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Zhenyuan Ancient Town, an ancient town with more than 2000 years of history, don't tell me you haven't been there yet

This charming ancient town with over 2000 years of history is waiting for you to visit!!! 🏠Zhenyuan Ancient Town Zhenyuan Ancient Town belongs to Qiandongnan Prefecture in Guizhou Province and has been an important town for entering Guizhou since ancient times. It is a testament to the harmonious coexistence and cultural integration of the Han nationality and Guizhou's ethnic minorities. With a long history of cultural accumulation, many cultures are worth studying, and experts call it the "World Cultural Protection Circle". Zhenyuan not only has beautiful mountains and waters and enthusiastic people, but its ancient buildings are also not to be missed. Zhusheng Bridge, Qinglong Cave, stilted buildings along the river, and the alleys scattered throughout the city . ㅤ 🚄 Transportation: It takes 4 hours by train from Guiyang to Zhenyuan, and 1.5 hours from Kaili to Zhenyuan. It takes 2.5 hours to drive from Guiyang to Zhenyuan. ㅤ 🎫Tickets: There is no entrance fee for Zhenyuan Ancient Town, but some attractions require tickets. Qinglong Cave 60r Shiping Mountain 30r Fu Family Courtyard 20r ㅤ 🚶🧵Strolling through the ancient town is my favorite way to tour, recommended route: Zhenyuan Museum - Yumen Wharf - Crooked Path - Zhenyuan New Bridge - Former Residence of Zhou Dawen - Former Site of Heping Village - Wuyang River Bar Street - Qinglong Cave - Zhusheng Bridge ㅤ Another way to explore Zhenyuan is by boat, and a night tour is recommended. Daytime boat tour 60r, night view boat tour 80r The boat tour takes about 30 minutes🕰️ ㅤ ⛰️Shiping Mountain There is an ancient Miao border wall on the top of Shiping Mountain, and it takes about 40 minutes to climb from the entrance to the top, where you can overlook the entire Zhenyuan. ㅤ 🏠Qinglong Cave A representative building of Zhenyuan, it is a suspended building and a place where Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist cultures are integrated. ㅤ 🏠Tianhou Palace Zhenyuan surprisingly has a Tianhou Palace from the coastal areas. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Fujian merchants who came to Guizhou brought their belief in Mazu here. ㅤ 🏠Former Site of Heping Village A place of heroic witness in modern times, where more than 600 defeated Japanese soldiers were imprisoned, transforming from invaders to anti-war advocates, known as the Light of Peace. ㅤ 🌉Zhusheng Bridge An ancient bridge with over 600 years of history, the construction process alone took 250 years. It is a landmark building of Zhenyuan, and fans of the Chinese animation "The Outcast" should know that the opening scene of the anime is here. ㅤ 🏠Zhenyuan Alleys Strolling through the alleys of Zhenyuan is definitely an essential experience. Fuxing Township, Sifang Well Alley, Chongzi Alley, Renshou Alley, no matter which alley you will fall in love with this old-time feeling. Walking with you in Zhenyuan, strolling on the bluestone road, and tasting the delicacies of the ancient town.
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Posted: Aug 20, 2024
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