Discover Riverside Heritage: Your Ultimate Travel Guide to Shuhe Ancient Town!

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📍 Shuhe Ancient Town: Situated east of Xunyang City in Ankang, Shuhe Ancient Town boasts a unique architectural style with buildings predominantly made of blue bricks and black tiles, exuding an ancient charm.

🎫 Tickets: Free entry

🏮Must-Visit Attractions:
🔹 Yangsi Temple: The highest point in Shuhe Ancient Town, offering the best vantage point for viewing the town nestled against the mountains and rivers. To the south of Yangsi Temple, there's a rock wall with several hydrological inscriptions, showcasing the town's history of thriving and enduring challenges due to the river.
🔹 Huangzhou Guild Hall: Built during the Qing Dynasty, this landmark of the ancient town features exquisite decorations. The ingenious connection between the archway and the theater stage is particularly impressive.
🔹 Mosque: Founded in the Ming Dynasty, this mosque is built on a cliff, creating a tranquil and serene environment. It also features the unique "Cat's Arched Back" fire wall, a distinctive characteristic of the Hunan region, making it a rare feature in traditional Chinese mosques.

Travel Tips: Every Saturday, there is a folk market where you can buy hand-woven crafts from Cangyanshan.

Enjoy your journey through the historical charm and cultural richness of Shuhe Ancient Town! 🏯🌿😊

Post by Vivii_ | Feb 25, 2025