Huangyao Ancient Town

Huangyao Ancient Town is conveniently located not far from the highway. It feels like most ancient towns in China suffer from severe homogenization; even those with their own unique features gradually lose their distinctiveness and become buried for commercial interests. Huangyao is no exception. Entrance to Huangyao Ancient Town scenic area requires a ticket, priced at 88 yuan per person. If you stay at a guesthouse within the scenic area, you can get a discounted ticket through the establishment for 60 yuan per person. It seems that there are only guesthouses within the scenic area; at least, we couldn't find any chain hotels. The streets and alleys of the ancient town are lined with specialty shops, travel photography studios, and some eateries and bars.

Huangyao Ancient Town, this small town with an area of 3.6 square kilometers, is famous for its unique architectural style and rich historical culture. The architectural complex here is composed of Longpan Street, Zhongxing Street, and the commercial district, forming a self-defensive system cleverly connected by towers, bridges, gatehouses, and high walls, creating a labyrinth-like ancient town with winding paths and secluded alleys. In Huangyao Ancient Town, where there is a river, there must be a bridge; where there is a bridge, there must be pavilions and towers, and these pavilions and towers are always adorned with couplets. These couplets are not only decorations but also a cultural heritage. They praise the natural scenery and cultural landscapes of Huangyao in poetic form, such as the couplet from Xingning Temple, 'A hidden paradise conceals the world; no place is more beautiful than the fairy mountains,' which is high praise for Huangyao Ancient Town from a Qing Dynasty scholar. Every building in Huangyao Ancient Town has its own story, and every couplet plaque has its philosophy. These couplets not only display the daily life of the people but also reflect the development of Huangyao's profound history and the concept of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. Huangyao Ancient Town is known as 'China's couplet culture ancient town,' where the couplet culture is very rich. From the Kangxi to Guangxu periods of the Qing Dynasty, Huangyao produced 11 scholars, reflecting the importance Huangyao people place on education and the prevalence of the culture of reading. Stepping into Huangyao Ancient Town is like entering a vivid ink painting. With bluestone paths, mottled ancient walls, and long old alleys, every step feels the weight of history. Streams babble, light smoke curls up, and everything seems so peaceful, as if time slows down here. 🏠In Huangyao Ancient Town, you can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery but also taste the local specialties. Tofu stuffing, Huangyao rice noodles, and other delicacies, each bite is full of rich hometown flavor, leaving a lasting impression. And for tourists who like 📸photography, Huangyao Ancient Town has many great places to take pictures. Riyue Dragon Bridge, Watchtower, Guo's Courtyard, and other places are excellent choices for photo check-ins. These places are not only beautiful but also full of historical charm, making them the perfect backdrop for beautiful memories.

📍Hezhou, a quiet ancient town of a thousand years. 🌊Huangyao Ancient Town, hidden between green mountains and rivers, without excessive commercialization, it seems like a paradise. 🏞Dongtan Ridge, if you don't go to Dongtan Ridge, you are not a guest of Huangyao. Here you can overlook the entire karst landform of Huangyao, which is as beautiful as a fairyland. 🚣Shihua Yaojiang Scenic Area, with bamboo raft drifting as the main feature, you can take a bamboo raft and enjoy the beautiful scenery that is like a masterpiece. 🗻Gupo Mountain, a famous natural oxygen bar in South China, with a forest coverage rate of up to 93%. 🌾Zhongshan Ten Mile Gallery, a typical landscape of rural scenery, where villagers work hard at the foot of the green mountains. 🛶There is also a lotus pond surrounded by mountains in this landscape, and boating on it is like traveling into the ink painting of the ancients~ Come to Hezhou to feel the beautiful scenery here! 💖🌄🛶

