_ zhigu town
l zhigu town is located in Wuzhong district, Suzhou city, 18 kilometers west of Suzhou city, with a history of more than 2,5 years. It is one of the top ten ancient towns in China. _ Zhi is famous for its water, bridges, lanes and celebrities. There are 41 ancient bridges and dozens of ancient houses in the ancient town, with different styles and antique colors. In addition, for thousands of years, Lu Zhi's soil and water have nurtured many celebrities. Compared with Xitang, Zhouzhuang and other water towns, the commercial atmosphere in Lu Zhi is not too strong so far.
main attractions: Shenzhai, Baosheng Temple, Ye Shengtao Memorial Hall, Xiaozhai, Wangtao Memorial Hall, Wansheng Mihang, Zhimingren Hall, Jiangnan Cultural Park, Shuixiang Women's Wear Museum, etc.
Gourmet: Qing Tuan, Zongzi Sugar, Qiuxiang Begonia Cake and Dried Radish.
Admission: 49 yuan/person (the online booking price may actually vary), free access to the ancient town.
Transportation: From Suzhou, take a bus or bus and arrive in 1.5 hours.
Qiandeng Ancient Town
In Kunshan, Suzhou, there is another ancient town with a history of more than 2, years called Qiandeng Ancient Town.
This is the birthplace of Kunqu Opera and the hometown of Gu, an outstanding thinker, writer and patriotic scholar in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. His famous saying "Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the world" has always inspired countless people with lofty ideals in the world. Although small, it has condensed the essence of thousands of years and is a proper one-day tourist attraction. Yu's pawnshop in the town has the reputation of "the first pawn in China", and Enbukuji, a thousand-year-old temple, has the largest jade Buddha in the world.
When you come to Thousand Lights, you naturally have to listen to Kunqu Opera and Pingtan. On the stage in the ancient town, there are fixed performances every day. The year before last, I stepped on the bluestone road, drank hot tea and listened to the gentle soft words of Wu Nong. There is no hustle and bustle, as if through the old times.
main attractions: Qiandeng Hall, Enbukuji, Gu Jian Memorial Hall, Garden, Gu Former Residence, Gu Garden, etc.
Gourmet: Thousand-lamp stinky tofu, crisp sock soles, oil chopping boards, and cooktop noodles.
Admission: 5 yuan/person (the online booking price may actually vary), free access to the ancient town.
transportation: from Suzhou/Shanghai to kunshan, and then transfer.
Chikan Ancient Town
This place is favored by many directors. Movies such as Let the Bullets Fly, A Generation of Masters, Drunken Boxing, The Story of Hong Kong, and The Storm in the West Lake were all filmed here. There are not only arcade buildings with a long history, but also Chikan Film and Television City, which was rebuilt according to the style of the 192s. There is also a library with a history of nearly a hundred years, and the living atmosphere of the old Cantonese.
there are more than 2 towers alone. With a history of 4 years, Ying Long Ta, the south building of the anti-Japanese ruins, the famous libraries of Guan Zu and Situ, and the arcade of Xidi Road have gathered so many important scenic spots, which is a multicultural ancient town. Why don't you go?
main attractions: Liyuan, arcade, film and television base, Ying Long Building, Situ's Library,
Cuisine: Gu Jing Roasted Goose, Clay Pot Rice, Tofu Corner, Sugar Water
Admission: the ancient town is free, and the film and television base is 4 yuan/person.
transportation: take a bus from Guangzhou to Kaiping, then transfer, or drive by yourself.
However, the news a few days ago was that Chikan ancient town was under maintenance and the opening time was not fixed. Go after asking.
Huangyao Ancient Town
Huangyao Ancient Town is the best preserved Ming and Qing architectural complex in Guangxi with a history of nearly a thousand years. "Where there is mountain, there is water, where there is water, there is bridge, where there is bridge, there is pavilion, and where there is couplet, there is plaque" is the most iconic feature of Huangyao ancient town. It is located in Hezhou City, Guangxi at the junction of Guangdong, Guangxi and Hunan provinces, surrounded by beautiful karst landforms. There is a strong atmosphere of life here, and the original style is relatively complete.
