A Complete Guide To Guangzhou Ancient Towns: Discover The Best

#chinatravelitinerary There are many ancient villages in Guangzhou, each with its own characteristics. The following below are a few ancient villages worth visiting. There is simple itinerary for 6 days, one day is for one ancient village: Xiaozhou Village: Located in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, it is known as the “Lingnan Version of Wuzhen”.A large number of Lingnan architectural styles from the Ming and Qing Dynasties are preserved here, with green bricks, gray tiles, and small bridges flowing water, as if traveling back hundreds of years.Xiaozhou Village is a paradise for literary and artistic youth. It is home to many artists and creative studios. Graffiti walls, independent cafes and handmade shops can be seen everywhere.The best time to play is spring and autumn (March-May or September-November) Shawan Ancient Town: Located in Panyu District, Guangzhou City, it is known as the “living fossil of Lingnan Culture”.Shawan Ancient town is one of the important birthplace of Lingnan culture, preserving a complete pattern of streets and alleys in the Ming and Qing Dynasties and many traditional crafts.There are folk performances at every festival here, such as lion dance, floating colors, etc., which are very lively.The best time to play is all year round, and the summer evening is particularly cool. Huangpu Ancient Port: Located on the banks of Huangpu River in Haizhu District, Guangzhou City, as an important port on the ancient Maritime Silk Road, Huangpu Ancient Port carries a heavy historical memory.There are many ancient port heritage archways and old boat porridge shops, which are suitable for visiting on a sunny afternoon. Langtou Village: Located in Tanbu Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou, it is one of the largest preserved ancient Guangfu villages in Guangzhou.Langtou Village has preserved complete Ming and Qing Dynasty green brick buildings and more than 20 ancestral halls and study rooms, and is known as the “Living Lingnan Clan Culture Museum”.There are not only rich cultural exhibitions, but also rich folk customs exhibition halls, which are suitable for feeling the unique charm of Lingnan's natural beauty and intangible cultural heritage. Julong Ancient Village: Located in Fangcun, Guangzhou, Julong Ancient Village is like an unadorned Lingnan ink painting.The green brick buildings and ancient alleys are preserved here, which is suitable for slowing down and enjoying a slow-paced journey of time. Shenjing Ancient Village: Located in Guangzhou City, Shenjing Ancient Village is an ancient village with a history of 700 years. It retains many old ancestral halls and ancient alleys. It is suitable for urbanites to relax and decompress on weekends. These ancient villages not only retain a wealth of historical and cultural heritage, but also integrate modern art and cultural activities. They are a great place to experience Guangzhou's history and culture.