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This is the "Guangdong's Number One Village" that has been severely underestimated

【Daqitou Ancient Village·Introduction】 · Located in Leping Town, Sanshui, Foshan, the 'Daqitou Ancient Village' was established in 1526 and has a history of approximately 480 years 😲 · It is the largest ancient building complex of wok-ear houses in the Lingnan region 🏘 In 2004, the Guangdong Provincial Department of Culture named it "Guangdong's Number One Village" 【Daqitou Ancient Village·Architectural Features】 · Drainage system🌊 The houses in the village all face from west to east, and the foundations are also slightly inclined. The eaves tilt towards the courtyards and alleys, allowing rainwater to flow into the hidden channels and eventually be directed to the ponds 😲 Moreover, the village lanes are all paved with strip stones, so even during heavy rain, the ancient village has never been flooded for centuries · Wok-ear houses 🏘 The wok-ear houses, characteristic of Lingnan, are built with thickened rubble masonry 🧱 Besides being grand and beautiful, they also serve to prevent fire and dampness. From a distance, the wok-ear house complex looks towering and solemn, giving a sense of awe 😯 【Daqitou Ancient Village·Current Situation】 · Similar to the fate of most ancient villages, the cramped cottages are no longer favored by modern people, especially since the more than two hundred houses can no longer accommodate the growing population needs. Therefore, most villagers have now moved out of the ancient village and into the city 🏢 · Wandering through the mottled streets, you can see walls covered with moss and occasionally dilapidated walls and dangerous buildings... Some of the neglected ancient houses can even take you back in time, showing the prosperity of the village a hundred years ago 📸 【Daqitou Ancient Village·Ticket Information】 · Open all year round for free 🆓️ · Free parking 🆓️ Please park in an orderly manner 【Daqitou Ancient Village·Transportation Advice】 · It is recommended to drive there 🚗 · Set your navigation to Daqitou Ancient Village, there are public parking spaces at the entrance of the village 【Daqitou Ancient Village·Recommended Visiting Time】 · Suggested visiting duration is 1~1.5h 🕘 📝Tips: 📎 Pay attention to the satellite map, if you go too far, it will take a long time to get back 😂 📎 The ancient village is not commercialized, perfect for walking and taking photos 📸 📎 Some houses are in disrepair and may collapse, please do not enter ⚠️
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Posted: Apr 10, 2024
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