Huangyao Ancient Town.. Huangyao Ancient Town travel guide is as follows: 1. Ancient Stone Street: Huangyao Ancient Town has 8 stone streets, including Jinde Street, Yingxiu Street, Tianran Street, Zhongxing Street, Anle Street, Lianli Street, Longpan Street, and Shanbang Street. Among them, the stone street of Yingxiu Street is the widest, about 5 meters; the narrowest part is the sheep alley mouth of Jinde Street, less than two meters. 2. Dailong Bridge: Dailong Bridge was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. It is the largest of the 15 ancient bridges in Huangyao and is also a landmark of the ancient town's scenery. On the right bank of the bridge is the Jianlong Temple, and there are many strange rocks beside the bridge, including stones shaped like turtles, camels, and giant snakes. 3. Immortal's Ancient Well: The spring water of the Immortal's Ancient Well gushes all year round, no matter how dry or flooded, it always remains unchanged. It is said that water taken from the spring on the morning of the seventh day of the seventh lunar month can be preserved for three years without spoiling, and drinking it prevents all kinds of diseases. 4. Dragon Claw Banyan: The Dragon Claw Banyan gets its name because its aerial roots resemble dragon claws and is over 500 years old. The ancient tree grows out of the rocks, tightly embracing the stones, and its roots cannot fully extend, hence it is also called 'Rock Banyan'. 5. Guo's Mansion: Guo's Mansion is a typical flat courtyard-style building in Huangyao Ancient Town, built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, covering an area of about 20 acres. It has four gate towers including Jielong Gate and Taiping Gate, with a pond and garden in front of the gates, and high stone walls surrounding it, with nearly a hundred rooms.

▲I had always thought that Guilin was the most beautiful place in Guangxi, until I arrived in Hezhou and discovered that the beauty of Guangxi is not limited to Guilin. Hezhou also has karst topography, and the scenery surrounded by mountains is breathtaking ▲This time I visited Huangyao Ancient Town. This town has a history of nearly 1000 years, with most of its buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, featuring ancient architecture, small bridges over flowing water, and impressive karst landscapes. The town's bridges, gate towers, and high walls are cleverly connected, with winding paths leading to secluded spots. Walking through it, one can feel a unique sense of tranquility and simplicity. 📍Detailed address: Huangyao Ancient Town is located in Zhaoping County, Hezhou City, Guangxi Ticket🎫: The price is 88 yuan per adult ticket and 44 yuan per student ticket (remember to bring your student ID ) 🌟Recommended attractions: ✅Dragon Claw Banyan This ancient banyan tree has branches that hang down and resemble the shape of a dragon's claw, very majestic and spectacular. ✅Dailong Bridge Built during the Ming Dynasty, the bridge has a stream flowing slowly underneath, surrounded by green trees, creating a very artistic atmosphere. It's great for taking photos📸 when the weather is good. 🚉Transportation: You can take a high-speed train directly to Hezhou Station, and from there take a taxi to the ancient town. There is also a shuttle bus to Huangyao Ancient Town from the train station. ▲Overall, Hezhou is a beautiful place worth visiting, with both natural scenery and cultural landscapes that are unforgettable. Huangyao Ancient Town

Guangxi is not only home to Guilin, but also this forgotten ancient town. Hezhou📍Huangyao Ancient Town~~ · Before going, I also read many posts advising caution, saying that the ancient town is quite small and overly commercialized; but fortunately, it's quite close. It's just a two-hour high-speed train ride from Guangzhou to Hezhou, so I still wanted to go and see for myself. Hezhou, like Guilin, features karst topography with its majestic peaks, among which Huangyao Ancient Town is nestled; it has a completely different charm compared to the ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River with their small bridges and flowing water. - 🚄【Transportation & Accommodation】 You can take a high-speed train directly to 'Hezhou Station'. After getting off, there are buses to Huangyao Ancient Town, but I recommend carpooling as it's about 40 minutes by expressway and much faster than the bus. · For accommodation, you can stay within the scenic area, which is convenient for sightseeing; you can ask the owner to help you buy tickets, as locals can get them at a cheaper price. - 🍜【About Food】 Douchi (fermented black beans) is a specialty of Huangyao Ancient Town. Locals combine it with various ingredients, such as douchi spare ribs, douchi rice noodles, and if you like, you can also buy some Huangyao douchi to take home; there are also local delicacies like nine-layer cake, scallion rolls, and grey water glutinous rice cakes to try. When traveling, I, with my 'glass stomach', also like sour and spicy flavors😅 I always carry stomach medicine💊. This gastro-intestinal pill is a staple for me, a small pill that crumbles easily, dissolving completely in 9 minutes, containing wood creosote which can quickly stop diarrhea~ I heard that every Teochew family has a bottle🤨 - ✅【Must-Visit Spots】 Dailong Bridge: Built during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, it is a landmark of the ancient town's scenery, and the movie 'The Painted Veil' was once filmed here. Dragon Claw Banyan: A very distinctive large banyan tree, resembling a huge dragon claw, located at the entrance of the scenic area, right next to Yao River, and particularly eye-catching. Stone Skipping Bridge: Consists of 31 stone piers arranged in a row, with the spacing between the piers set according to the walking pace of people, facilitating pedestrian access without affecting flood discharge. - Overall, Huangyao Ancient Town is quite nice, and two days and one night are enough without needing to stay too long. Here you can find both the gentleness and beauty of the ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, as well as its own unique ruggedness and simplicity. If you also want to experience a different kind of ancient town charm, why not come and take a look~~ ------------------- 🎨For those who like it, save the code! -

