The ancient city of Taiping in Guangxi was so beautiful that it overwhelmed me

I took a trip to Guangxi with friends, and apart from the incredibly delicious snail noodles, there were also incredibly beautiful landscapes. The first stop was the ancient city of Taiping in Chongzuo, and I was lucky enough to encounter a stunning sunset. ⭐ History of the ancient city: The ancient city of Taiping in Chongzuo has a long history, with walls built in the fifth year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (1372). At that time, the walls were made of earth. In the sixth year of Yongle of the Ming Dynasty, the Left River flooded, collapsing more than 400 zhang of the city walls. Since the establishment of New China, due to the expansion of urban construction, the ancient city was demolished and leveled, and the bricks and stones were taken to pave the streets. ⭐ Brief description of the ancient city: The entire scenic area revolves around themes such as Luoyue culture, Zhuang homeland culture, water culture, and sugar culture. The original site has been restored and expanded with an inner river, and the ancient city walls have been renovated. It is a 4A-level cultural tourism scenic area that can satisfy tourists' one-stop consumption experience of 'touring, shopping, playing, eating, lodging, and traveling', promoting the integrated development of commercial development with folk performances, technological management, and intangible cultural heritage inheritance. ⭐ Check-in spots: ✅ City Gate The main entrance to Taiping Ancient City, which has undergone long historical changes. On the city gate tower with crisscrossing patterns preserved to this day, one can still see the marks of prosperity and stability from the past. ✅ Yifang Stage The main stage for ethnic performances, mainly hosting Zhuang dance performances and other characteristic shows. The splendor of youth is ever-present, and the excitement is endless. ✅ Misty Rain Corridor The Misty Rain Corridor, a covered street, allows pedestrians to pass without the worry of sun exposure or rain, and is a unique scenic line in the ancient city. ✅ Zhuang Enclosed Tower The earthen enclosed tower is a unique large-scale residential form in the world, known as the treasure of traditional Chinese dwellings. Taiping Ancient City has moved the enclosed tower into the scenic area, named Zhuang Enclosed Tower. ✅ Shangxin Pavilion Shangxin Pavilion is close to the lake's heart, and it interprets the water culture of Taiping Ancient City to the fullest. ✅ Zai Shui Bridge On one side of the water, the bridge is close to the lake's surface, almost level with the water. At both ends are the Moonlight Square and Starlight Square, which reflect each other across the lake. ⭐ Tips: There are many Hanfu and ethnic costumes for rent and photography inside, which are very photogenic. It is indeed very commercialized, with food, drink, and entertainment available. It will be crowded on holidays, and it is recommended to go on a sunny afternoon to see a beautiful sunset and sundown. 📍 Address: Taiping Ancient City, Chongzuo, Guangxi 🚅 Journey: Depart from Guangzhou South by high-speed rail, about 4 hours 🎫 Ticket: Free