Gupo Mountain near Hezhou is rich in vegetation and water resources. Known as "China Forest Waterfall Grand View Garden" since ancient times, it is also one of the best natural oxygen bars in southeast China.
ticket: 1 yuan/person (online booking price may actually vary).
transportation: Guangzhou or Guilin, take the high-speed train to Hezhou (within 1.5h) and change there.
Tea Cave Border Town
There has always been a yearning for the border town, and the Xiangxi story written by Shen Congwen happened in Tea Cave. Tea cave is located at the junction of Hunan, Guizhou and Chongqing provinces. Today, every second or eighth day of the lunar calendar, people of all ethnic groups in the border areas of the three provinces come to tea cave to catch up with the "frontier field" (market) and come to the border town. They must go to Cui Cui Island to see Cui Cui! Be sure to feel Du Lala! Aizhai Bridge and Dehang Miao Village near Chadong are also very good small scenic spots!
main attractions: Cui Cui island, water pier and diaojiao building.
Food: ginger candy, jelly, bowl cakes, etc.
Tickets: free, with additional tickets for Cui Cui Island and only a few dollars for Du Lala.
transportation: Zhangjiajie airport, the nearest airport nearby, is still recommended. It takes about 2 hours to drive from Zhangjiajie to Huayuan County and then transfer.
it's about 5 kilometers from Chongqing or Changsha airport. You can take the train or drive for half a day.
from 21 to 21, it extended to the southwest hinterland. Gongtan Ancient Town, located in the west of Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County in Chongqing, is a bright pearl in the ancient town of western Sichuan! The diaojiao building in Gongtan ancient town, which is surrounded by mountains and waters, is magnificent and exquisite, and integrates Wujiang landscape with Tujia culture as a whole. The Tujia Diaojiao Building here is a large-scale building with a history of more than 1 years, which was built in the Shu and Han Dynasties. In Gongtan, you can see busy docks, primitive Tujia culture and well-preserved Ming and Qing architecture. The ancient town of Gongtan has a slow pace. Here, you can not only experience corn lanterns, Yang lanterns, lanterns, batik and other cultures, but also watch the scenery quietly and find a pub to eat authentic Sichuan cuisine. It's a fairy day.
It's only an hour's drive from Gongtan to Wuling Peach Blossom Garden. It is suggested to arrange the time to visit Gongtan, Wujiang Baili Gallery and Taohuayuan Scenic Area by boat according to personal preference, and have a leisurely long vacation!
main attractions: Jia Ranchang, Xiqin Guild Hall, Chuanzhu Temple, Dongjia Ancestral Hall, and Qiaozhong Bridge.
food: mushroom balls, fried bracken with old bacon, radish with trotters, cold tofu, bean curd, Wujiang fish.
ticket: 16 yuan/person (online booking price may vary).
Transportation: There are buses (No.11) bound for Youyang at Caiyuanba Bus Station and Chaotianmen Bus Station in Chongqing. After arriving at Youyang, turn to Gongtan, or drive 36km. It takes about 5 hours/Zhangjiajie (flying to Zhangjiajie Airport) and takes 25km by car. It takes about 3 hours from Guiyang, less than 5km by car and about 4.5h hours.
Take the train from Chongqing North Railway Station to Youyang Railway Station (forty or fifty blocks), and then transfer to Gongtan. About five hours.
get off the p>K73 train at Pengshui Station and take a cruise at Pengshui Wanzu Wharf to Gongtan, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Wujiang Gallery.
