Huangyao Ancient Town

📍Hezhou, a quiet ancient town of a thousand years. 🌊Huangyao Ancient Town, hidden between green mountains and rivers, without excessive commercialization, it seems like a paradise. 🏞Dongtan Ridge, if you don't go to Dongtan Ridge, you are not a guest of Huangyao. Here you can overlook the entire karst landform of Huangyao, which is as beautiful as a fairyland. 🚣Shihua Yaojiang Scenic Area, with bamboo raft drifting as the main feature, you can take a bamboo raft and enjoy the beautiful scenery that is like a masterpiece. 🗻Gupo Mountain, a famous natural oxygen bar in South China, with a forest coverage rate of up to 93%. 🌾Zhongshan Ten Mile Gallery, a typical landscape of rural scenery, where villagers work hard at the foot of the green mountains. 🛶There is also a lotus pond surrounded by mountains in this landscape, and boating on it is like traveling into the ink painting of the ancients~ Come to Hezhou to feel the beautiful scenery here! 💖🌄🛶

Located in Guangxi, Huangyao Ancient Town is truly 'scenic with mountains and rivers.' Visitors find themselves as if in a traditional Chinese ink painting, surrounded by quaint architecture and ancient trees that reflect the town's sense of history. The town's quiet and peaceful atmosphere allows the usually busy 'office workers' to instantly forget their work-related troubles and enjoy a leisurely life.

Guangxi is not only home to Guilin, but also this forgotten ancient town. Hezhou📍Huangyao Ancient Town~~ · Before going, I also read many posts advising caution, saying that the ancient town is quite small and overly commercialized; but fortunately, it's quite close. It's just a two-hour high-speed train ride from Guangzhou to Hezhou, so I still wanted to go and see for myself. Hezhou, like Guilin, features karst topography with its majestic peaks, among which Huangyao Ancient Town is nestled; it has a completely different charm compared to the ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River with their small bridges and flowing water. - 🚄【Transportation & Accommodation】 You can take a high-speed train directly to 'Hezhou Station'. After getting off, there are buses to Huangyao Ancient Town, but I recommend carpooling as it's about 40 minutes by expressway and much faster than the bus. · For accommodation, you can stay within the scenic area, which is convenient for sightseeing; you can ask the owner to help you buy tickets, as locals can get them at a cheaper price. - 🍜【About Food】 Douchi (fermented black beans) is a specialty of Huangyao Ancient Town. Locals combine it with various ingredients, such as douchi spare ribs, douchi rice noodles, and if you like, you can also buy some Huangyao douchi to take home; there are also local delicacies like nine-layer cake, scallion rolls, and grey water glutinous rice cakes to try. When traveling, I, with my 'glass stomach', also like sour and spicy flavors😅 I always carry stomach medicine💊. This gastro-intestinal pill is a staple for me, a small pill that crumbles easily, dissolving completely in 9 minutes, containing wood creosote which can quickly stop diarrhea~ I heard that every Teochew family has a bottle🤨 - ✅【Must-Visit Spots】 Dailong Bridge: Built during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, it is a landmark of the ancient town's scenery, and the movie 'The Painted Veil' was once filmed here. Dragon Claw Banyan: A very distinctive large banyan tree, resembling a huge dragon claw, located at the entrance of the scenic area, right next to Yao River, and particularly eye-catching. Stone Skipping Bridge: Consists of 31 stone piers arranged in a row, with the spacing between the piers set according to the walking pace of people, facilitating pedestrian access without affecting flood discharge. - Overall, Huangyao Ancient Town is quite nice, and two days and one night are enough without needing to stay too long. Here you can find both the gentleness and beauty of the ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, as well as its own unique ruggedness and simplicity. If you also want to experience a different kind of ancient town charm, why not come and take a look~~ ------------------- 🎨For those who like it, save the code! -

