Jinzhong Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Pingyao Ancient City Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Hold on! Recommendations for 7 travel destinations suitable for October-December
Avoiding the National Day, staggered travel from October to December, if you haven't planned yet and don't know where to go, look here, I have compiled 7 super beautiful tourist attractions for you, collect them and go with your family and friends!
1⃣️Guangwushan
Starting from October every year, the land of China from north to south will be ignited by this fire-like red, known as the 'longest natural red carpet in Asia'! It is the largest red leaf viewing area in Asia, and the red leaf season lasts for a month~
🎈 Guangwushan Town, Nanjiang County, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province
2⃣️Changbai Mountain
This is a magical world that is not inferior to Kanas, Tianchi, canyons, forests, waterfalls, every scene is incredibly beautiful. In winter, the snow-capped mountains, the frozen Tianchi, plus the sky blue that is unbelievable, it's just too beautiful!
🎈 Southeast of Chibei District, Erdaobaihe Town, Antu County, Jilin Province
3⃣️Tengchong
The average annual temperature is 19℃, the climate is comfortable and pleasant, and it has also been rated as 'one of the most suitable places for human habitation'. Here, you can completely fall in love with autumn and take you into the beautiful season of golden yellow fallen leaves in Ginkgo Village and the romantic Wuliang Mountain winter cherry blossoms.
🎈 Western Yunnan Province
4⃣️Shennongjia
In October-November of Shennongjia, it is even more 'colorful' that makes people lose their self-confidence - as far as the eye can see, the hills and valleys are all colors splashed by the autumn wind
The colorful oil painting-like light and shadow, the pure sky is vast and
Deep, a few white cotton-like floating clouds are floating leisurely~
🎈 Northwestern Hubei Province
5⃣️Shanxi
In Taiyuan City, visit Hengshan and Jinci to understand Chinese ancient architecture and religious culture. You can also go to Pingyao Ancient City and stroll in this small town with a history of 4,000 years, feeling the strong historical atmosphere on the stone street
6⃣️Western Sichuan
The colorful forests in Western Sichuan are blooming, and the maple leaves are brilliant, attracting tourists from all over the place. If you can encounter such a color feast, it will definitely leave a heavy color in your memory~
🎈 Western region of Sichuan Basin
7⃣️Yunnan
The autumn in Yunnan also contains grandeur, the trees with colorful layers, reflecting on the lake, like the mirror of this autumn color, the distant snow-capped mountains, also willingly become the background. The tenderness of the wind, flowers, snow and moon, the just right coolness, the leisurely half-day leisure, the grandeur of the golden...
Ping Yao Gu Cheng aka Ping Yao Ancient City. This ancient city is located in Ping Yao City, Shanxi province. I guess many people herd about this place, about this very famous city and germ of Shanxi Province (not Shaanxi). This is the one of the most well preserved ancient cities in China. Thriving through the centuries in the ancient time, it has survived twenty's century and appears in its unique and charming style in front of our eyes.
I would like to emphasize this is real city, all buildings are really ancient, not the new made after 2000 year. Really, unique place. The city is presented by its ancient streets and everywhere small museum are ready to accept guests. Every building is a museum, ancient hall or rich family yard. There are a lot of special artifacts. Totally, the visiting requires two days to visit every small place. Ticket gives the access to every location. Each place in this city deserved separate introduction.
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ancient city of Pingyao. a nice short breather away from the typical hustle and bustle of China’s bigger cities. all the buildings have been painstakingly preserved and you get to enjoy being lost among its many alleys.
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Pingyao is one of the old ancient city in China which is still very original and it is also one of the UNESCO world heritage site. This ancient city is surrounded by its outstanding city walls which were used by the guards to protect the city from enemies in the past. If you come here, try to find hotel inside the ancient town as it is a really nice area. You can also find many traditional restaurants and shops inside :) #HalloTrip
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Qiao Family Courtyard Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Qiao Family Court yard. We are in Pingyao ancient city, Pingyao, Shanxi province, China. Every corner, every small narrow streets here in Pingyao ancient city hides surprises. What kind of surprise could be expected from one of the richest family of ancient Pingyao? It is really impressive. After entering here it is becoming clear, this family was very rich and had earned a lot of money by the successful trade operations to keep such kind of house and territory for private use. Now this court yard is a tourist spot and interesting museum. This is also good option for taking pictures and opportunity to become more familiar with Pingyao ancient city history.