Gongtan Ancient Town
There are many ancient towns in Shaanxi, but Qingmuchuan is the most beautiful one in my heart. Maybe you haven't heard of this name, but people who have seen "A Generation of Heroes" will know that this is Lei Feng Town in TV series! The ancient town is surrounded by mountains and waters, and the Jinxi River divides the town into two halves, one narrow and one thick.
it is shrouded in mist all the year round. Stay here for one night, climb up early to overlook the ancient town, watch the sun shine through the mist to the whole ancient village, and then go down the mountain to have a hot breakfast. It is comfortable to think about it.
Main attractions: Weijia, Yangfangzi, Rongshengkui, Tobacco House and Furen Middle School.
food: roasted buns, chicken, grilled fish, noodle soup with sheep blood, bean jelly, etc.
Admission: 54 yuan/person (online booking price may be different)
Transportation: Take the high-speed train from Xi 'an to Hanzhong (multiple trips every day, within 1.5 hours), and then drive for 26 kilometers. You can drive or take a bus. Or take the train to Pingyangguan. If you are in a hurry, you can go back and forth to Xi 'an in one day. If you are more relaxed, you can spend the night here.
Qingmuchuan Ancient Town
Friends from Shanxi can't leave, or friends who want to travel to Shanxi but have been to Pingyao, Qixian and other places. After detailed screening, I think Yangshan/Wangmang Ridge/Xiyagou Wall-hung Highway in Dayang Ancient Town is a route with few people and good scenery (if you haven't been to the Imperial City Xiangfu, it is recommended by 5 stars, it is in Jincheng). Most of the ancient towns in Shanxi are also buildings in Ming and Qing dynasties, mostly residential, atmospheric, low-key and exquisite, focusing on humanities rather than landscape. Dayang ancient town has a long history and profound cultural heritage, and many corners are full of stories. Known as "Kyushu Needle Capital". In ancient times, needles for sewing clothes came from here and even were exported overseas. You can learn some "needle culture" here. There are performances in the streets during the day, and there are fire sacrifices and iron-striking flowers at night (free), and the town is also free to enter and leave.
Main attractions: Zhangdu Courtyard, Wuli Old Street and Dragon Tree.
Cuisine: Zezhou roasted green onion, oil cake, millet pancake, oil lake corner, etc.
Admission: free
Transportation: it is no more than 4h from Taiyuan/Shijiazhuang and about 2.5h from Zhengzhou.
Dayang Ancient Town
The last thing I want to talk about is Gubei Water Town, a place that has been popular in the circle of friends for a year or two, not to mention the small holiday. Even the weekend rooms should be booked in advance. But! Why do you recommend this place? Because Bishui Town at the foot of the Great Wall seems to be the only one here, it combines the characteristics of the north and south water towns, melts into the mountains and rivers, and covers at the foot of the majestic Great Wall, making people practical and cordial. No matter the scale or management, it is first-class. There are various specialty shops, snacks, dye houses, galleries, handicraft workshops, observation decks and the Great Wall of Simatai. There are many performances in different periods, and there are light shows in the evening. A two-day tour is ideal. At the same time, even if there are many people in Gubei Water Town, you can find many places with winding paths and secluded places to take high-quality photos. You need to explore them carefully ~
Stay in the scenic spot if you can, because Gubei is clean in the morning and evening. For those who live in the scenic spot, it is undoubtedly a quiet and comfortable holiday paradise.
The night view of the ancient Yishan in the north also makes people feel like a dream.
Main attractions: Simatai Great Wall, Yongshun Dyeing House, Eight Banners Club and wangjinglou Water Dance Show.
Admission: 14 yuan/person, Simatai Great Wall is extra.
Transportation: It is the most convenient to charter a car from Beijing, which costs more than 2 yuan each way and takes about 2 hours. Or take a through train from Dongzhimen.
Tips: Hotels in scenic spots must be booked long in advance, otherwise you will cry! Hotels basically send hot spring tickets.
Well, Bian Xiao is recommending these ancient towns for everyone. I hope I can help you make a choice. I hope you have a wonderful trip!