What are the four ancient cities in China?

There are many ancient town scenic spots with a long history, rich national style and local characteristics in China, where you can play and feel the historical, cultural and humanistic atmosphere. So what are the four ancient town attractions in China? Who are they? See below for details.

1 Langzhong, Sichuan

, located in the north of Sichuan Basin and the middle reaches of Jialing River, has a history of more than 2,300 years and has been a military center in Bashu area since ancient times. The ancient city of Langzhong was built according to the geomantic theory of Tang Dynasty and the concept of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. Its layout is chessboard-shaped, and its architectural style is compatible with North and South, rich and unique. There are 6 1 ancient streets and lanes and thousands of ancient courtyards, which are precious materials for studying ancient architecture and geomantic omen in China.

2. Lijiang, Yunnan

Also known as Dayan Town, it is located in the middle of Lijiang Dam. Founded in the late Southern Song Dynasty, it developed into a trade center in northwest Yunnan and a commercial hub on the ancient tea-horse road in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Old Town of Lijiang has a unique form. Instead of building a city wall, it takes the surrounding Xiangshan Mountain, Jinhongshan Mountain, Monkey Mountain and an open flat dam as the city base, which embodies the harmonious unity between man and nature. There are a lot of Ming and Qing buildings.

3. Pingyao in Shanxi

Taiyuan is located in the middle of Shanxi Province, on the southern edge of Taiyuan Basin, which was founded in Zhou Xuanwang period and has a history of more than 2,700 years. The ancient city of Pingyao preserved the embryonic form of the county seat in Ming and Qing Dynasties, with more than 300 ancient buildings and thousands of houses in Ming and Qing Dynasties. In the late Qing Dynasty, Pingyao became the financial center of China, and was known as "the ancient Wall Street of China".

4. Shexian County, Anhui Province

Located in the west of Huangshan city, the existing buildings are mainly Ming and Qing dynasties, with typical Huizhou style. There are a large number of ancient houses, gardens, archways, streets, bridges, towers and other buildings in Shexian ancient city, which are very elegant and exquisite.