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Shanxi people are familiar with the Qiao Family Courtyard because of the Shanxi merchant culture. Foreigners know that the Qiao Family Courtyard is mostly because of the movie "The Red Lanterns Hang High". But the correct way to visit the Qiao Family Courtyard is not just to see the red lanterns. Only! The architectural layout of the
Qiao Family Courtyard and the precious cultural relics in the collection are worth reading.
So go to the Qiao Family Courtyard, dont just look at the red lanterns. Its more worth seeing than the red lanterns. Its the three treasures in the collection of the Qiaos compound. Each of these three cultural relics is not small, some still unique.
Kowloon screen:
The object with the dragon naturally can't be separated from the palace. The screen of the Kowloon is flowing out of the palace. Under the chance of coincidence, the Joe family bought a huge sum of money to buy it back. The
Kowloon screen is made of huanghuali wood, and the nine dragons on it are alive. A closer look reveals that there are still 72 dragons, so the total is eighty-one dragons.
Kowloon Lights:
Kowloon Lights Craftsmanship is exquisitely crafted and crafted. The structure is unique and ingenious. It is a luxurious and practical wood carving craft.
The Empress Dowager Cixi fled to Xi'an when the Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded, and Qiao's family donated 300,000 silver and the Queen Mother to solve their urgent needs. After the Empress Dowager Cixi thanked his loyalty and rewarded two Kowloon lanterns, the country has yet to find a third flaw.
Rhinoceros spectroscopy:
There is a rhinoceros mirror in the No. 3 hospital of Qiao's house. It is about one meter in diameter, two meters high and weighs one ton. It uses the hardest rare wood of the wood. The system is a national first-class cultural relic, and it is also the treasure of the town house of Qiao.
In addition to architecture, the Qiao Family Courtyard also boasts exquisite cultural relics and treasures
Royal residences have the Forbidden City, while civilian homes boast the Qiao Family Courtyard, which we will appreciate today from an artistic perspective.
📜【Basic Information】
Visiting time: The scenic area covers 8,724 square meters, with a building area of 4,175 square meters
⏰A minimum of 2-3 hours is required for a visit
Scenic area opening hours: 8:30-17:30
Ticket price: 115 yuan
‼️Every visitor to the Qiao Family Courtyard cannot help but exclaim: The Jin merchants were so wealthy! This fully reflects the visiting value of the Qiao Family Courtyard
🏘️【Architecture】
The Qiao Family Courtyard is the residence of the famous commercial and financial capitalist Qiao Zhiyong from the Qing Dynasty, originally built during the Qianlong era. It underwent expansions and renovations, and by the early years of the Republic of China, it became a magnificent architectural complex. It embodies the unique style of northern Chinese civilian residences of the Qing Dynasty and is acclaimed by experts and scholars as 'a dazzling pearl in the history of northern civilian architecture'
🎨【Wood Carving】【Stone Carving】【Brick Carving】
The wood carvings in the Qiao Family Courtyard are exquisitely detailed, diverse in style, and rich in cultural atmosphere; the colorful brick and stone carvings and painted decorations in the courtyard have high artistic and research value. The art of brick carving, in particular, is extensively used, with exquisite craftsmanship and a wide range of subjects, highlighting the architectural artistic characteristics of the Qiao Family Courtyard, making it an irreplaceable cultural treasure.
🪟【Plaques】
The most classic of which is 'Hui Fang'
The Hui Fang plaque is carved from a single piece of walnut wood. Its shape is like a lotus leaf, symbolizing the Qiao family's pursuit of refined character. The leaf is surrounded by curling edges, with clear veins, a masterpiece of ingenuity. The plaque bears the words 'Hui Fang,' with 'Hui' meaning to gather and 'Fang' referring to good virtues and reputation. The two large characters 'Hui Fang' in clerical script on the lotus leaf are bold and vigorous, with an extraordinary presence. These characters were written by the great calligrapher Zhao Tieshan, signifying that virtuous people gather together.
🖼️In addition, there are other art pieces such as 【Painted Decorations】【Screen Walls】inside the Qiao Family Courtyard.
The shooting location of Raise the Red Lantern - Qiao's Grand Courtyard
Qiao's Grand Courtyard🏮, also known as Zhongtang, is located in Qiaojiabao Village, Qixian County, Shanxi Province, and is a national key cultural relics protection unit.
