The centuries-old Phoenix flowers bloom stunningly at the ancestral hall in Guangzhou

"The leaves are like the feathers of a flying phoenix, and the flowers resemble the crown of a cinnabar phoenix." Between the gable walls of the houses with pot-ear roofs, the phoenix trees bloom passionately like flames. - The Zhou's Ancestral Hall, located in Nan Village of Taihe Town, was built in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. As it is a rare joint ancestral hall, locals also call it "Twin Hall". The architecture of the hall is quite characteristic of Lingnan, with pot-ear gable walls and exquisite 'three carvings and two moldings' (wood carving, brick carving, stone carving, pottery molding, and plaster molding). - 📸 Photo-taking tips ① The photo was taken on May 11th, when the Phoenix flowers were in full bloom, arguably the best in Guangzhou this year. ② Due to its proximity to the airport, drone photography is not allowed, but you can take a bird's-eye view from the residential buildings next to the ancestral hall. The fiery red Phoenix flowers, pot-ear houses, and ancient pavilions in the same frame create a classic ancient atmosphere! ③ In the vicinity, you can also visit Longgui Nan Village, the old Panlong Village, the big banyan tree at the village head, and the ancient pavilion on the water. They all have a lively atmosphere, suitable for taking photos in traditional Chinese clothing such as qipao and mamian skirts. There are also Hanfu hairpin shops in the village. - 📍 Address: Zhou's Ancestral Hall, Longgui, Guangzhou 🎟 Tickets: Free 🚇 Transportation: 15 minutes walk from Exit B2 of Longgui Station on Metro Line 3