🍃This is my third visit to Huangyao Ancient Town, and each time I discover something new. This time, it's a misty April, holding a small umbrella, walking on the damp bluestone slabs, a casual turn can lead to an artsy coffee shop or guesthouse, and there's even a poetic illusion of strolling through an ancient town in the Jiangnan area. 🎉Due to the festive atmosphere of the March 3rd festival, Huangyao Ancient Town is so lively that it's almost shoulder to shoulder. Every shop has its own way to attract customers, whether it's the fragrant Huangyao fermented black beans, the spicy and tasty papaya strips, the fresh and delicious spring vegetables, a variety of medicinal herbs, all sorts of sauces, various pastries, plus the tender buds of ancient trees nourished by the spring rain, the sky full of green, and the little pets responsible for watching the shops, all adding a touch of freshness and liveliness of spring to the ancient town. 🏷️This is an ancient town that has withstood a thousand years of vicissitudes, preserving many buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as centuries-old banyan trees, complemented by small bridges, flowing water, and households, where every casual snapshot is a masterpiece. No wonder Huangyao Ancient Town has been selected as one of China's top ten most beautiful ancient towns, one of the most valuable ancient towns for tourism in China, and one of the top 50 places in China that are most worth visiting for foreigners, winning a gold award. 🏮March 3rd is an important festival for the people of Guangxi, celebrated with a four-day holiday, unique to Guangxi in the whole country. Therefore, Huangyao Ancient Town also has additional celebrations during these days. For example, walking in the ancient town, you might encounter the Flower God parading in the streets; there are welcoming songs at the East Gate; at Yaoxiu Theater, there's 'Embroidered Ball Matchmaking'; in the middle of the lake at the Agricultural Fun Park, there will be water mountain songs and the spectacular 'bamboo drifting' performance. My favorite is the long-table banquet, where not only can you experience the warm hospitality of the Yao brothers and sisters, but you can also taste the very characteristic Hezhou local cuisine, such as Hezhou traditional 108 stuffed tofu, stuffed squash blossoms, stuffed eggplant, as well as Hezhou specialty beef intestine sour, five-color glutinous rice, and more! Come to Guangxi and experience the excitement of March 3rd together!

Are you sure you don't want to visit? Transportation: Take the high-speed train directly to 'Hezhou Station'. There are buses to Huangyao Ancient Town from there, but it is recommended to share a ride for about 40 minutes via expressway, as the bus can be very slow. As a thousand-year-old village, Huangyao Ancient Town was also the setting for the movie 'The Painted Veil'. The entire village is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, ancient trees, green bricks, and black tiles. The winding alleys and the healing sunlight casting through the towering trees onto the bluestone paths create a relaxing and pristine atmosphere. Huangyao Ancient Town is an intoxicating ancient village. Its unique charm is not only reflected in the historical buildings but also in the atmosphere of the streets and the natural scenery. Every time I set foot in the ancient town, I can feel the passage of time and the accumulation of history. Every plant and tile here tells the story of the wisdom and perseverance of the ancients, making us cherish and pass on the excellent culture of the Chinese nation even more. Recommended photo spots: 1. Dailong Bridge 2. Shitiao Bridge 3. Longzhao Banyan 4. Xingning Temple 5. Xianren Ancient Well 6. Sima Residence 7. Watchtower Overall, Huangyao Ancient Town is quite nice, possessing both the gentleness and beauty of southern ancient towns and its own unique ruggedness and simplicity. If you also want to experience a different kind of ancient town charm, why not come and take a look

