Anhui Hanshan Yuncao Ancient Town Old Street Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Yuncao Ancient Town in Hanshan, Anhui Province, is an important town in the north of the Yangtze River that is loved by water. It is a thousand-year-old ancient town by the Yuxi River and Niutun River. It has a strong historical charm and nourishes the glorious prosperity of the ancient town. Yuncao Ancient Town is a veritable pearl on the water. It once had the glory of the "Twelve Salts in the North of the Yangtze River" in the early Ming Dynasty, and the prosperity of 36 Streets, 72 Lanes, and 48 Gates. The gathering of merchants and the prosperity of the city are a true reflection of its past. The old streets of the ancient town, the core historical district, the tall horse-head walls, exquisite carvings, ancient pawn shops, as well as the rebuilt docks and time-honored shops, will become a place of nostalgia, meditation, leisure and entertainment for tourists along both sides of the river. It is an important place for cultural tourism and sketching, and it is also the best choice to reflect on the past and experience humanities and history.

Attractions distribution:

Yuncao Ancient Town is located in the south of Hanshan Mountain, more than 30 kilometers away from the county seat. There are two "old street" tourist routes in the ancient town. You can see the Catholic Church, the Priest's Building, Li Hongzhang's Pawnshop, the She Family Ancestral Hall, the ancient well and other buildings as well as intact wood carvings. In addition, centuries-old teahouses, restaurants, folk inns, etc. have been restored, and historical landscapes along the river from the Ming and Qing Dynasties such as Caochuan Ancient Ferry, Hongyitai Pier, Mishi Pier, Yancang Pier, and pavilions have been restored.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 3A scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, sightseeing, visiting ancient times, history and culture, ancient towns, architecture, old streets

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