To experience the ancient city and town, which attractions are worth recommending?

Life is half poetic, half fireworks, an old street, a story. I really like the feeling of walking quietly on the ancient street. Choose an ancient town and spend time with your loved one. At that time, the years are quiet and the world is peaceful. What a beautiful dream it is.

1. Lijiang Ancient Town

2. Wuzhen

3. Pingyao Ancient Town

4. Zhouzhuang

5 , Fujian Tulou

The smoke and fire in the world is the most soothing to ordinary people's hearts. A corner of the ancient city, where time slowly cooks, cozy and peaceful. I like ancient towns and small places. There are different stories in every alley. I want to listen to these and spend my life slowly and leisurely.

1. Lijiang Old Town Lijiang Old Town, also known as Dayan Ancient Town, this ancient town of Lijiang, which was once known as the "Capital of Love Encounters", has long lost its liveliness under the impact of the epidemic. Walking in the ancient town, There are only a few scattered tourists and permanent residents, and there is no longer the crowds of the past. Qingba Street is also very deserted at night

丨?Detailed address丨Lijiang Old Town, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province

丨?Business hours丨24 hours

丨?Per capita consumption丨No tickets required

丨?Transportation guide丨Lijiang Old Town is within walking distance

丨 ?Highlight feature丨At the entrance of Lijiang Old Town, there is Lijiang Old Town, a world cultural heritage mentioned by Jiang Zemin. There are stairs all the way up. If you walk a few steps in the plateau area, you will still be kicked. I feel relieved that the locals also stepped on them, haha. From the big waterwheel, you can reach Lion Rock through Sifang Street. Both sides of Sifang Street are lined with green trees and blooming flowers. The flowers on the trees at the entrance of Lion Rock are just like fake ones. The flowers in Lijiang are really beautiful. Don’t deceive me, Lijiang. The ancient city is a famous historical and cultural city with high comprehensive value and overall value. It mainly allows us to understand the local history, culture and ethnic customs. The ancient city of Lijiang has the appearance of both a water town and a mountain city, and its architecture blends Han, Bai, and Yi It contains the essence of various ethnic groups and has its own unique style of the Naxi people. The ancient city of Lijiang embodies the achievements of ancient Chinese city construction. The design art of buildings based on mountains and rivers is rare among existing ancient cities in China. It is the result of the re-creation by the ancestors of the Naxi people based on national traditions and the environment. The dense bridges are The biggest feature of Lijiang Old Town is that most of the residential buildings surrounding the river are civil structures. There are three squares and one screen wall, four-in-five patios, front and back yards, one entrance and two courtyards. The most representative building is the Mufu

丨? Surrounding things to do丨 It’s about 19km from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, 30 minutes from Lugu Lake, about 200km from Lugu Lake, about 4 hours from Shangri-La, about 170km from 2 hours from Dali Ancient City, about 155km from 2 hours

II. Wuzhen

Drink tea by the water, live on the water, and fall in love with the beautiful Wuzhen. ?Wuzhen is a place with rich history and culture in the south of the Yangtze River. It has rich historical and cultural relics and has accumulated a profound and long-standing cultural heritage. "Intangible cultural heritage" permeates people's lives and carries the memories of generations. It is recommended to go to Dongzha in the morning and Xizha in the afternoon and evening. If you are pressed for time, only choose Xizha, because the best attractions are all in Xizha! Dongzha (morning) tour route

Caishen Bay-Xiangshan Hall-Caishen Hall —Hundred Beds Hall—Folk Custom Hall—Sanbai Tavern—Blue Print Shop—Wuqing Water Dragon Club—Qing Geng Yu Reading—Jiangnan Wood Sculpture Hall—Mao Dun’s Former Residence—Cultivation View—Hanlin Dixizha (Afternoon + Evening) Tour Route

Wuzhen Grand Theater → Muxin Art Museum → Herbal Wood Dyeing Workshop → The Best Pot in the World → Water Stage → Mao Dun Memorial Hall → Happy Hall → Zhaoming Academy → Water Villa → Water Theater → White Lotus Pagoda → Yuelao Temple Exit

Taking photos

Of course, the ancient town is full of charm. Be sure to check out the natural color dyeing shop in the following places: it is very artistic to take photos. Wuzhen Post Office: It was built during the Guangxu period and is still in business today. It makes people feel like they have traveled back in time. Recommended food for the night view of Dongxi Zha?: Dingsheng cake, green dumplings, spring rolls, shredded radish cakes, scholar mutton noodles, sauce duck series, Wu Ma wontons, etc. No need to remember the address, just walk around the scenic spot. Basically you can eat it.