In 1990, Zhang Yimou's film 'Raise the Red Lantern' and the 📺 TV series 'Qiao's Grand Courtyard' were shot here.
If you have seen these dramas, you will definitely be familiar with the scenes here.
🏮The rows of red lanterns, the exquisite carvings, the tall brick walls, the props from the movie are still preserved to this day, giving a strong sense of immersion.
✅Travel Tips~
1⃣️Qiao's Grand Courtyard is quite large, with many steps and thresholds within the scenic area, and involves a lot of walking👣, so it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes👟.
2⃣️Zhongtang is the main building, and the visiting route can follow the sequence of Courtyard No.1 (Old Courtyard) → Courtyard No.2 → Courtyard No.3 → Courtyard No.5 (The Most Beautiful Courtyard) → Courtyard No.6 (Garden🖼️) → Treasure Courtyard, without retracing your steps.
3⃣️It is advised to hire a guide👩🏻🏫 or bring a tour guide, otherwise what you see will only be the courtyards🏘️. What needs to be understood here is the history of the Qiao family's rise to wealth and their business strategies.
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Shuanglin Temple Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Amazing Shuanglin Temple in Shanxi
Shuanglin Temple is a temple full of history in the heart of Shanxi. The temple is located in Pingyao, an ancient city with an amazing old town.
📍 Best way to get there is by taxi from Pingyao city. It's about 15 minutes from downtown. You can also walk or take a bus. Pingyao has two train stations.
🎟️ Ticket to the temple is 35RMB and is not included in the Pingyao Ancient Town ticket.
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Step into the treasure house of Oriental colored sculpture art—Shuanglin Temple
Shuanglin Temple is known as the "treasure house of Oriental colored sculpture art". The 10 temples in the temple preserve 2052 colored sculptures of various sizes from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, of which 1556 are relatively intact. Its works are called "real, unique treasures" by experts from UNESCO. Shuanglin Temple was established before the Northern Wei Dynasty and was rebuilt in the second year of Wuping in the Northern Qi Dynasty more than 1400 years ago. It was originally named "Zhongdu Temple" because the Zhongdu County was set up here during the Han Dynasty. Shuanglin Temple
Pathfinder Episode 26: Unparalleled Shuanglin Temple 2
Hanging Sculpture Chapter:
Shuanglin Temple, this is the second hanging sculpture.
These photos are all small parts, imagine, the entire hall walls, top beams and columns are full of these exquisite statues...
Tomorrow, Xixi County will be even more stunning, after all, it once commanded the martial arts world:
Stop at the hanging sculpture!
The meaning is like not looking at the mountains after returning from Huangshan, after seeing me, don't look at others.
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Shuanglin Temple Portrait Chapter:
The Shuanglin Temple in Pingyao County, Jinzhong, the actual construction age is difficult to verify, but from the cultural relics preserved in the temple, it has been at least 1400 years now.
National key cultural relics.
Three entrances hall, the statues are exquisite, the hanging sculptures densely cover the four walls and the horizontal and vertical beams. No repairs have been made, no color has been added, it's so original.
One of the must-see temples in Shanxi.
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Zhenguo Temple Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Shanxi, a severely underestimated tourist province! It's really powerful!
Shanxi is so powerful that you will be amazed again when you sort out the photos. Compared with the delicacy of the south, the roughness and heaviness here is simply breathtaking. Walk the Lianglin Road again, feel the romance of the Northern Wei, Liao, Jin to the Tang Dynasty in the murals, ancient temples, and colored sculptures, and touch the cultural context.
