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CAPTURING THE HISTORY OF FOTANG ANCIENT TOWN
Fotang Ancient Town or Fotangzhen as known in Chinese is one of the four most ancient towns in Zhejiang. It has a reputation of being a thousand year old town, a commercial port and also a holy place for Buddhism.
Strolling around this town gives you a feeling of going back to hundred years back. Although most of the ancient houses has been transform into commercial shoplots, apparently there are still some older generations who still lives there. The houses and buildings are very well maintained to preserve their authenticity.
You can also noticed some activities around like young ladies taking opportunity to dressed up in traditional costumes and have a makeover done for photography sessions. Older generations will gather together for some Chinese chess, mahjong or poker card session. It was quite an eye opening as such activities we can only see on TV if we are a foreigner.
No entrance fee for this town and it's opened till midnight. Ohya, remember to bring a powerbank as your mobile phone will be busy capturing photos 😉
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ncient towns in Jiangsu, Zhejiang
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Thought Wuzhen was already beautiful, until I visited Nanxun ✨
Among the many ancient towns in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, if I were to choose just one to visit, it would definitely be Nanxun. This Nanxun, just half an hour's drive from Wuzhen, and permanently free, really surprised me!
👉 What makes Nanxun different from other ancient towns❓
1⃣️ Connected to residential areas, so there are local residents living in the ancient town, full of local flavor
2⃣️ There are genuine century-old shops in the scenic area, with many locals dining there, such as Longfeng Noodle House
3⃣️ In addition to strolling along the small bridges and flowing water, there are also several Republican-era buildings 🏠 worth visiting in the scenic area, such as the Liu Family's Tihao, Zhang Shiming's old residence, Jia Ye's Book Collection Building, all of which are free.
👉 Travel Information
📍 Nanxun Ancient Town
⏰ Open all day
🎫 Free
Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself. There are buses from Huzhou High-speed Railway Station, but it is more convenient to come from Wuzhen. You can also take a ride-hailing car.
Dining: There are small local restaurants in the scenic area. You can choose the one with more people. I forgot the name of the restaurant I ate at before.
⚠️ Tips
✅ It is recommended to stay overnight and you can go to Baijian Building to take beautiful night scenes.
✅ The best places for photography are Baijian Building and Cross Harbor Wharf. These two places are even more beautiful at sunrise.
✅ In addition to taking a punt boat, Nanxun Ancient Town also has a water bus, 3 yuan/station, departing every 30 minutes, operating hours: 9:30-16:00, stopping at: Silk Terminal Station - Zhangjing River Station - Lianjie Bridge Station - Cross Harbor Station
✅ If you like ancient towns, you can visit Nanxun and Wuzhen together. It takes 30 minutes by car, and it takes about 1 hour from Nanxun to Xinshi Ancient Town.
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Ancient of Days
Chikan Ancient Town is located in Jiangmen city, Guangdong province. It offers a great collection of oldies but goodies, and surrounded by rivers and ancient trees. There are several watchtowers you can visit in the town and delicious famous delicacies to try. We have limited time so not much exploring was done but this is a definite recommendation to visit. It is open year round, from 9 am until about 8 or 9 pm. But it’s always best to confirm whenever you plan to go. Have fun! #guangdong #Jiangmen #ancienttown #mustvisit
The spirituality in Thien Mu Pagoda
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The next destination in my Hue trip is Thien Mu Pagoda, a place where ancient beauty, history, and spirituality converge. It's a cultural treasure that offers a profound and tranquil experience for visitors. My feelings about this pagoda are a deep appreciation for its enduring elegance and the sense of connection it provides to Vietnam's rich heritage.
Historical Significance: Thien Mu Pagoda is the oldest and most iconic religious monument in Hue. It played a significant role in the nation's history, serving as a center for Buddhism and a place of protest during the Vietnam War. The pagoda's association with the famous monk Thich Quang Duc's self-immolation in 1963 serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles for social justice and freedom in Vietnam.