Best travel time: April-May, October-December

Ticket: Dongzha

Ticket 120 yuan/person

Opening hours 7:00-18:00

Recommended tour duration is 3 hours

Xizha

Ticket fee 150 yuan/person

Opening hours 9:00-22:00

Recommended tour duration is 5 hours

East-West Gate combined ticket

Ticket 190/person

3. Pingyao Ancient City

How to play in Pingyao Ancient City, which has thousands of years of history and culture? Avoid the crowds and listen to the sound of falling snow in the ancient city~ Transportation Guide The nearest airport to Pingyao is Taiyuan Wusu Airport. It is recommended Everyone? High-speed rail > green train > self-driving > airplane high-speed rail-Pingyao Ancient City Station. After getting off the station, you need to take bus No. 108 to the ancient city, or take a taxi for about 20 yuan to reach the ancient city of Pingyao. The first choice is to take a taxi. The starting price is 5 yuan; there are tours in the ancient city Car, 10/time self-driving. Be sure not to drive into the city. There are parking lots nearby. Must check in to Pingyao Ancient City

1? The ancient city wall

It is well preserved and has a long history. You can overlook half of it. Pingyao City

2? Rishengchang Bank

China's first private financial institution specializing in deposits, loans, and exchange businesses, and is world-famous for Huitong Tianxia

< p>3? Ancient County Government

The most well-preserved Ming and Qing County Government in China, take a look at the daily life of the ancient county magistrates and watch a performance by the county magistrate

4? Synergy Qing Bank

The largest bank in Pingyao, you can go to the underground vault to visit the "real money and silver" to get rich

5? Escort Museum

Like ancient costumes Friends of the drama can go and see the real dart scene, the secret codes of the darts are also very interesting

6? Chenghuang Temple

The important deity commonly worshiped in Chinese religious culture is Folks and Taoists believe in the god who protects the city

7? Pingyao Confucian Temple

The oldest existing Confucian temple at all levels in China, it is the only remaining Jin Dynasty building in the Confucian temple. Go to the Confucius Temple and Yuelongmen

8? Shuanglin Temple

The painted paintings are amazing, and there is also the Skanda Bodhisattva, the best in the world. It is a very efficacious temple. Now the locals will visit it during the festival. Go and pay homage

9? "Meet Pingyao Again"

A story about blood inheritance and endless life. It would be a pity to come to Pingyao without seeing it again! Strong Amway! Pingyao Treasure Food Hongwuji Restaurant: The treasure restaurant that ranks No. 1 on the hot list of Shanxi cuisine in Pingyao, and locals often go there too! Feel free to order the Lei Dongji Fried Bowl: a special delicacy that can only be eaten in the local area. The fried flower bowl is very delicious. For those who love pasta, don’t miss their peach blossom noodles: Lao Zhao’s Copper Hot Pot: Chinese New Year A must-eat hot pot, every time you eat it, you will have a strong New Year flavor.

Recommend staying in the ancient city to experience the northern characteristics of Tukang, Amway family tickets for performances, Pingyao Ancient City reservation and purchase tickets: GZH "Official Service of Pingyao Ancient City Scenic Area Platform” ⑧ discount on tickets from January to the end of June 2023

100 yuan/person for attractions in the ancient city

28 yuan/person for Shuanglin Temple

Zhenguo Temple 20 yuan/person

See the Pingyao performance again, the current ticket price is 198 yuan/person

4. Zhouzhuang

If you travel to Suzhou, be sure to leave one day Zhouzhuang Ancient Town is a typical water town in the south of the Yangtze River. Both sides of the river bank are lined with water-bed houses, so tourists who have been there say that "Zhouzhuang sleeps on the water, and the water is Zhouzhuang's bed." Transportation guide Self-driving: Drive to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town. Parking fee: 5-10 yuan. Bus: Take Metro Line 4 to the terminal, Tongli Station. When you exit the station, you can take bus No. 735 to Tongli Bus Station, and then transfer Get off at Jiangze Station on Route 758. The whole journey takes about 3 hours. Bus: Suzhou North Square Bus Terminal has ordinary buses and business buses. It runs about once an hour and lasts 90 minutes. Accommodation guide

It is recommended to stay in Zhouzhuang Ancient Town: not only can you have in-depth conversations with local residents, but you can also immerse yourself in the unique customs of Jiangnan Water Town

I once lived in a scenic spot Zhouzhuang Qianshe Xisu Linhe Inn. It only costs RMB 80 per person to live in a room with a projector, and you can see the rowing boats going by by opening the window.