As many people comment on Shanxi: 'When the ancient buildings appear naked in front of you, the visual impact of the moment makes people lose interest in the museum where the cultural relics are evenly illuminated by lights'
4 days and 3 nights itinerary
D1: Zhen Guo Temple - Pingyao Ancient City - Ma's Mansion - Shuanglin Temple
D2: Wang's Mansion - Datong Ancient City
D3: Huayan Temple - Shan Hua Temple - Yungang Grottoes
D4: Yong'an Zen Temple - Hanging Temple - Ying County Wooden Pagoda
🌈Zhen Guo Temple
The only existing Five Dynasties colored painting and wood structure in China, an ancient temple of the Northern Han Dynasty comparable to Dunhuang
🌈Pingyao Ancient City
The most intact ancient county in China, a World Cultural Heritage
🌈Ma's Mansion
Representative of Pingyao Jin Merchant's Mansion, the viewing platform can overlook the whole Pingyao
🌈Shuanglin Temple
Exquisite Yuan and Ming colored sculptures, Tang locust tree, Song stele, Ming bell have high artistic value
🌈Wang's Mansion
If the Wang family returns and doesn't look at the courtyard, it is grand and solemn, known as the folk Forbidden City
🌈Datong Ancient City Wall
Walk in the Northern Wei capital, visit the city wall, drum tower, Qian tower, Kui Xing tower
🌈Huayan Temple
Liao inherited the Tang system, Liang Sicheng called it 'a unique product in the country, a national treasure for a thousand years'
🌈Shan Hua Temple
The largest existing Liao and Jin building, with Rakshasa clay sculptures and Ming Dynasty temple murals
🌈Yungang Grottoes
The Northern Wei Dynasty excavated the whole country, read all the volumes of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and only worshipped Yungang in his life
🌈Ying County Wooden Pagoda
The oldest and tallest wooden pagoda in China, known as the museum of bucket arch
🌈Yuan Jue Temple Brick Pagoda
A solid brick pagoda in the style of imitation wood and dense eaves under Mount Heng, inheriting the Song and Liao style
🌈Yong'an Zen Temple
Yuan Dynasty wooden architecture, Yuan Dynasty murals, calligraphy plaques, amazing
🌈Hanging Temple
Built in the late Northern Wei Dynasty, a 1500-year-old air loft on the cliff
🌈Datong Earth Forest
The landscape formed by wind and water erosion is most charming when the sun sets on a sunny day
It's cold and windy in winter, remember to choose good weather, be sure to keep warm, the attractions are far apart, it is recommended to rent a car or charter
Shanxi is too much of a treasure, what other private attractions do you have, welcome to share 😘
Shanxi Travel Guide Must-see for the Spring Festival in 24 years
🗺️🗺️【4 days and 3 nights route】
Day1️⃣: Zhenguo Temple-Pingyao Ancient City-Yima Family Courtyard-Shuanglin Temple
Day2️⃣: Wang Family Courtyard-Datong Ancient City
Day3️⃣: Huayan Temple-Shanhua Temple-Yungang Grottoes
Day4️⃣: Yongan Zen Temple-Hanging Temple-Ying County Wooden Pagoda
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🚗🚗【About Transportation】
1️⃣It is recommended to choose to take a taxi🚗, with a wide range of routes, and there will be no traffic jams.
2️⃣It is recommended to choose to go to Taiyuan South Station or Taiyuan Station🚄, close to the city center, convenient transportation.👍
3️⃣It is recommended not to take a black car, it is easy to be pitted, and there is no security.🙅
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🥘🥘【Shanxi Cuisine】
1️⃣Baked bun🫓: squid, chicken, sesame sauce is delicious
2️⃣Pingyao Beef🐂: Historical, fat but not greasy, lean but not firewood
3️⃣Taigu Cake🍪: It is a traditional famous dish in Shanxi, crispy but not hard, soft but not skin, beef sausage
4️⃣Fried Bowl Tuo🥣: Dong Fried Bowl Tuo's special food is a very famous snack
5️⃣Hunyuan Cold Noodles🍜: Yuan Liang has a history of thousands of years, add chili oil flavor one
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🌈🌈【Local Features】
1️⃣Shanxi's characteristic diet is mainly sour (vinegar), most dishes are not spicy🈚️, don't worry if you don't eat spicy
2️⃣Shanxi has a profound cultural heritage, and due to climatic conditions, cultural relics are easy to preserve, which means that Shanxi's ground cultural resources (statues, ancient buildings) are very rich.
3️⃣The prices in Shanxi are cheaper than those in first-tier tourist cities💰, of course, eating in scenic spots🍚 is still relatively expensive (per capita 50~100r💰).
Shanxi—Pingyao—National Historic and Cultural City
Pingyao County is the second batch of China's historical and cultural cities, along with Lijiang Ancient City in Yunnan, Langzhong Ancient City in Sichuan, and Shexian Ancient City in Anhui, known as the 'Four Ancient Cities' that are best preserved in China. With a history of more than 2700 years, it is a county rich in cultural relics in Shanxi Province, with more than 300 ancient sites. The 'world-renowned' Rishengchang Bank is known as the 'ancestor of modern Chinese banks', Shuanglin Temple is praised by experts as the 'treasure trove of oriental colored sculpture art', and the Wanfo Hall of Zhenguo Temple is one of the earliest and most precious wooden structures in China.
