's long and slender stone streets are lined with a variety of stalls and vendors, ** local traditional handicrafts or special snacks, smart handicrafts and tempting food atmosphere intertwined into a vivid folk painting. Craftsmen who make traditional silver jewelry can be seen everywhere, and they concentrate on their ingenuity to create jewelry full of national characteristics.
In this gentle land, the most praised is the unique clan culture of Huangyao Ancient Town. There are many ancestral halls in the ancient town, and each clan has its own genealogy and ancestral hall. The concentrated embodiment of these clan cultures not only promotes family unity, but also strengthens the cohesion of the whole society. The ancestral halls distributed between the streets and alleys all express the importance of the ancestors to inheritance and family glory.
It must be mentioned that there are a large number of excellent folk art and intangible cultural heritage preserved in Huangyao Town. Local operas, folk songs, dances and traditional festivals, such as torch festivals and dragon boat races, are recreations of the history of the ancient town and give visitors the opportunity to learn more about the local culture.
Afterwards, if you continue to walk along the stone street, you can find that most of the antique tea houses and small shops are built on the street. Here, it is a very pleasant pleasure to slow down, enjoy a cup of local tea, or participate in the chess and card entertainment of local residents. The people here live at a slower pace and live in harmony, making you feel like you're away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.
As night falls, the ancient town is covered with a veil of mystery. Under the dim street lamps, the ancient buildings add a bit of seclusion and elegance. If it coincides with the festival night with brilliant lights, the whole ancient town is immersed in cheerfulness and peace, dragon dance, lion dance, firecrackers, lantern lighting, and various traditional folk activities are endless, presenting a moving folk feast for tourists.
The intoxicating beauty of Huangyao Ancient Town is not only its quaint scenery and rich history and culture, but also its ability to provide modern people with a back-to-basics lifestyle. Here, you can slow down the pace of life, get away from the noise of the modern city, experience a simple and simple joie de vivre, and feel the pure relationship between people diluted by modern life.
Huangyao Ancient Town is not only a thousand-year-old town, but also a life attitude and taboo state of mind. She is like an old man who has gone through ups and downs, with rich experience and broad connotations, and still maintains that calm and far-reaching heart. Whether it is a quiet morning or a starry night, Huang Yao can give everyone a sense of tranquility and serenity, so that everyone who walks into her arms can feel the picturesque breath of life.