Four ancient towns in Guangdong

The four ancient towns in Guangdong are: Guangzhou, Foshan, Dongguan Shilong and Shunde Chencun.

Guangzhou 1

Ancient times was a military town with developed economy and culture. For more than two thousand years, Guangzhou has been the political, economic and cultural center of southern China. Since the Qin Dynasty, Guangzhou has been the administrative center of counties, states and governments. The smallest scope is also in the north-central part of Guangdong Province, and the largest scope includes two vast areas.

2. Foshan

Foshan, one of the four famous towns in ancient China, is now a prefecture-level city in Guangdong Province, formerly known as Ji Hua Township. Originated in the Jin Dynasty, it was named after the Tang Dynasty. Up to now, it has a history of 1388. It is famous at home and abroad for its developed handicraft industry. Skillful folk art has a long history. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, the handicraft industry and commerce in Foshan were very prosperous.

3. Dongguan Shilong

Shilong, with a long history of 800 years, has settled here since the Song Dynasty. Shilong is an important town in Lingnan in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. In the era when waterway was the main transportation channel, Shilong became the transportation hub and throat of Dongjiang River. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, with the opening of the Guangzhou-Kowloon Railway, Shilong became one of the four famous towns in Guangdong due to its commercial development.

4. Chencun Village, Shunde

Before Shang Dynasty, Chencun was inhabited by human beings. The Western Han Dynasty called Longjinbao, belonging to Nanhai County. It has been called Chencun since the Eastern Han Dynasty, and now it belongs to Foshan City. It was once called "Chencun Valley Port". It has the reputation of "the first town of flowers in China" and "the hometown of flowers for thousands of years", and has been a place where merchants gather since ancient times.

Matters needing attention in Guangdong tourism:

1, the climate in Guangzhou is hot and humid, and it is easy to get angry. You can drink local "herbal tea" to get rid of the fire.

2. Public security in Guangzhou is generally healthy, but tourists still need to pay attention when going out. Especially in crowded places, you should take good care of your belongings. When you choose your way out, you should also pay attention to avoiding remoteness.

For all kinds of famous snacks and delicacies in Guangzhou, do what you can, don't overeat, and be careful not to receive water.