Huangyao ancient town, have you heard of its name? Located in Zhaoping County, Hezhou City, Guangxi Province, this scenic spot is the best preserved ancient architectural complex of Ming and Qing Dynasties in China so far, with a high status. A few years ago, this scenic spot has been tepid and not well-known, but in recent years, it has unexpectedly become popular and has been loved by many tourists.
The town is very small, with only 2000 residents at present. Most residents of Huangyao ancient town take Huangyao as their surname, which is also the origin of their name. Even now, the ancient town is not very famous, but in ancient times, the ancient town of Huangyao was once extremely prosperous.
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Huangyao ancient town was a commodity distribution center in three provinces and regions at that time, and its commerce was very developed. Businessmen and celebrities come and go. Many famous people in China, such as Han Yu, left their footprints in this ancient town, and Mo Bao used them to praise this ancient town.
The ancient town of Huangyao, known as "Small Guilin", has always been the same as the famous ancient city of Fenghuang, and is called "Phoenix in the west and Huangyao in the south". There is a towering fig tree in the mouth of the town. It is said that this ancient tree is over 800 years old. Now, its branches have withered long ago, and a large number of vines hang down and look old.
Over time, the fallen vines and roots are closely intertwined with the rocks below, forming a special scene of "fig tree on the stone".
There is a legend of "immortal ancient well" in Huangyao ancient town, which sounds very interesting. It is said that every year on the seventh day of July (lunar calendar), seven fairies in the sky will come to the well of the ancient town to play and play, hence the name "immortal ancient well". Later residents would come here to pray devoutly on the seventh day of July, and there would be a grand "Water-splashing Festival". Huangyao Ancient Town is only 2 hours' drive from Guilin. If you are interested in it, you might as well come here and have a look.