Huangyao Ancient Town.. Huangyao Ancient Town travel guide is as follows: 1. Ancient Stone Street: Huangyao Ancient Town has 8 stone streets, including Jinde Street, Yingxiu Street, Tianran Street, Zhongxing Street, Anle Street, Lianli Street, Longpan Street, and Shanbang Street. Among them, the stone street of Yingxiu Street is the widest, about 5 meters; the narrowest part is the sheep alley mouth of Jinde Street, less than two meters. 2. Dailong Bridge: Dailong Bridge was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. It is the largest of the 15 ancient bridges in Huangyao and is also a landmark of the ancient town's scenery. On the right bank of the bridge is the Jianlong Temple, and there are many strange rocks beside the bridge, including stones shaped like turtles, camels, and giant snakes. 3. Immortal's Ancient Well: The spring water of the Immortal's Ancient Well gushes all year round, no matter how dry or flooded, it always remains unchanged. It is said that water taken from the spring on the morning of the seventh day of the seventh lunar month can be preserved for three years without spoiling, and drinking it prevents all kinds of diseases. 4. Dragon Claw Banyan: The Dragon Claw Banyan gets its name because its aerial roots resemble dragon claws and is over 500 years old. The ancient tree grows out of the rocks, tightly embracing the stones, and its roots cannot fully extend, hence it is also called 'Rock Banyan'. 5. Guo's Mansion: Guo's Mansion is a typical flat courtyard-style building in Huangyao Ancient Town, built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, covering an area of about 20 acres. It has four gate towers including Jielong Gate and Taiping Gate, with a pond and garden in front of the gates, and high stone walls surrounding it, with nearly a hundred rooms.

Huang Yao is located in Hezhou, Guangxi province. It is one of the best preserved ancient towns in all of China with a history of over 1000 years. The town is immaculate, with numerous narrow cobbled streets opening up onto squares, ponds, lakes or gardens. The town runs either side of a small river, which has a clear and central prominence in the life of the locals. The town is full of coffee shops, restaurants, boutique restaurants and craft shops. The perfect place for a weekend away!#history #ancienttowns #guangxi #freehotelstay #falltrip

Staying in a quaint guesthouse converted from an old house while visiting Huangyao Ancient Town, the courtyard is lush and the ancient charm remains, creating a tranquil and comfortable resting space. In the afternoon, stroll through the stone slab lanes of the ancient town to explore the traces of history, passing by the ancient well of the immortals. This well cleverly connects to the river channel, with the water flowing gently. On the steps around the ancient well, the locals continue their traditional washing methods, presenting a simple and rustic life scene, reflecting the unique design wisdom of the ancient town coexisting with nature. As night falls, the lights are first lit by the lake in the ancient town, and crowds gather to enjoy a visual feast. The dazzling iron flower performance is as brilliant as fireworks, and the thrilling acrobatics of walking on a tightrope and riding on a wire are even more breathtaking, highlighting the liveliness and vitality of the ancient town. Walking through the streets and alleys of the ancient town, many well-preserved Ming and Qing courtyards and ancestral halls tell the story of the years. Shops are lined up, and the local specialties, preserved plums and tangerines, are very popular. We couldn't help but buy some to taste. Despite the constant stream of tourists, the ancient town still maintains its simplicity and quaintness. Huangyao Ancient Town

After the first sentence, there is a line break. East has Zhouzhuang, west has Fenghuang, north has Pingyao, and south has Huangyao. Different ancient towns have different flavors, and the ancient towns in the south have a kind of watery beauty that belongs to the south. The thousand-year-old Huangyao Ancient Town also exudes its unique charm. 🚄It takes two hours by high-speed train from Guangzhou to Hezhou, then transfer to the Huangyao special line bus to reach the ancient town directly, or you can choose to take a taxi. 🏨Book a homestay inside the scenic area in advance, and let the owner help you buy tickets for the scenic area, which will be a bit cheaper~ 🍲Douchi is a specialty of Huangyao Ancient Town, and you must try the dishes made with douchi in the town~ Small recommended scenic spots: Dailong Bridge, Shitiao Bridge, Xianren Ancient Well, Stone Slab Street Scenic spots around the ancient town: Gupo Mountain, Hezhou Confucian Temple 'Little Forbidden City', Linghe Old City