Scenic Riverside Location: Perched on the banks of the Perfume River, the pagoda enjoys a stunning natural backdrop.
Spiritual Ambiance: The atmosphere at Thien Mu Pagoda is steeped in spirituality. It's a place of worship, meditation, and reflection.
Gateway to Hailuguo Glacier Park 🇨🇳
Moxi Town is located in Luding County, Sichuan Province. A 5 hour journey from Chengdu. Moxi town receives a lot of local and foreign tourists alike who want to see the Glacier Park. Tourists can book their hotel accommodation here as this town ia just at the foot of the Glacier Park. It is a beautiful little town that offers rich history too.
Getting There - So from Chengdu, the most convenient transporation is via bus. It is the cheapest too. You can book the bus tickets from Xinnamen Bus Station. We paid 115 per person which ia super cheap already.
Attractions - Hailuguo Glacier Park (the main attraction here but the town is an attraction itself)
Hotels - There a lot of accommodation options but we stayed at Beautiful Home Boutique Hotel Hailuguo. This hotel is available on trip.com so just check it out. The owner is so accommodating and kind.
Food & Restaurants - A lot to choose from. You will never go hungry.
‼️TIP
1. Don't just make it as your stop over and just stay in your hotel. Walk around the town. You will see nice cafe's and you'll be surprised that an important history happened here too.
Enjoy your Sichuan Trip .
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Watertown at Night!
Gubei Water Town is located on the northeast side of Miyun County in Beijing. This water town is about 2 hours drive from Beijing city. It is known for its northern architectural design and the culture and history of the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China historic period. Majority of the buildings in the town have been reconstructed using the traditional courtyard design. This Watertown has grown from just 5 ancient villages and a water source into a renowned holiday destination. There are lots of food and gorgeous little shops to visit. Night view is exceptional. I highly recommend to be there at night. We had a fabulous experience.
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Wuzhen, the Night Queen of Zhejiang
Wuzhen is one of the six famous ancient water towns south of the Yangtze River. It’s within the triangle formed by three top tourist cities: Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou. It has charmingly restored architecture and canals. The charm and the elegance of this ancient water town is undeniable. It is more than 1000 years old town with rich history and architectural elegance. It is about an hour long drive from Suzhou, China. This place is vast and suggested plan would be two days of itinerary with one overnight. You can at least leave with some satisfactions. If you don't try the boat, well your visit here is meaning less. Entrance ticket is 150 rmb and boat ticket one way is 60 rmb per person. Yes, it is bit expensive though but for a AAAAA tourist place, this amount is worth spending.
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Stunning Huangling Ancient Town & Terraces
Huangling Village is a highlight of traveling to Wuyuan! It’s especially beautiful in March when the yellow flowers are blooming, but also great in autumn and other times of the year.
There’s the ancient town to explore with lots of shops, handicrafts, tea and coffee, and more. Then there are lots of paths up and down the town where you can explore more and get away from the crowds.
Getting There: You can take a train to Wuyuan, or fly into Huangshan Airport or Jingdezhen Airport. Then take a car or taxi to the Huangling Scenic Area.
Depending on where you start from, there are cable cars you can take up the mountain, or a short walking path up stairs and across a beautiful bridge to get to the village. There is ziplining also available.
The entrance ticket costs 130 RMB, and I would recommend at least several hours to explore. Many people paid Huangling with other villages around Wuyuan, like Jiangling.
There are hotels in the ancient area, but we stayed in a hotel outside the ancient area, which made it convenient for leaving early in the morning for a flight the next day.
It was definitely more crowded on this weekend in March because it’s peak season for the flowers, so avoid weekends if you can. But overall it was a lovely trip and I would recommend visiting!
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Relaxing escapade outside Chengdu 🇨🇳
Very aesthetic hotel outside of Chengdu. This hotel is located just an hour away from Chengdu . It is called Hiti Alruo Resort in Dayi and it is near Ancient Anren Town.