Take the high-speed train from Wuhan to Pingyao via Shijiazhuang, about 6 hours. 597R
Route: Pingyao City Wall—Pingyao Confucius Temple—City God Temple—Rishengchang—Shuanglin Temple—Zhenguo Temple
Pingyao City Wall: The route to climb the city wall is from the entrance of Yingxun Gate, where you can enjoy the scenery of Pingyao while walking. When you get to the exit of Yunlu Street, go straight and you will soon reach the Confucius Temple.
Pingyao Confucius Temple: The Confucius Temple is full of cultural atmosphere, and there is also the Dragon Gate symbolizing good luck. Remember to walk through it for good luck.
City God Temple: The City God Temple is opposite the Confucius Temple, you can visit it on the way. The City God Temple has colored glazed tiles, and it is a unique combination of the City God, Kitchen God, and Wealth God temples. If you worship the Wealth God, you must not miss it.
Rishengchang: The ancestor of modern Chinese banks, it was the first private financial institution in China that specialized in deposits, loans, and exchange business, pioneering the Chinese banking industry.
At noon, I went to eat Kao Lao Lao, Pingyao beef, which has a unique taste. In the afternoon, I went to two temples.
Shuanglin Temple: Shuanglin Temple faces south with the north behind, covering a large area. The western part is the temple yard, with ten halls and three courtyards. The front yard consists of the Sakyamuni Hall, Arhat Hall, Wusheng Hall, Earth God Hall, Yama Hall, and Heavenly King Hall; the middle yard consists of the Great Buddha's Hall and the Thousand Buddha Hall and Bodhisattva Hall on both sides; the back yard consists of the Goddess Hall and Zhenyi Shrine. The eastern part is mainly the Zen yard and the sutra room.
Zhenguo Temple: The Wanfo Hall is one of the earliest and most precious wooden structures in China, with more than 100 existing murals, which are continuous and rich, worth seeing.
In the evening, I went to eat Hongwuji's old vinegar braised beef, the meat was tender and the taste was great, after eating, I went to the high-speed rail station to go home.
Pathfinder Episode 22: Must-see recommendation Zhen Guo Temple in Shanxi
Zhen Guo Temple in Pingyao, built in the seventh year of Tianhui in the Northern Han Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (963 AD), is one of the three existing Five Dynasties buildings in Chinese Buddhist temples.
It is said that the statues in the temple have not been attempted to be repaired in modern times and retain their original state, which is shocking.
It is about ten kilometers away from Shuanglin Temple.
It is one of the highly recommended temples.
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Pingyao Ancient City Wall Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Enjoy Pingyao's City Wall
The ancient city wall of Pingyao is besides Xi'An, Nanjing and the great wall one of the best preserved city walls in todays China.
A walk with you partner, friends or family takes about 3 hours! So you can also only walk a part of the wall
📍 Pingyao Ancient City Wall surrounds Pingyao, which has two train stations!
🎟️ Ticket for Pingyao including City Wall is 100 RMB per person (3 days valid)
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Pingyao is known as UNESCO wolrd heritage site, because it is the original ancient town in China. It has wall surrounding the ancient city part, which you can go up to and see the view from above #happynewyear #chinabeauty
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Recommendation, Four Ancient Cities
The four most profound ancient cities in China, each of them is well-known, and the last one has a unique flavor.
The vast land of China has nurtured countless beautiful landscapes and rich cultures. Among them, the four ancient cities of China - Pingyao, Lijiang, Langzhong, and Huizhou, are attracting the attention of countless travelers with their unique charm. Today, let's walk into these ancient cities together and explore their cultural connotations and historical heritage.
1. Pingyao Ancient City
Located in the central part of Shanxi Province, Pingyao Ancient City is a well-preserved ancient county town. This city has a rich historical and cultural heritage, the most famous of which is the ancient architectural group of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Walking on the streets of the ancient city, it seems to have traveled through time and space back to the Qing Dynasty. Recommended attractions include: Pingyao Ancient City Wall, Ancient Market Tower, Ancient County Government, Rishengchang Piaohao, etc.
Photo Strategy: Walking on the streets of the ancient city, a casual shot is a postcard full of historical sense. Try some retro-style photos, wearing Hanfu or cheongsam, can better show the charm of the ancient city.
Food Recommendation: Pingyao's beef, bowl holder, soup dumplings and other delicacies are not to be missed. In the traditional market of the ancient city, you can also taste a variety of authentic Shanxi snacks.
