Yuankeng Ancient Town Travel Guide in Shunchang, Fujian

Scenic spot introduction:

Yuankeng Ancient Town in Shunchang has endless ancient architectural art from the Ming and Qing dynasties, especially the exquisite brick and wood carvings that have long been lost among the people. In the old days, merchants gathered in the ancient town and the economy and trade were prosperous. The tribute tea of ​​the Ming Dynasty came from here. The Neo-Confucian master Zhu Xi and others also traveled here to teach, leaving precious cultural heritage for the ancient town, adding to the richness and charm of history. Nowadays, when people walk on the bluestone path through the long and narrow ancient alleys with high walls, it is like walking through a tunnel of history. The carved stone slabs under their feet and the brick carvings of the gatehouses on both sides all make people clearly feel that history is just like this. Really, you can reach it just by looking up.

Attractions distribution:

Yuankeng Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Shunchang County, 12 kilometers away from the county seat. The main attraction of the ancient town is a large number of ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The most representative ones are the Xiao Family Ancestral Hall, Chen Family's Three Buildings, Cai Family Ancestral Hall, etc., as well as hundreds of ancient houses, ancient ancestral halls, ancient bridges, ancient temples, etc. Every building is basically in good condition, and the interior and exterior decoration and layout are quite particular, making them extremely valuable.

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, visiting ancient times, folk culture, ancient town tours, historic sites, architecture