10 Old Towns in the Southwest

# We look back for a second at the Republic of China. Anren was built in the Tang Dynasty, but the old-style neighboring buildings were built in the early Qing Dynasty. In particular, the Liu family owned the most buildings in their heyday, they combined the Chinese and Western style of architecture: solemn, elegant and generous. Different types of courtyards were built to add to the special architectural style of Anren Town.

# Bagua Ancient Town # is located in the far county of Zhouzheng, southeast of Fujian Province. On the bank of Wuyang River, the river runs through the city in an "S" shape, just like a Taiji figure, so that’s why it is called the ancient town of Bagua. # The ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties #On the east side of Zhusheng Qiaotou there is Yuping Mountain. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties more than 40 ancient buildings were built on these hills. They were layered and stacked together with cliffs, ancient trees, vines and caves.

# Lijiang Ancient Town is also known as Dayan Town, and it is one of the most famous towns on the ancient Chama Road. It has a history of more than 800 years. In the ancient city, there is a wooden building called ,Qingwa. From the ancient stone lane that is located on the East Street of the ancient city, you can catch a glimpse of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. This was the backdrop of various movies and television dramas, like "One meter sunshine"and "Turbulence of the Mu Clan" Exquisite and majestic Lijiang Mufu # In the past the palace of Lijiang Mufu was erected on the basis of maintaining the architectural style of Zhongyuan District. The crafts of the Bai and Naxi people were added to this. The architecture is exquisite, grandious, and spectacular. It’s no wonder that Xu Xiake sighed outside the Mufu Gate: "The beauty of the palace, for this I became a king."

#Visit Ciqikou Ancient Town, and experience this lively water terminal. Step on the bluestone road, taste the local food and snacks, find a teahouse and feel the comfortable life of the locals. # The meeting place of Jianghu cuisine # Along the stone road, you can eat while shopping, Maoxuwang, Qianzhangpi and salt and pepper peanuts are the “three foods” of this town.

# Qingshiban Ancient Street in the Ming and Qing Dynasties # Huanglongxi Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Shuangliu County, about 40 kilometers away from Chengdu City. It has a history of more than 1,700 years. The town has the Qingshi Banu Ancient Street in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and is integrated with ancient arches, ancient temples and ancient architectural houses. The traditional folklore “dragon burn” activity in the town is magnificent and is called “the hometown of Chinese fire dragon”.

# Historic Ancient Road Station # The first name of Shangli Ancient Town was “Luosheng”, and it was an important station in the history of the Southern Silk Road, the Linyi Ancient Road to enter Ya'an. It is an important border of the Tang Dynasty and the location of Chamasi The layout of the well is surrounded by the mountains and waters. From here we can see the fields and hills. It is surrounded by ancient trees, bamboos, streams and ancient bridges. It is like an idyllic landscape painting. It is wonderful place to take beautiful photos.

# Yan Yu Liu Jiang # At night when it starts drizzling, sitting on the second floor of Wangjiang Inn under the light of lamps, listening to the rain and looking at the riveryou will realize the meaning of “Liujiang’s misty rain" painting. Experience the slow life of the ancient town #The ancient eucalyptus trees planted on the riverside and the market built on the waterfront are like a landscape painting that shows the massive scale of the ancient town.

# It’s famous for its original ecological architecture and interesting folk customs. From the west to the east, the Baimo River flows through the ancient town. The thousand-year-old ancient riverside with its stilts and water piers, the streets decorated with bluestone slabs and the local shops all show the charm of Pingle Ancient Town. # West Sichuan Yizhaoshan Bridge #Leshan Street, the main street of Guzhen, is a famous water-style street. At the end of the street there is the Leshan Bridge. It was built in the first year of Qing Emperor, Tongzhi. It is a seven-hole stone bridge. The bridge hole has changed into a semi-circular shape, and furthermore changed into to a peach type. A must-see for any visitors.

# Since ancient times, it was the biggest city in the area of Chengduand Jinchuan. The street is made of wood during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Qing-Tang tile arches are bow-shaped. The roofs are staggered, and the ancient charms still exist, without having lost any of its beauty. Qingcheng Houshan Summer Resort #Qingcheng Houshan is the back garden of Chengdu people. Tai'an Ancient Town is a summer resort. During the summer months , the weather is hot, but after driving for more than an hour, you can escape from the heat into this cool paradise.

# "National Geography" praises the most beautiful rural town # "Jiaju" means “hundred households” in Tibetan language. On a hillside with a relative height of nearly a kilometer, there are Tibetan-style buildings among the green trees, lined with smoky fog and peach blossoms. It’s a peaceful and charming place to be. Visit local Tibetans' hometowns. If you want to enter the local Tibetan home for a "home visit", you should generally give the owner a two-yuan ticket. If the homeowner is in a good mood, he may not accept it. You can see the interior decoration of these beautiful small buildings. Just never rush into the rooms. When you meet the hospitable owner, you will be invited to drink butter tea, have some food , and feel the enthusiasm of a Tibetan family.