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#Huangyao Ancient Town Huangyao Ancient Town is a picturesque and historically rich destination located in Zhaoping County, Hezhou, Guangxi, China. With a history spanning nearly a thousand years, this well-preserved town offers a glimpse into China’s architectural and cultural heritage.  ⸻ 🏯 Historical Background • Origins: Established during the Song Dynasty (Kaibao era, 968–977), the town’s name derives from the two predominant family surnames in the area: Huang and Yao .  • Development: The town flourished during the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, with many structures from these periods still standing today .  ⸻ 🏞️ Architectural and Natural Features • Layout: Huangyao spans approximately 3.6 square kilometers and is characterized by its traditional Ming and Qing dynasty architecture .  • Structures: The town boasts over 300 ancient residences, 20 temples and ancestral halls, and 10 pavilions and opera stages .  • Streets and Bridges: Stone-paved streets and ancient bridges crisscross the town, adding to its historic charm .  • Scenery: Surrounded by karst peaks and traversed by streams, the town offers stunning natural landscapes . Getting There - Attractions - Hotels - Food & Restaurants - Shopping -

I was staying at the Dayuan Culture Theme Hotel (Mojia Dayuan, meaning the mansion of the Mo’s). It lies on the southern edge of the ancient town. At this location, the three sub-streams of the Yao river converge. The Dayuan Culture Theme Hotel is an antique building itself. Originally the building belonged to the Mo clan. In the old times, the villagers referred to it as Xianshan Study. During the times of New China, the government had used the building as a warehouse storage for food. The house was built in the traditional style of siheyuan, which was a very popular building format, particularly in Beijing, for the thousands of years. Buildings are built on all four sides of a courtyard. This format was usually built to give home to large multigenerational households. The building’s foundation was made of bluestones (limestones) and it took five years just to lay the foundation. In 2008, the government handed this building back to the Mo’s. In 2015, after careful restoration efforts, which included the fitting of materials that mimic an “aged look,” the hotel opened its doors to visitors. #huangyao #hezhou #guilin #guangxi #china #southchina #黃姚大院文化主題酒店 #黃姚 #hostel #ancienttown #ancienttownvibes #莫家大院

A leisurely walk within the ancient town of Huangyao will take some three hours or so. The storefronts were all well-kept and the walk was pleasant with many photogenic spots. Huangyao has had a history of over one thousand years. The town came into being during the Kaibao Period of the Song Dynasty. The ancient town went through a period of expansion during the Ming Dynasty, and it thrived during the Qing Dynasty. Because the villagers that live there mostly had the surname of Huang and Yao, this ancient town became known as Huangyao. This cobblestoned part of the town is very picturesque. Set against the famous karst peaks of Guilin, Huangyao breathed antiquity amidst a serene nature. Along comes a sense of self-assuredness over its own historic beauty. The closest town to Huangyao is Hezbou in Guangxi. To go there, I highly recommend hiring a driver. It took hours for me to get there by the public bus. #Huangyao #china #ancientown #guangxi

At the Qianxing Square drop-off point I first came across the Ancient Stage. Built in the third year of the Jiaqing reign in Ming dynasty (1524), the Ancient Stage was the only building in Huangyao that served the purpose of cultural performances. When it was running, the dramatic works of Guangxi Opera and Huadiao featured prominently in its programs. In terms of architecture, the Ancient Stage is a “single-eave, eight-pillar pavilion-type stage with gable-and hip-roof.” The stage consists of a the front stage and a rear wing room. #hezhou #huangyao #ancienttown #ancienttownvibes #ancientstage #古戲台 #廣西 #guangxi #黃姚古鎮