I highly recommend a weekend trip just to breathe and relax, this place is fancy and you can book a room with a soaking tub.The facilities are top class, everything is just oitstanding in my opinion. Our friends just treated me and my husband for a weekend getaway and we were surprised how beautiful the surrounding area is.
The hotel offers a free flow beer from 16:00-17:00 so we had a good late afternoon drinks just right before dinner. We opted to go eat out for dinner as we wanted to try the local food. The breakfast is also good.
You can easily book this hotel here on trip.com.. It isn't cheap though but if you really wanna treat yourself for a good and relaxing place to stay in while in Dayi then this hotel is the best one for you..
We really enjoyed our stay here.
Enjoy your Dayi trip.
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Over 25 Scenic Spots Within One Ancient-Town!
Pingyao Ancient City in Shanxi is really worth visiting. Within the walls of the ancient old town, there are over 25 Scenic spots to explore: Old residents of famous locals, temples, a library, post station, old banks etc.
🎟️ Entrance for all scenic spots: 100RMB (3 days validity of the ticket)
🚆 Pingyao station for older slow-trains and Pongyao East for high speed connection
#pingyao #shanxi #history #chinatrip #ancienttown
Famous Pingyao Ancient City in Shanxi
Pingyao Ancient City is one of the four most famous ancient cities in China.
Pingyao is in Shanxi province in central China. It has a highspeed-train and slow-train station and is therefore easy to reach.
🎟️ To visit the over 30 scenic spots inside the Ancient Town, you can buy the 100 RMB 3-day-ticket. During that time, you can visit all the scenic spots as often you want.
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A beautiful place in a small town
This is one small beautiful ancient town in Quanjiao Anhui province , Taiping Ancient City 太平古城. It’s more beautiful at night with light shows and many foods and games to try .
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Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, Shanghai🏮
Getting There - End of Line 17, Zhujiajiao🏮🚂
Attractions - A Beautiful Ancient Watertown🍁
Hotels - Day Trip from Downtown Shanghai🇨🇳
Food & Restaurants - Local Cuisine🥟🍜🍲🍚🍢
Shopping - Lots of Stores and Souvenirs🌅
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is one of Shanghai’s hidden gems and is an easy day trip from downtown!🇨🇳🚂 Located towards the end of line 17, Zhujiajiao is known for its beautiful canals, quaint buildings and peaceful backstreets ✨⭐️ Here, you can experience a real ancient Chinese town and enjoy all of its details! listen to talking birds, watch the morning boats travel down the canals or eat some yummy local food - this is a truly unmissable day out in Shanghai!🇨🇳🚂🧡🍁🍂 #2023travelwish #tripblazers #ancientlandmark #ancienttown #shanghai #shanghailife #shanghaitravel
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Exploring historical Jincheng...
Dayang Ancient Town (大阳古镇) is located in Jincheng, Shanxi Province of China. From the high-speed train station it is actually quite a long distance in the car, the older train station is therefore closer. It is accessible by bus also.
Once inside, descend the steps and through the magnificent front gate. You will be greeted by numerous small alleyways and corners along with rows of well-kept old buildings of various purposes; from houses, through to temples and restaurants. The area is well signposted in both Chinese and English along with maps to use. The people here were very friendly and the whole place is very picturesque! The best time to come is definitely first thing in the morning during the spring or summer time, as there are few people and you can take photos much easier. Be sure to check the tourist information office at the front gate and get a free map, as this makes the visit much easier.
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ZhuJiaJiao Water Town, a Lovely Site!
#meetshanghai ‘s one of the beautiful water town, Zhujiajiao.
If you’ve been to Qibao, this place is definitely MUCH bigger and better, and one of the more-accessible option compare to all the other ancient towns across the city.
Tips: check the weather before you go! I went there when it was cold and super windy and rainy, the only thing we could do was getting a hot bowl of TangYuan 汤圆 and coffee to keep us warm. Oh, and there’s a cafe with corgi as their mascot!
