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Huizhou Ancient City! A dazzling pearl in the depths of time!

In the landscape of southern Anhui, Huizhou Ancient City is like a shining pearl, exuding a unique and charming charm. When you step into this ancient city, it seems to have passed through the time tunnel instantly and returned to the past. The mottled city wall is a witness to history. They stand silently, telling the glory and vicissitudes of the past. The city wall is made of huge stones. After years of wind and rain, it is still extremely strong, like a loyal guard, guarding the peace of the ancient city. Entering the ancient city, the narrow and winding streets are like a maze, leading you to explore the secrets of every corner. The bluestone-paved road is smooth and flat, leaving traces of the years and countless pedestrian stories. On both sides of the street are antique Huizhou-style buildings, white walls and black tiles, and the horse-head walls are high and low, like a quiet and beautiful ink painting. Those exquisite wood carvings, brick carvings and stone carvings show the exquisite skills and love for life of the ancients. In Huizhou Ancient City, you can see many old houses. Most of these houses are buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and are well preserved. The patio in the house is a unique feature of Huizhou-style architecture. It can not only provide lighting and ventilation, but also implies "four waters return to the hall", symbolizing the gathering of wealth. The room layout in the house is reasonable and the decoration is exquisite, which makes people feel the wisdom and aesthetic taste of the ancients. The Xuguo Stone Archway in the ancient city is a unique eight-legged archway in the country. It is majestic and exquisitely carved. It is one of the iconic buildings of Huizhou Ancient City. The relief on the stone archway vividly shows the ancient characters, flowers, birds, insects, etc., which is amazing. Standing under the stone archway, you can feel the weight of history and the wisdom of the ancients. Huizhou Ancient City also has many special snacks. Mao tofu, Huangshan sesame seed cake, stinky mandarin fish, etc., each one is memorable. Tasting these delicacies, you seem to have tasted the taste of Huizhou people's life. The night in Huizhou Ancient City has a different style. The lights are brilliant, illuminating the ancient city walls and streets. At this time, the ancient city is quiet and peaceful, like a sleeping beauty. Walking on the streets of the ancient city, feeling the breeze, listening to the echoes of history, is intoxicating. Huizhou Ancient City, this treasure of history and culture, its beauty and charm are unforgettable. Here, you can feel the passage of time, touch the pulse of history, and appreciate the profoundness of Huizhou culture. Let us walk into Huizhou Ancient City together and explore the endless charm!
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Posted: Oct 9, 2024
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