🌟Section One. Transportation How to get to Huangyao Ancient Town✅ 1️⃣Tourist Shuttle Bus🚌 After exiting Hezhou Station👉follow the signs to the bus waiting area Get on the bus marked "Huangyao" directly 🎫Fare: 30💰/person ⏰Duration: About 2 hours 2️⃣Taxi🚗 If there are many people, you can share a taxi AA ⏰Duration: 1 hour via expressway 🌟Section Two. Attractions 1️⃣📍Huangyao Gate *There are many entrances to Huangyao Ancient Town Navigate to 📍Huangyao Ancient Town (North Gate 3) with "Huangyao" in the name 2️⃣📍Dailong Bridge A must-photograph spot when visiting Huangyao Ancient Town! 3️⃣📍South Snake Exit Next to Dailong Bridge, the waterwheel and stone bridge are especially beautiful 4️⃣📍Immortal's Ancient Well The residents of the town use the well water from this well to wash clothes👕 5️⃣📍Dragon Claw Banyan Named for its branches that resemble dragon claws🌳 6️⃣📍Yi Kong Zhi Gu A gatehouse🚪 7️⃣📍Carp Jumping Over Dragon Gate An absolutely beautiful photography angle🔥 The mountains, village, and stream blend together superbly🥰 8️⃣📍Li Min Bridge Located at the entrance of Huangyao Ancient Town (North Gate 4) There is a small waterfall here that's quite nice～ 9️⃣📍Sanxing Building Located at the entrance of Huangyao Ancient Town (North Gate 2) 🔟📍Xin'an Gate "I miss you so much in Huangyao"👉Mountains, bridges, villages, flowing water 🌟Section Three. Food🍲 1️⃣📌Yang Jinji Gold Award Dou Chi Fen Highly recommended by many🔥The beef brisket with fermented soybean powder is delicious Be careful not to search for the wrong store name～I initially navigated to Yang Jinji Fermented Soybean Workshop, the noodle shop is next to 📍Huangyao Ancient Town (North Gate 1) 2️⃣📌Guangxi Sour Stuff This store is inside the ancient town, full name 📍Sweet and Sour Shop & Guangxi Sour Stuff, the sour fruits for 16💰 per pound are also very tasty, but they don't open too early～ 3️⃣📌Beef Intestine Sour ✅You must try Hezhou's beef intestine sour at least once!! I ate at a shop outside the ancient town, the name is 📍Authentic Liuzhou Snail Noodle Soup (Huangyao First Branch), 1️⃣ yuan per skewer of beef intestine sour is super affordable 4️⃣📌Fei Lao Noodle Shop Before leaving, I had a bowl of beef brisket noodles and a 2💰 soy milk 🌟Section Four. Other Notes📝 1️⃣📌Tickets 【Adult Ticket】👉88💰 【Concession Ticket】👉44💰 =>❇️ ❶Online Purchase｜❷On-site Purchase 2️⃣📌Free Admission🔥 Monday to Thursday👉After 18:00✅ Friday to Sunday👉After 22:00✅(Same for holidays) 🔥Also free before 7:30 every morning 3️⃣📌Accommodation 🉑Choose to stay outside❶ the ancient town or inside❷ the ancient town ✅I stayed at Yangcheng Inn🏠Off-season weekday rate 57💰

Catch the warm winter sun and come to Hezhou to experience a different style. At the beginning of the New Year, with the sun shining brightly, it is a great time to travel. Hezhou, this picturesque ancient town, has transformed from simplicity to a strong commercial atmosphere over time, but its charm remains undiminished. Touring the ancient town and appreciating its beauty in a cursory manner requires at least 2-3 hours. There are many inns within the ancient town, making it an excellent place for a deep experience of the ancient town's charm. As

🍃This is my third visit to Huangyao Ancient Town, and each time I discover something new. This time, it's a misty April, holding a small umbrella, walking on the damp bluestone slabs, a casual turn can lead to an artsy coffee shop or guesthouse, and there's even a poetic illusion of strolling through an ancient town in the Jiangnan area. 🎉Due to the festive atmosphere of the March 3rd festival, Huangyao Ancient Town is so lively that it's almost shoulder to shoulder. Every shop has its own way to attract customers, whether it's the fragrant Huangyao fermented black beans, the spicy and tasty papaya strips, the fresh and delicious spring vegetables, a variety of medicinal herbs, all sorts of sauces, various pastries, plus the tender buds of ancient trees nourished by the spring rain, the sky full of green, and the little pets responsible for watching the shops, all adding a touch of freshness and liveliness of spring to the ancient town. 🏷️This is an ancient town that has withstood a thousand years of vicissitudes, preserving many buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as centuries-old banyan trees, complemented by small bridges, flowing water, and households, where every casual snapshot is a masterpiece. No wonder Huangyao Ancient Town has been selected as one of China's top ten most beautiful ancient towns, one of the most valuable ancient towns for tourism in China, and one of the top 50 places in China that are most worth visiting for foreigners, winning a gold award. 🏮March 3rd is an important festival for the people of Guangxi, celebrated with a four-day holiday, unique to Guangxi in the whole country. Therefore, Huangyao Ancient Town also has additional celebrations during these days. For example, walking in the ancient town, you might encounter the Flower God parading in the streets; there are welcoming songs at the East Gate; at Yaoxiu Theater, there's 'Embroidered Ball Matchmaking'; in the middle of the lake at the Agricultural Fun Park, there will be water mountain songs and the spectacular 'bamboo drifting' performance. My favorite is the long-table banquet, where not only can you experience the warm hospitality of the Yao brothers and sisters, but you can also taste the very characteristic Hezhou local cuisine, such as Hezhou traditional 108 stuffed tofu, stuffed squash blossoms, stuffed eggplant, as well as Hezhou specialty beef intestine sour, five-color glutinous rice, and more! Come to Guangxi and experience the excitement of March 3rd together!

