Shipi Lane

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5.0/5

Outstanding

Shipinong is one of the most distinctive attractions in Xitang Ancient Town. Shipinong is located on Xiaxi Street in Xitang Ancient Town. It is an open-air alley sandwiched between two houses and was built in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It is named "Shipinong" because of its deep and narrow alley and the thin stone slabs as leather. It is also known as the "One Line of Sky" in Xitang. Shipinong is 68 meters long and is paved with 216 stone slabs with a thickness of only 3 cm, and the ground is paved with 168 stone slabs. The widest part of the alley is 1.1 meters, the narrowest part is only 0.8 meters, and the height of the gables on both sides is between 6 meters and 10 meters. There is a narrow sky above Shipinong. When walking in it, you can only see a thin ray of light, so it is called "Xitang One Line of Sky". Shipinong is the passage between the two houses of the Wang family, "Zunwen Hall" and "Zhongfu Hall", and is the passage to the house of the Wang family, a prominent family in Xitang. The narrow space and unique light and shadow effects of Shipinong make it a great place for taking photos, and it is suitable for checking in wearing Hanfu or ancient costumes. As one of the iconic attractions of Xitang Ancient Town, Shipinong attracts many tourists with its unique architectural style and profound cultural heritage.