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Whimsical Emma~Simmons41Singapore

A forgotten small ancient town in Shanxi by time, afraid it will become popular but can't help sharing…

Compared to crowded popular check-in spots, I prefer places with fewer people that soothe the soul. In Changzhi, Shanxi, I found this "pure land" where time stands still. It seems like time has forgotten this place, letting the years quietly pass by. — Yincheng Ancient Town There are very few tourists here, and it is almost untouched by commercialization. The Ming and Qing dynasty buildings retain their original appearance. Sunlight slants on the gray tiles, as if you can still hear the clanging from the blacksmith shop a hundred years ago. Strolling among the blue bricks and gray tiles, it feels like even time has forgotten to flow. Every step treads on echoes of history. 🔸 About Yincheng: Once the largest ironware production and sales center in the country, The "Luzhou Records" note "800 households, 500 merchants..." Imagine how prosperous it was back then! It is known as the "Ten Thousand Li Yincheng, Thousand-Year Iron Mansion." 🔸 Architectural Features: Residential siheyuan courtyards, blue bricks and gray tiles, carved doors and windows, Every detail shows the marks of craftsmanship. The alleys are deep, and every brick tells a story. 🔸 Practical Information: 🎫 Admission: Free!! ⏰ Opening Hours: Open all day 🍲 Food: Yincheng pork soup, small pink pancakes (highly recommended by locals!) 🅿️ Parking: Free parking lot inside the ancient town 📍 Address: Yincheng Town, Shangdang District, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province 📌 Travel Tips: • Recommended to visit on sunny days; the ancient alleys under the light and shadow are especially photogenic. • Wear comfortable shoes; the alleys are all original stone roads. • Keep quiet; this place is better for feeling the atmosphere than for check-ins. If you are tired of the monotonous ancient towns, you really should come here for a walk, relax your guard, ease your mind, and say goodbye to all worries. Feel the true appearance of time…
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