▲I had always thought that Guilin was the most beautiful place in Guangxi, until I arrived in Hezhou and discovered that the beauty of Guangxi is not limited to Guilin. Hezhou also has karst topography, and the scenery surrounded by mountains is breathtaking ▲This time I visited Huangyao Ancient Town. This town has a history of nearly 1000 years, with most of its buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, featuring ancient architecture, small bridges over flowing water, and impressive karst landscapes. The town's bridges, gate towers, and high walls are cleverly connected, with winding paths leading to secluded spots. Walking through it, one can feel a unique sense of tranquility and simplicity. 📍Detailed address: Huangyao Ancient Town is located in Zhaoping County, Hezhou City, Guangxi Ticket🎫: The price is 88 yuan per adult ticket and 44 yuan per student ticket (remember to bring your student ID ) 🌟Recommended attractions: ✅Dragon Claw Banyan This ancient banyan tree has branches that hang down and resemble the shape of a dragon's claw, very majestic and spectacular. ✅Dailong Bridge Built during the Ming Dynasty, the bridge has a stream flowing slowly underneath, surrounded by green trees, creating a very artistic atmosphere. It's great for taking photos📸 when the weather is good. 🚉Transportation: You can take a high-speed train directly to Hezhou Station, and from there take a taxi to the ancient town. There is also a shuttle bus to Huangyao Ancient Town from the train station. ▲Overall, Hezhou is a beautiful place worth visiting, with both natural scenery and cultural landscapes that are unforgettable. Huangyao Ancient Town

The May Day holiday train tickets are already on sale! Still undecided about where to travel? How to avoid the crowds during your trip? Check out these distinctive, lesser-known travel spots! 🛫Quzhou (Zhejiang): Home to the 'Southern Confucian Holy Land' Kong Family Temple and the 'Go Immortal Land' of Lanke Mountain. Whether you're seeking cultural exploration or natural beauty, Quzhou has it all . ✈️Huangyao Ancient Town (Hezhou, Guangxi): Like Guilin, Hezhou also features karst topography, and Huangyao Ancient Town boasts nearly 1000 years of history. With its small bridges over flowing water and ancient charm, the well-preserved architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties makes it an excellent place to experience the atmosphere of an old town . 🚝Ananguo (Lijiang, Yunnan): For those looking for a hiking trip, this is known as 'Lijiang's last piece of pure land,' a lesser-known beginner-level hiking route. Along the way, you can enjoy the pristine natural scenery and feel the tranquility and harmony of nature～ Fans of the Wind Direction Constellation, rejoice 😄. 🌊Xiapu Sisheng Archipelago (Fujian): Attention, beach lovers! Here you'll find the sea, cliffs, islands, seabirds, and beaches, with the beauty of sunrise and sunset to intoxicate you. The pebble beaches are really beautiful! It's like being in a real-life version of the world of Zelda. Don't miss this hidden gem if you want to see the sea 🏖️. ⛰️Qilian (Qinghai): Have you only seen Qilian in geography books? Why not see it with your own eyes! The Qilian Mountain range's highland pastures and Laji Mountain's diverse ecology offer both alpine meadows and wetlands. Here, you can admire the magnificent plateau scenery and experience the unique Tibetan culture, with many Tibetan costume experience halls and photo studios 🤳📸. Where are you ready to go this May Day? Come and share～