Songkou Ancient Town

A millennium-old town, the charming Songkou. Songkou Ancient Town is located in the southwestern part of Yongtai County, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, with beautiful mountains and clear waters, and a simple and profound atmosphere. It is 82 kilometers away from Fuzhou City, and it takes more than an hour's drive. The transportation is convenient. Songkou Ancient Town covers an area of 257 square kilometers, with a population of 32,000. On both sides of the main street of the ancient town, shops stand in great numbers, and the street is bustling with people coming and going. There are many snacks on the street, such as egg swallows, nine-layer cakes, pickled vegetable pancakes, and red mushroom chicken soup, all of which are very delicious! Songkou Ancient Town formed a market during the Song Dynasty and has been established as a town since the Yuan Dynasty, with a history of a thousand years. The ancient town is a gathering place of culture, with many ancient residences, and is a famous historical and cultural town in China. Strolling along the main street of the ancient town, you will see: the Time-Space Post Office, the old site of the Songkou People's Court, the Songkou Supply and Marketing Cooperative, the umbrella shop, the cloth shop, the grocery store, the watch shop, the bamboo weaving shop, etc. Leisurely walking to the ancient pier, watching the Zhangxi River flow slowly, the ancient village smoke curling up, the eyes full of lush greenery, a beautiful pastoral life painting unfolds before your eyes, touching your heart. Looking back, an ancient building 'Dexing Building' stands at the ancient pier, which is a wooden structure. Its design is very unique, built along the slope, with flying eaves and corners, especially imposing! Admiring the superb carpentry skills of the ancients! Would you like to experience Songkou Ancient Town?