♂?Tickets for travel guide: 100?/ticket (Tickets for Zhouzhuang Ancient Town can enter and exit the scenic spot unlimitedly for 3 days) Recommended route

DAY1: Visitor Center - Carton King Theme Creative Park - Night tour of the ancient town - Enjoy the night view of South Lake< /p>

DAY2: Lost Tower - Zhouzhuang Museum - Ancient Stage - Shuangqiao - Zhang Hall - Fugui Bridge - Shen Hall - Ancient Town Water Alley Tour

1? Shen Hall

Zhouzhuang’s well-preserved Qing Dynasty residential houses were built by descendants of Shen Wansan. Be sure to touch the legendary “treasure bowl” to get rich.

2? Zhang Hall

Built in the Ming Dynasty, it is a typical official residence of the Ming Dynasty.

3. Shuangqiao

This is an excellent location for photographing the Jiangnan water town, and it is also the oldest bridge in Zhouzhuang

4. Zhouzhuang Museum

< p>There are many explanations of local folk customs, which is an excellent place to quickly and comprehensively understand the ancient town of Zhouzhuang

5? Carton King Theme Creative Park

It is located at the entrance of the gate of the scenic spot. All small and large accessories in the store are made of paper shells. There is also a paper train outside, which is very creative and will definitely interest children.

6. Tour of the ancient town’s water lanes

If you have time, you can take a boat ride. A boat can seat up to 6 people, and the ticket costs 150 yuan per boat during the day (180 yuan at night). Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the ancient town from a different angle.

7? Nanhu

The light show at night is very beautiful, with many lanterns placed in the middle of the lake.

5. Fujian Earth Buildings From "Big Fish and Begonia" to Liu Yifei's version of "Mulan", Fujian Earth Buildings have become a place that many people have always wanted to explore. Their unique construction techniques and shapes have made them Oriental Castle?, a miracle of world architectural craftsmanship. ?From being "hidden in the mountains and unknown to people" to more and more people visiting, Tulou has been invariably loved by visitors from all directions ~ Address: Nanjing County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province Navigation: Fujian Tulou Yunshuiyao Tourist Area Transportation: Xiamen - Yunshuiyao, it takes about 2.5 hours to drive; Quanzhou - Yunshuiyao, it takes about 3 hours to drive. Tickets: 90 yuan (full ticket) 45 yuan (half ticket) Note: Tickets can be purchased on the official account of Fujian Tulou Nanjing Scenic Area. There are two Tulou places to visit in the Yunshuiyao Scenic Area. :

1. Hegui Building: It is the tallest earth building in China, with a height of five floors. It is known as the most amazing building in the world. And its shape is square, not the common round Hegui Building. Built during the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, it has a history of two hundred years. It is also known as Noah's Ark on land. Ps: You can spend 5 yuan to climb to a higher place and overlook the earth buildings. The perspective is particularly shocking

2. Huaiyuan Building: It was built between 1905 and 1909. Even though it is "young", it is the double-circular earth building with the most exquisite craftsmanship and the best protection. Its large ring is mainly a residence, while the small ring is a school, used for reading and teaching, and at certain times, it is used as an ancestral hall for worshiping ancestors. Stream: The gurgling stream runs through it, and the sweet sound of the water is like music. Old banyan tree: The old tree witnesses history. Just looking at it, you can feel the long history of Yunshuiyao. Waterwheel: Located in the center of the scenic spot, it was featured in the movie "The Ballad of Clouds and Waters". Old Street Market: It has a history of 700 years. When walking in it, you can still see two-story old-fashioned wooden houses, which still retain the old style. wooden boards instead of walls. Stop to admire the thousand-year-old banyan trees and stroll through the centuries-old old streets. No matter where you go, you will find eye-catching surprises.