Qingyan Ancient Town in Guiyang

📌"Qingyan Ancient Town" 青岩古镇景区 📍Address: China, Guizhou, Guiyang, Huaxi District, 114县道 邮政编码: 550601 Qingyan Ancient Town is a building with a deep historical background. Climbing a hillside not too high on the side of the town can give a bird's-eye view of the whole town. Nowadays, because of its long history and strong cultural atmosphere, Qingyan Ancient Town has become an attractive destination for numerous domestic and foreign tourists. Qingyan Ancient Town, together with Zhenyuan, Bing'an, and Longli, is considered one of the top four old towns in Guizhou. Established in 1378 by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of China's Ming Dynasty (1358–1644), Qingyan was historically a key military fortress and trade hub. Qingyan is also noted for its rich religious culture. Taoism, Buddhism, Catholicism, and Christianity coexist in ways rarely seen in China. The round, domed churches and aged temples impart distinctive charm to the small town. The magnificent city walls divide Qingyan into inner and outer towns, with four giant gates facing different directions.