🏞️【Must-Visit Attractions】🏞️ Hidden in the embrace of Guangxi Province, China, lies an ancient town gently treated by time—Huangyao. Here, the long and quaint stone streets are engraved with the whispers of history; ancient banyan trees with intertwined roots seem like green spirits guarding the town. Attractions you can't miss include: • Dailong Bridge: In the early morning or at dusk, standing on the Dailong Bridge, watching the babbling stream and the reflection of old houses, it's a paradise for photography enthusiasts. • Guo's Mansion: Delve into the daily life of a wealthy Qing Dynasty family, with exquisite wood-carved window patterns telling tales of past prosperity. • Immortal's Ancient Well: A legendary place of fairy water, where five wells are connected, each with its own function, offering a chance to experience the local water-fetching customs. 📍【Detailed Address】📍 Huangyao Ancient Town is located in the northeastern part of Zhaoping County, Hezhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, about 70 kilometers from the county town, and is a historical treasure hidden in the mountains. 🚗【Transportation Tips】🚗 • Self-driving: Depart from Hezhou City and drive along the G207 national road for about 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach the destination, with picturesque scenery along the way. • Public transportation: You can take a train or long-distance bus to Hezhou Station, then transfer to a direct bus to Huangyao Ancient Town, with a journey of about 2 hours, frequent departures, convenient and fast. 🍴【Food Recommendations】🍴 • Huangyao Bean Paste: A local specialty with a delicious taste, it is a great gift for friends and family and an indispensable seasoning for local dishes. • Oil Tea: In the early morning, why not try a bowl of authentic Huangyao oil tea, spicy and refreshing, warming both the stomach and the heart. • Ancient Town Snacks: While walking through the alleys of the ancient town, don't forget to taste traditional snacks like glutinous rice cakes and mugwort cakes, each bite a gentle comfort to the taste buds. 🌄【Recommended Surrounding Attractions】🌄 • Gupo Mountain National Forest Park: Not far from Huangyao Ancient Town, it's a natural oxygen bar with waterfalls and forest bathing spots, suitable for friends who love nature and hiking. • Shiba Shui Primitive Ecological Scenic Area: Famous for its unique eighteen waterfalls, where mountains and waters coexist, it's a great place to escape the summer heat. 🌟 Huangyao Ancient Town, a place where time slows down, where every brick and tile tells a story, and every scene touches the soul. Here, you can be the traveler seeking tranquility or the poet intoxicated with ancient charm. Come, let's leave our own footprints in this moving ink painting.🌟

🌟Section One. Transportation How to get to Huangyao Ancient Town✅ 1️⃣Tourist Shuttle Bus🚌 After exiting Hezhou Station👉follow the signs to the bus waiting area Get on the bus marked "Huangyao" directly 🎫Fare: 30💰/person ⏰Duration: About 2 hours 2️⃣Taxi🚗 If there are many people, you can share a taxi AA ⏰Duration: 1 hour via expressway 🌟Section Two. Attractions 1️⃣📍Huangyao Gate *There are many entrances to Huangyao Ancient Town Navigate to 📍Huangyao Ancient Town (North Gate 3) with "Huangyao" in the name 2️⃣📍Dailong Bridge A must-photograph spot when visiting Huangyao Ancient Town! 3️⃣📍South Snake Exit Next to Dailong Bridge, the waterwheel and stone bridge are especially beautiful 4️⃣📍Immortal's Ancient Well The residents of the town use the well water from this well to wash clothes👕 5️⃣📍Dragon Claw Banyan Named for its branches that resemble dragon claws🌳 6️⃣📍Yi Kong Zhi Gu A gatehouse🚪 7️⃣📍Carp Jumping Over Dragon Gate An absolutely beautiful photography angle🔥 The mountains, village, and stream blend together superbly🥰 8️⃣📍Li Min Bridge Located at the entrance of Huangyao Ancient Town (North Gate 4) There is a small waterfall here that's quite nice～ 9️⃣📍Sanxing Building Located at the entrance of Huangyao Ancient Town (North Gate 2) 🔟📍Xin'an Gate "I miss you so much in Huangyao"👉Mountains, bridges, villages, flowing water 🌟Section Three. Food🍲 1️⃣📌Yang Jinji Gold Award Dou Chi Fen Highly recommended by many🔥The beef brisket with fermented soybean powder is delicious Be careful not to search for the wrong store name～I initially navigated to Yang Jinji Fermented Soybean Workshop, the noodle shop is next to 📍Huangyao Ancient Town (North Gate 1) 2️⃣📌Guangxi Sour Stuff This store is inside the ancient town, full name 📍Sweet and Sour Shop & Guangxi Sour Stuff, the sour fruits for 16💰 per pound are also very tasty, but they don't open too early～ 3️⃣📌Beef Intestine Sour ✅You must try Hezhou's beef intestine sour at least once!! I ate at a shop outside the ancient town, the name is 📍Authentic Liuzhou Snail Noodle Soup (Huangyao First Branch), 1️⃣ yuan per skewer of beef intestine sour is super affordable 4️⃣📌Fei Lao Noodle Shop Before leaving, I had a bowl of beef brisket noodles and a 2💰 soy milk 🌟Section Four. Other Notes📝 1️⃣📌Tickets 【Adult Ticket】👉88💰 【Concession Ticket】👉44💰 =>❇️ ❶Online Purchase｜❷On-site Purchase 2️⃣📌Free Admission🔥 Monday to Thursday👉After 18:00✅ Friday to Sunday👉After 22:00✅(Same for holidays) 🔥Also free before 7:30 every morning 3️⃣📌Accommodation 🉑Choose to stay outside❶ the ancient town or inside❷ the ancient town ✅I stayed at Yangcheng Inn🏠Off-season weekday rate 57💰