Have you been to this place before? What do you think?
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Address - 课植园路555号 KeZhiYuan Road No.555
How To Get There - take metro Line 10 to Hongqiao Railway Station then transfer to Line 17 and stop at Zhujiajiao Station, walk 10-15minutes to reach there.
#shanghai #ancienttown #watertown #tripblazers
Autumn Trip to Jiezi Ancient-Town
In the northwest suburbs of Chengdu is Jiezi Ancient Town, a huge old town worth a visit.
Jiezi ancient Town is hundreds of years old and has many traditional lanes and buildings. There are four quite touristic streets and many other streets where you can still experience local life.
✅ What to do?
- Try local food and snacks
- Drink fresh fruit from local farmers
- Take a walk around the lanes
- See and buy local handcraft
📍 How to go to Jiezi (Chinese name 街子古城)
The cheapest way is with the inner city train to Qingcheng mountain and then Bus 102 until the old town. Easier is with taxi or bus from Chengdu center.
#fallingforfall #jiezi #chengdu #sichuan #ancienttown
Grand Canal, 📍Hangzhou
Glooming days should be spent exploring ancient streets along the river bank, especially the Grand Canal area in Hangzhou 🤩🤩
The architectural streets are amazing to experience as every corner you turn thers something new to see.. This pedestrian street has alot of boutiques, gift shops and some delicious tea houses along side vintage cafes that serve specialized drinks while your sat along the river bank watching the people boat riding passing by you 📸
The place is wide enough to spend your whole afternoon exploring as there is alot to see and some really cool instagram worthy pictures to be taken, and a good area for bloggers to vlog about while walking around 📸🤩
📍 长征桥路与和睦路交叉口 ( By Didi)
🕰️ 11:00 till late
💰 Free
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Gankeng Hakka Pagoda
The Gankeng Hakka village was extremely lively on the October national holidays. There were much more people here than normal and many food vendors and shops and stalls were open. Near the main entrance there is a winding path that leads up to this large pagoda, unfortunately we couldnt climb up it but there was still a good view from the bottom. It is apparently a replica of an ancient pagoda built by Hakka people in Guizhou province many years ago. The pagoda is near an ancient style hotel and the entrance to a small childrens petting zoo/farm area called "Little Hakka village"
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Best vibes for a coffee / tea break
Xunmi Exquisite Cafe offers the best environment for a relaxing stop for food and a drink. Interior decor is impeccable 🥰
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Wentang hot springs
Wentang is a small town close to Yichun and it is famous for hot springs. You can get there by public bus, which takes 45 minutes or a taxi which takes 30 minutes. And Yichun is accessable by fast train. The town has beautiful, ancient architecture, with many non expensive, very good restaurants. It's also a good place to buy chrysanthemum tea. There are many hot spring options, around the town and everything is walking distance. At night the town is ful of lights and steam. Especially in winter it's a great place to visit and enjoy hot water in cold air.
#rediscovertravel #wentang #yichun #hotsprings #ancienttown
Away from crowd lead me to the ancient town.
The Huangyao ancient town is a unique and remarkable place with amazing scenery. If you are tired of modern Chinese cities, this is the place you must visit also there are so many popular ancient towns in the Guangxi region to check out too This town has a long history of nearly 1000 years and the original one can be dated back to the Song dynasty. One of the top ancient towns in China. This town is most famous for its mountains with caves, pavilions, temples, ancestor hills, old trees, and tables. Also, this place was the shooting place for a famous International movie "The Painted Veil".
Every corner of the two presents a typical Chinese scene and presents marvelous photo views. It has been described as that: "Huangyao town as a millennium collection, have been forgotten in the library quiet I the shelves when people come inadvertently turned this beautiful chapter, simple and elegant style to conquer the hearts of the people".
