Hezhou, Guangxi｜Huangyao Ancient Town｜A beautiful journey through thousands of years

🔥Huangyao is an ancient town with a history of nearly a thousand years. It originated in the Song Dynasty and was built in the Ming Dynasty. It first flourished during the Wanli period of the Northern Dynasty and reached its peak during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. Since most people in the town have the surnames Huang and Yao, it is named "Huang Yao". - Tour route One-day tour: Visit the core attractions of the ancient town in the morning, choose Yaojiang River rafting or climb Dongtan Ridge in the afternoon, and enjoy the night view in the evening. Two-day tour: Visit the ancient town and Yaojiang River rafting on the first day, and stay in the ancient town at night; visit Zhoujia Reservoir and Dongtanling on the second day, and experience the surrounding rural scenery - Must-see attractions Dailong Bridge: The landmark of the ancient town, built in the Ming Dynasty, is a great place for taking photos. Ancient Theater: The most complete ancient theater in Guangxi, built in the Ming Dynasty, where traditional opera performances are occasionally held. Guo Family Courtyard: A typical residence of wealthy merchants in Lingnan, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of Qing Dynasty architecture. Cobblestone streets and ancient alleys: Stroll along the cobblestone streets of the ancient town and feel the sedimentation of history. Xianren Ancient Well: It consists of five ancient wells and is still the source of water for local residents. - Best travel season The climate is mild in spring and autumn, which is suitable for strolling in the ancient town; in summer, the town is full of greenery, but you need to pay attention to sun protection; in winter, there are fewer tourists and the ancient town is like an ink painting. - Accommodation suggestions Ancient town B&Bs: such as Parker Inn and You Ran Jian B&B, which are affordable and have a warm atmosphere. Hotels outside the ancient town: such as Huangyao Courtyard Hotel and Dongtanling Inn, with a quiet environment, suitable for self-driving tourists - Transportation High-speed rail: Take the high-speed rail to Hezhou Station. After exiting the station, you can transfer to the tourist bus that goes directly to Huangyao Ancient Town, or share a car. The journey takes about 1 hour. Self-driving: About 4 hours from Guangzhou, about 3 hours from Guilin, navigate to "Huangyao Ancient Town Scenic Area Parking Lot". Airplane: You can fly to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport first, then take a bus to Hezhou, and finally arrive at Huangyao Ancient Town.