Best Play Time: Spring and autumn are the best time to play in Pingyao, with pleasant climate and beautiful scenery.
2. Lijiang Ancient City
Located in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, Lijiang Ancient City has a colorful local culture and unique Naxi style. This ancient city is known as the water city, with small bridges and flowing water, red lanterns hanging high, and the ancient buildings form a beautiful picture. Recommended attractions include: Sifang Street, Mu Mansion, Lion Mountain, etc.
Photo Strategy: The night view of Lijiang Ancient City is particularly charming. Walking in the alleys in front of Sifang Street or Mu Mansion, you can take very emotional photos. Try some black and white style photos, which can highlight the historical heaviness of the ancient city.
Food Recommendation: Lijiang's chicken bean jelly, pickled fish, casserole cake and other delicacies are very distinctive. At the night market in the ancient city, you can also taste a variety of authentic Yunnan snacks.
Best Play Time: Lijiang is suitable for play in all seasons, but the climate in spring and autumn is the most pleasant.
3. Langzhong Ancient City
Located in Langzhong City, Sichuan Province, Langzhong Ancient City is a well-preserved ancient city of Ba and Shu culture. This city has a long history and rich cultural heritage, the most famous of which is the ancient star constellation and geomancy culture. Recommended attractions include: Zhang Fei Temple, Wulong Temple, Tengwang Pavilion, etc.
Photo Strategy: The architectural style of Langzhong Ancient City is unique, mainly black tiles and white walls. You can try to show its beauty through various angles of shooting. In attractions like Zhang Fei Temple and Tengwang Pavilion, ancient costume style photos are also a good choice.
Food Recommendation: Langzhong's beef noodles, hot and sour noodles, sugar oil fruit and other delicacies are very distinctive. On the old street of the ancient city, you can also taste a variety of authentic Sichuan snacks.
Best Play Time: Spring and autumn are the best time to play in Langzhong Ancient City, with pleasant climate and beautiful scenery.
4. Huizhou Ancient City
Located in Huangshan City, Anhui Province, Huizhou Ancient City is one of the famous cultural cities in ancient China, with a rich historical and cultural heritage and a unique Huizhou architectural style. This city is known for its ink painting-like landscape and simple and elegant Huizhou architecture. Recommended attractions include: Huizhou Ancient City Wall, Ancient Pagoda, Ancient Bridge, etc.
Photo Strategy: The ancient buildings and landscapes of Huizhou Ancient City are very beautiful. You can try to use a telephoto lens to capture the mountains in the distance and the ancient buildings nearby. You can also come to the river in the evening to shoot the night view of the ancient city. Huizhou's cuisine is mainly light and fresh, famous for Huizhou stinky tofu, Huizhou steamed meat, etc. In the traditional market of the ancient city, you can also taste a variety of authentic Anhui snacks.
Best Play Time: Spring and autumn are the best time to play in Huizhou Ancient City, with pleasant climate and beautiful scenery. At the same time, Huizhou in summer is also a summer resort.
The four ancient cities of China each have their unique charm and historical and cultural heritage. Whether it is the simple and heavy Pingyao, the colorful Lijiang, the ancient and mysterious Langzhong, or the landscape-like scenery of Huizhou, they all make people linger. I hope this guide can provide some help and reference suggestions for your trip, I wish you a happy journey!
The motherland of Pingyao, Pingyao City, is a square, with a perimeter of 6,163 meters. The south wall was built with the Zhongdu River, and the remaining three sides were all in a straight line. The city wall is 8 to 10 meters high, the bottom is 8 to 12 meters thick, and the top is 3 to 6 meters thick. The wall is made of earth and soil, and the straw is layered to stretch the ribs. The outer wall bricks are white and gray, the top bricks are paved, and the inner side is provided with effluent channels. There are 6 gates and gates on the wall, and 1 turret in each corner. There are 72 enemy buildings every 50 meters, a total of 72, and there are more than 3,000 in the mouth. It is said that there are three thousand disciples according to Confucius. Designed for twelve. However, except for the city gate and the pass, the rest have been mostly ruined. Among the six gates, there is one in each of the north and south, and there are two things in the east and west. The outer gates of the east and west are built with the attached Yucheng, which is shaped like the head and tail of the tortoise, and the street layout in the city is similar to the turtle's back. It is called "Mutland".
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