✨ Huangyao Ancient Town is truly a treasure trove of ancient villages. Departing from Guangzhou or Shenzhen, it's a 2-hour high-speed train ride one way, perfect for a spontaneous weekend getaway. 🎋 As an ancient village with a thousand years of history, Huangyao Ancient Town was also the setting for the movie 'The Painted Veil'. The entire village is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, with ancient trees and green brick and black tile roofs. The winding alleys and the healing sunlight that filters through the towering trees onto the bluestone paths create a relaxing and pristine atmosphere. ⭕️ Transportation (departing from Guangzhou/Shenzhen) 1⃣️ Self-driving: about 4 hours (parking fee 10/day) 2⃣️ High-speed train: about 2 hours to Hezhou Station, then take the ancient town shuttle bus (four trips a day, pay attention to departure times, one-way 30/person) or carpool (one-way 40/person) ⭕️ Accommodation: There are many accommodation options inside and outside the ancient town, with friendly pricing. Book according to your needs. It's recommended to choose a guesthouse inside the town with a viewing platform for an enhanced experience. ⭕️ Admission: 🎫 88/person, purchasing tickets in advance on ticketing platforms can offer discounts, and tickets are valid for 3 days. Security guards at each entrance check and verify tickets, with real-name face scanning for entry and exit. Guesthouses offer discounted tickets for their guests, 52/person. 👏🏻 Tip: On non-holidays, the town's security staff leave at 7 pm. ⭕️ Photo spots: 1⃣️ Dailong Bridge 2⃣️ Shitiao Bridge 3⃣️ Dragon Claw Banyan 4⃣️ Xingning Temple 5⃣️ Immortal's Well 6⃣️ Sima Residence 7⃣️ Watchtower ⭕️ Boat trips: You can take a boat tour from Dailong Bridge pier, 20/person, about a 30-minute round trip, offering another perspective to appreciate the town's karst natural scenery. ⭕️ Dining: There are many dining options inside and outside the ancient town, with little difference between them and moderate prices per person. The specialties are stuffed tofu and local fermented black beans in dishes, which I personally find a bit salty. If you prefer a lighter taste, you can communicate in advance to reduce the salt accordingly. ✨ The ancient town is well-preserved, but it is often criticized for its strong commercialization. This is a double-edged sword; the homogenous and mundane commercial form is indeed regrettable, but it also indicates that the town's commercial facilities are mature and life is convenient.

After the first sentence, there is a line break. East has Zhouzhuang, west has Fenghuang, north has Pingyao, and south has Huangyao. Different ancient towns have different flavors, and the ancient towns in the south have a kind of watery beauty that belongs to the south. The thousand-year-old Huangyao Ancient Town also exudes its unique charm. 🚄It takes two hours by high-speed train from Guangzhou to Hezhou, then transfer to the Huangyao special line bus to reach the ancient town directly, or you can choose to take a taxi. 🏨Book a homestay inside the scenic area in advance, and let the owner help you buy tickets for the scenic area, which will be a bit cheaper~ 🍲Douchi is a specialty of Huangyao Ancient Town, and you must try the dishes made with douchi in the town~ Small recommended scenic spots: Dailong Bridge, Shitiao Bridge, Xianren Ancient Well, Stone Slab Street Scenic spots around the ancient town: Gupo Mountain, Hezhou Confucian Temple 'Little Forbidden City', Linghe Old City