#passionpassport #china #guangxi #travelinspiration #exploring #gooutside #passionpassport #ancienttown #awesomepic
Ancient Hakka Minority village in Shenzhen
Gankeng Hakka town is an old style ethnic minority recreation village in Shenzhen. It is free to enter and look around. The village has many small shops, cafes and restaurants located through the small alleyways leading around the village. The alleyways themselves are very beautiful. Up a set of stairs there is a small museum with some historical information about the ethnic minority and the village. I particularly enjoyed the old style advertisements for old products. Walking around the village gives you a sense that you have been transported back in time.
#grouptravel #historicculture #ancienttown #shenzhen #domeld
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Lijiang | Shuhe Ancient Town 🏮
North of Lijiang Is Shuhe Ancient Town , its cobble stones bright Yunnan colors and wooden architecture gives the streets a beautiful feel.
You can find cafes , hotels , grocery stores and many food options inside the town. It comes to life in the afternoon , from Yunnan rose 🌹 cookies to woven scarfs are some of the local finds. If your staying near the town , you will visit allot as it has the Bivou restaurant inside the town. This organic western restaurant was one of our many stops to eat while staying in town.
Over all great location is a must visit.
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Unforgettable experience in Fenghuang!🖤
Fenghuang or the Phoenix Ancient Town is located in Hunan province. It’s one of the most famous ancient towns in China. One of the activities that you can enjoy there is to rent a costume and walk around the city talking to the locals who most of them are dressed up too, taking photos with them and also with the incredible landscape. It’s a really nice experience.
-The costume costs around 20-50¥ per hour, depending on the shop, there are countless shops for renting costumes. Also, if you need a photographer they can provide as well.
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Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang
A 50 minutes taxi ride from Lijiang Airport. Shuhe Ancient Town is bursting with charm and character. Lots of traditional architecture, narrow alleyways, shops, restaurants, cute coffee shops and bars to explore. There’s a lovely walk along the river with beautiful trees, flowers and shrubs, which is perfect to appreciate nature and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Shuhe Ancient Town is more serene than Lijiang Ancient Town and is well worth a visit, especially if you want a more relaxing experience. The surrounding countryside is so lusciously green and the mountain setting is spectacular. The people are very friendly and eager to welcome you. #architecture #ancienttown #nature #shuheoldtown
Village adventures
This is a little village not too far from Beijing. It is a lovely place to see some ancient architecture and meet some interesting people. It is a nice place to go for a day trip. #china #ancientlandmark #ancienttown
Zhenyuan Ancient Town
The city lights up at night making it absolutely gorgeous. Walking along the river during the day and night is a lovely time. The people are very friendly. There is a cave you can visit that looks out over the river.
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Drinks Stands in Xitang
There’s lots of choice for drinks and snacks in Xitang, however I liked the style of this little stall which sold tea and juice at reasonable prices.
My drink of choice was Blueberry Bubbles and it was incredibly refreshing in the heat. The service is pretty speedy and while you wait you can have a look around the closest stalls.
📍 下西街46号
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Xitang Wine Museum
Once inside Xitang Ancient Town, you will find many stores and home stays. However, the ticket for entry to the Ancient Town also offers entry to the small museums inside here. One of these is the China Wine Museum.
It’s quite small in size but it is filled with ceramics and wine related objects from various areas of China. Each piece has a detailed label of its history and how it could be used.
Walking around here will take only 20-30 minutes maximum as it’s only 3 rooms in total. It’s quiet inside but AC is not included. Wear a mask and take a break from the heat outdoors while finding out about Wine history in China.
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Xitang Ancient Town
Xitang is an Ancient Town that’s quiet and out of the way. It’s classed as Zhejiang Province, in the small town of Jiashan, Jiaxing.
I found it easier to reach there by taking a train to Jiashan South and then a didi to reach the entrance. The didi cost 70RMB each way.
Entrance into the ancient town is 95RMB, this also guarantees entry into the small museums inside the town.
Many small boutiques and cafes are lining the streets, it’s easy to follow the routes along the river, even crossing over the bridges regularly to see both sides. There’s also many home stays in the area if you decide to stay and see the evening version of the town.
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