There are diverse ancient towns in the vast land of China. These ancient towns, like an ancient book, record the life and history of the local people for thousands of years. Don’t forget to explore these fascinating attractions during your trip to China.
Lijiang Ancient Town
Lijiang Old Town is located in Lijiang City and is a popular attraction for Yunnan tours. The ancient buildings here are staggered, presenting the characteristic spatial layout of water lanes. The mountains surrounding the old town of Lijiang are lofty and magnificent, with lush green trees in the mountains. The rivers in the old town are crystal clear and gurgling.
This ancient city is also home to the Naxi and other ethnic minorities. The architectural style of the Naxi people is unique and fascinating, blending the architectural features of many ethnic groups such as Han and Bai. The streets, lanes and alleys and stone bridges in the ancient city are full of ancient and simple atmosphere.
Furong Ancient Town
On a Zhangjiajie tour, you can not only enjoy the magnificent natural scenery, but also explore the beautiful ancient town. Furong Ancient Town, located in Yongding District of Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province, is an ancient Tujia town with a long history. The architectural complex of the ancient town is built on the mountains. The Tujia dwellings, ancient streets and lanes and beautiful natural scenery here form a vivid picture scroll.
The most attractive scenery here is the Furong Town Waterfall. The waterfall rushes down from the top of the high mountains with a magnificent momentum, just like a silver ribbon hanging between the green mountains. Furong Ancient Town is also rich in folk culture and traditional festivals, demonstrating the enthusiasm and vigor of the Tujia people.
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
During your Shanghai tours, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town will take you to experience the charm of Jiangnan. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is located in Qingpu District, Shanghai, with a history of more than 1,000 years. North Street is one of the busiest commercial streets in Zhujiajiao. There are many handicraft stores and local food stalls on the street, where you can taste authentic Jiangnan cuisine.
The Fangsheng Bridge, one of the most renowned landmarks in Zhujiajiao, is the largest five-arch stone bridge in the Shanghai area. Standing on the bridge, visitors can admire the crystal-clear river that meanders through the town, as well as the ancient buildings lining its banks, mirrored beautifully in the water. Kezhi Garden is the largest manor-style garden building in the old town, taking the advantages of Jiangnan garden architecture.
Wuzhen Ancient Town
Wuzhen Ancient Town is a popular ancient town for traveling to China, located in Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province. It is crisscrossed with rivers and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal runs through the town. Wuzhen Ancient Town is famous for its well-preserved water town architecture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
West Gate Scenic Area is the core attraction of Wuzhen. It preserves a large number of ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the traditional Jiangnan water town style, which is the best place to feel the history and culture of Wuzhen. Encircled by water, Wuzhen offers an ideal experience of the Jiangnan water town through a leisurely boat ride.
Pingyao Ancient City
Located in Pingyao County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, Pingyao Ancient City is a World Heritage Site with deep historical and cultural heritage and rich architectural features. The ancient city of Pingyao, with its rich cultural connotations and intact ancient cityscape, has attracted countless tourists to visit it during their China trips. Most of the buildings in Pingyao Ancient City are of traditional brick and wood construction, reflecting the architectural styles of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
As the landmark of the ancient city, the 6.4-kilometer-long Pingyao Ancient City Wall is one of the best-preserved ancient city walls in China. Climbing up the wall, you can have a great view of the entire ancient city. As the first ticket company in China, Rishengchang Draft Bank witnessed the development of the modern financial industry. Here you can learn about the development of ancient finance.
Zhenyuan Ancient Town
Zhenyuan Ancient Town is located in Zhenyuan County, Guizhou, which is a famous historical and cultural city in China. A river runs through the town, dividing the old town into south and north banks. The architectural style here combines the cultural elements of Miao, Dong and Han, showing the intermingling of multi-ethnic cultures.
Zhenyuan Ancient City Wall is one of the landmarks of the ancient town, which was built in the Ming Dynasty. The city wall is tall and strong, and was an important facility for military defense in ancient times. Walking down the winding streets, you’ll see quaint green stone paths lined with stores selling a variety of local specialties and handicrafts.
