Chongzuo Taiping Ancient City

Chongzuo Taiping Ancient City is a historic cultural city located in Taiping Subdistrict, Jiangzhou District, Chongzuo City, Guangxi, with a history of over 1,000 years. The ancient city existed during the Taiping Xingguo period of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty (976-984), and was then known as Zuojiangdao Taiping Village. Later, the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties all established residences here. The architecture of Taiping Ancient City features Lingnan style and is one of the best-preserved Ming Dynasty stone cities in Guangxi. The walls of Taiping Ancient City were built in the fifth year of the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty (1372). At that time, the walls were made of earth, 2 zhang 1 chi high, 1 zhang 1 chi thick, and 624 zhang in circumference, with five city gates: East "Chang'an", South "Zhen'an", Small West "Yuan'an", Large West "Zhenbian", and North "Gongchen". Unfortunately, in the sixth year of the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, the Zuojiang River flooded and collapsed more than 400 zhang of the city walls. Later, the ancient city was demolished and leveled, and the bricks and stones were used to pave the streets. In recent years, Chongzuo City has rebuilt the ancient city on the site of the ancient city, restored and expanded the inner river, repaired the ancient city walls, and recreated the historical appearance of the ancient city around the themes of Luoyue culture, Zhuang culture, water culture, and sugar culture. Taiping Ancient City has now become a cultural tourism destination in Chongzuo, a popular check-in spot, and a new city card for Chongzuo. The attractions in the ancient city include the main city gate tower, Yifang Theater, Misty Corridor, Tiered Waterfall, Rainbow Bridge, Wind and Rain Bridge, Water Bridge, Shuangxin Pavilion, Wanghe Pavilion, Qixin Terrace, Ancient Ming City Wall, and many other attractions. The ancient city offers a rich variety of themed experiences, including cultural themes, folk experiences, cultural and creative areas, themed homestays, leisure and entertainment, and more. Taiping Ancient City is open all day and is a free attraction. Visitors can experience local folk culture, enjoy traditional Zhuang songs and dances, and taste local delicacies. The night view of the ancient city is particularly charming, with bright lights and colorful lights, making people feel as if they have traveled back in time. Taiping Ancient City is not only a historical and cultural attraction but also a great place for citizens and tourists to relax and have fun, offering a rich tourism experience and cultural enjoyment.