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The wind that misses you has blown to this place, where the wind exists

In the long streets of the marketplace, what gathers is the liveliness of life, and what unfolds is the world of humanity. Walking into the alleys of Shawan Ancient Town, one can feel the gentleness in these seemingly fluid years. - 🍀 Brief Introduction to the Ancient Town: Shawan Ancient Town was established during the Southern Song Dynasty and has a history of over 800 years. It is rich in cultural resources and is an outstanding representative of Cantonese culture. The ancient town is not very large, but it is densely packed with Lingnan-style He-er houses. It is currently the only national-level historical and cultural famous town in the city. - 🍀 Characteristics of the Ancient Town: Here, one can experience the Lingnan cultural atmosphere, visit cultural exhibition halls within the buildings, and gain a more intuitive understanding of Lingnan clan customs, marriages, cuisine, festivals, and other ethnic characteristics; one can also wander the streets and alleys to find unique little shops hidden in the lanes. - 🍀 Free Attractions in the Ancient Town: 1⃣️ Yi Wu Tang 2⃣️ Wen Feng Pagoda 3⃣️ Ancient Town Study 4⃣️ He Shaoxia's Former Residence 5⃣️ Chinese Sacred Wood Furniture Museum 6⃣️ Chi Chang Tang 7⃣️ Agricultural Life Museum 8⃣️ Hui Yan He Gong Ci - 🍀 Local Delicacies of the Ancient Town: 1⃣️ Shawan Dairy Queen 2⃣️ Qin Fang Garden 3⃣️ Yu Ji Jun'an Fish Cake 4⃣️ Unique Coffee 5⃣️ Ghost Chilling Tea - 🍀 Travel Tips: 1⃣️ The ancient town is quite large, suitable for a 3-4 hour visit. 2⃣️ If you want to take nice photos, it is recommended to take pictures after 15:00, when the light is best and it's easier to get good shots. 3⃣️ Some exhibition halls and attractions in the ancient town require tickets, and if interested, it is more cost-effective to buy a joint ticket. 4⃣️ Recently, it's popular to take photos with hairpins here, which is very suitable for taking pictures with baskets of flowers. The ancient and quaint streets are beautiful with just a casual snap. - 📍Attraction: Shawan Ancient Town, Panyu, Guangzhou 🚇Transportation: Exit B of Shiqiao Station on Line 3, take the Panyu No. 67 bus to Shawan Ancient Town South Gate Station. ⏱️Opening Hours: Open all day 💵Admission: No admission fee for the ancient town, individual exhibition halls require tickets
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Posted: Apr 25, 2024
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