In this issue, we will share the most popular 10 ancient cities in China. Those who have been to five must be travelers. How many have you been to?
1. Old Town of Lijiang
Old Town of Lijiang, founded in the late Song Dynasty and early Yuan Dynasty, is one of the four ancient cities in China.
Old Town of Lijiang is one of the two ancient cities in China that have successfully declared the world cultural heritage with the whole ancient city, and it is one of the distinctive and different types of folk houses in China.
In the ancient city, there are blue tiled wooden buildings, ancient streets and stone alleys, flowing bridges, rich and colorful local ethnic customs and entertainment activities, Naxi ancient music, Dongba ceremony, divination culture, ancient town bars and Naxi Torch Festival, each with its own characteristics.
2. Pingyao Ancient City
Pingyao ancient city is located in the middle of Shanxi province, with a history of more than 2700 years, and is known as one of the "four best preserved ancient cities".
It retains the basic features of the county town in Ming and Qing Dynasties, and is one of the only two ancient cities in China that successfully declared the world cultural heritage with the whole ancient city.
South Street is the central axis of Pingyao ancient city, Gushi Tower runs through the north and south, and there are many old shops on both sides of the street, which is the most prosperous traditional commercial street.
Go along this street to visit the ancient city, the city wall, the county government, the old street, the ticket number, the escort agency, the temple and so on. And boarded the Pingyao ancient city wall overlooking the whole city. There are also some scenic spots around, such as Shuanglin Temple, Wang Family Courtyard, Qiao Family Courtyard, Zhenguo Temple, etc. You can also stop by and have a look.
3. Langzhong Ancient City
Langzhong ancient city, located in Nanchong City, Sichuan Province, has a history of more than 2,300 years. It is one of the four ancient cities in China and was the capital of Pakistan in the middle of the Warring States Period.
The splendid history and culture of the ancient city and the beautiful natural scenery complement each other. There are 8 national key cultural relics protection units, including Zhangfei Temple, Ai 'an Temple, Wulong Temple, Tengwang Pavilion, Kannonji, Babao Temple, Giant Buddha Temple, Sichuan North Road Gong Yuan, etc.
In addition, the food here is also very famous, such as beef and mutton chop suey noodles, noodle soup, bean jelly in northern Sichuan, hot bean jelly and so on. You must try.
Admission: 1 10 yuan
4. Dali Ancient City
Located in Dali City, Yunnan Province, Dali Ancient City is the capital of Nanzhao and Dali.
The streets in the ancient city are in a typical chessboard layout, with three streets in the north-south direction and five or six hutongs in the east-west direction. The houses in the city are all tile houses, and most of the streets are paved with bluestone slabs.
There are many cultural relics in the ancient city, including the Literature Building, Wuhua Building, Chengnan Building, Beicheng Building, Yun Xi Academy, Dali House Examination Institute and so on.
When you come here, you can visit scenic spots, shops, bars and enjoy the slow life of literature and fashion.
5. Fenghuang Ancient City
Fenghuang Ancient City, located in Xiangxi, Hunan Province, was built in the forty-third year of Qing Emperor Kangxi. It is a county where ethnic minorities are mainly Miao and Tujia, and is known as "the most beautiful town in China".
There are four towers in four directions, east, west, north and south. Zhengdong Street is the central axis of the ancient city. There are many streets and lanes in the ancient city, and the famous "Ten Scenes of Phoenix" are all in the ancient city. You can go anywhere you want.
March-165438+ 10 is the best tourist season in Phoenix every year, especially the Ghost Festival in July, the Spring Festival, the Miao Valentine's Day on March 3, the ancestor worship ceremony on April 8, the Miao Song Festival on June 6, and the ancient city of Phoenix will gather a large number of tourists.
6. Taierzhuang Ancient City
Located in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, Taierzhuang Ancient City is a famous water town in the north of the Yangtze River, and is known as "the first village in the world".
The ancient canal of Ming and Qing Dynasties preserved in the city is the only ancient oriental water city in China. In addition, there are the ancient pier, the ancient water city of China and the Taierzhuang War Memorial Hall, which are the only two cities in the world that have been rebuilt as world cultural heritage due to the destruction of World War II artillery, just like Warsaw, the Polish capital.
Tickets: 160 yuan
7. Huizhou Ancient City
Huizhou Ancient City, located in Huangshan City, Anhui Province, was founded in the Qin Dynasty and is one of the four ancient cities in China.
The ancient residential groups in the scenic area are intertwined with each other, and the style is simple. There are Huizhou Mansion, Shifang, Ancient City Wall, Huiyuan, Huizhou Story Museum, Huizhou Opera Museum, Doushan Street, Tao Xingzhi Memorial Hall, Huang Memorial Hall, etc. It is like a magnificent historical museum.
Today's city is still the place where Huizhou people have lived for generations, and there is a strong sense of historical vicissitudes and heaviness when walking.
Admission: 100 yuan
8. ancient city of qingzhou
Ancient city of qingzhou, located in Qingzhou City, Shandong Province, is the head of ancient Kyushu and the birthplace of "Dongyi Culture".
The ancient city consists of three parts: Gudong Beiguan ancient block and Song Cheng; Nanyang River Sightseeing Belt, Ouyuan Historical and Cultural Block, Nanmen Block and Zhaode Ancient Block in Weizi, the ancient city of Nanyang.
There are many ancient streets of Ming and Qing dynasties in the city, such as Beimen Street, Dongmen Street, Ouyuan Street, Beiying Street, Nanying Street and Zhaode Street 10000 meters, and there are more than 20 scenic spots, such as Qingzhou Museum, Sanxian Temple, Song Cheng, Ouyuan, Hengwangfu Archway, Qingzhou Retro Palace, Fuyumen, Wenfu Temple and Kuixing Building 120.
9. Guangfu Ancient City
Guangfu Ancient City is located in Yongnian County, Handan City, with a history of more than 2,600 years. It is an ancient city with well-preserved city walls and moats in China Plain during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Guangfu Ancient City is located in the center of Yongnianwa Wetland, with an area of 46,000 mu. It is a dry land water city and is known as the "Little Jiangnan in the North".
Admission: 70 yuan.
10. Jingzhou Ancient City
Jingzhou Ancient City, located in Jingzhou City, Hubei Province, was once the official ship dock and Zhu Gong of Chu State, and was a battleground for military strategists during the Three Kingdoms period.
After more than 350 years of wind and rain, the existing ancient city walls are mostly buildings in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, which is the best preserved ancient city wall in China.
As one of the origin centers of Chu culture, a large number of precious cultural relics have been unearthed around the ancient city of Jingzhou, including the bodies found in the Western Han Dynasty, the silk in the Warring States Period and the sword of Gou Jian, the King of Yue.