Guangzhou ancient town tourism

A complete collection of tourist attractions in Guangzhou ancient town

1. Introduction to the ancient town

As a metropolis in the south, Guangzhou has many ancient towns and villages, among which the number of ancient towns is the largest, and it is also a particularly famous one. Dagang Town, huangge town, hengli town, Nancun Town, jiulong town, Xiegang Town and Zhongcun Town, which belong to Nansha District, Guangdong Province, are all famous ancient towns in Guangzhou, and are known as the "Southern China Painting Township", which has preserved Lingnan characteristic buildings and natural features in the 18th century.

2. Huangge Ancient Town

Huangge Ancient Town is located on the bank of Nansha Bay in the Pearl River Delta. Although it has only a history of more than 300 years, it is a typical water town. Visitors can enjoy the unique charm of Lingnan culture, Lingnan-style architectural art and various local delicacies in the ancient town. In addition, there is Shamian Island not far from Huangge Ancient Town, which is a typical Lingnan arcade complex integrating art, culture and creativity. Visitors can go across the river by boat and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.

3. Nancun Ancient Town

Nancun Ancient Town is one of the most well-preserved ancient towns in Guangzhou. Although it is small in scale, it is very popular with tourists. There are many Lingnan ancient buildings preserved here, especially the Nanguo Forest Park in the park, which is a good place for leisure and natural science popularization. There are many characteristic exhibition areas, such as tea cultural centers, botanical gardens and bird exhibition halls, where visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature.

4. Hengli Ancient Town

Hengli Ancient Town, located on the bank of Jiulong River, is a thousand-year-old town. Traditional Lingnan architecture and early Suzhou garden art are combined here. If visitors come here, they can see Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum-style courtyards and traditional buildings, plus different snacks and handicrafts, which is a very worthwhile place to visit.

5. Jiulong Ancient Town

Jiulong Ancient Town is a famous commercial ancient town in Guangzhou and the swimming capital of the world. Its history can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. There are four characteristic industries here: flowers, bamboo sticks, jade and sculpture. Visitors can enjoy different cultural customs and visit workshops that make various handicrafts here.

6. Zhongcun Ancient Town

Zhongcun Ancient Town is one of the most famous ancient towns in Guangdong Province. The whole ancient town covers an area of nearly 100,000 square meters, and the ancient buildings are well preserved. The most famous building is Zhongcun Ancestral Temple. Visitors can cross the rippling estuary, enjoy the unique beauty of the water town in the south of China, taste the local specialties and visit various very traditional workshops, which will make people memorable.

7. Xiegang Ancient Town

Xiegang Ancient Town, located in the east of Guangzhou, has a history of more than 2,600 years, and is the oldest ancient town in South Guangdong. There are many scenic spots here, such as Zhuangyuan Building, Xiegang Dragon Boat, Millennium Temple, etc., all of which show the features of the southern water town. Visitors can taste unique food, appreciate unique architectural art and visit very traditional workshops in the ancient town.

8. Dagangshan Ancient Town

The ancient town of Dagangshan is located in the northwest of Guangzhou with a long history and beautiful environment. There are many scenic spots here, such as Loutai Garden, Coin Museum and Lingnan Famous Residence, which all show the unique charm of Lingnan culture. Visitors can feel the historical and cultural details of the ancient town, taste the local hometown food, and take an ancient boat to visit the beautiful scenery around the ancient town.

In a word, the ancient town of Guangzhou retains the unique folk customs and architectural style of the southern water town. Visitors can not only feel the history and culture of the ancient town, but also enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and taste various local cuisines. Whether it's shopping, sightseeing, tasting delicious food or enjoying the beautiful scenery, it makes people feel happy and relaxed.

1. Huangge Ancient Town

It is a typical ancient water town. Visitors can enjoy the unique charm of Lingnan culture, Lingnan-style architectural art and various local delicacies in the ancient town.

2. Nancun Ancient Town

Nancun Ancient Town is one of the most well-preserved ancient towns in Guangzhou. Although it is small in scale, it is very popular with tourists. Many ancient buildings in Lingnan are preserved here, where visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature.

3. Hengli Ancient Town

Hengli Ancient Town, located on the bank of Jiulong River, is a thousand-year-old town. It is a place worth visiting, which combines traditional Lingnan architecture with early Suzhou garden art.