Instead of checking in at Wuzhen, explore the lesser-known ancient architectural complex around Guilin

Do you remember 'On the Love of the Lotus'? I love the lotus for it grows out of the mud and yet is not contaminated, it bathes in the clear ripples but is not seductive. For the May Day outing, I choose to avoid the crowds and visit the village built by the descendants of Zhou Dunyi, centered around the culture of loving the lotus. Just a self-drive 🚗 for about an hour on the national road and you'll be there. 📍Jiangtou Village (Lingchuan County) is an architectural site from the Ming and Qing dynasties ✅ Maiden Tower ✅ Scholar Street ✅ Juren Alley ✅ Lotus Family Ancestral Hall ✅ Dragon Protection Bridge ✅ Zichu Tower When summer comes, there will also be lotus flowers 🪷 blooming in the Lotus Pond. Don't miss out if you like exploring ancient architecture‼️ The ancient town is not big, and it takes about 1-2 hours to tour around. Then you can drive to 📍Tanxia Town Tanxia Market to catch the market and enjoy delicious food ✅ Shagu Rice (a kind of sticky sweet soup) ✅ Sauce-flavored cakes ✅ Various kinds of rice cakes (look for Huang's) ✅ Various spicy hot and fried skewers