A hidden paradise in the city | Explore the century-old village of Shishan, Nanhai.

🚘An hour's drive from Guangzhou and Foshan I found a Lingnan treasure hidden in the depths of time 🏡The century-old village of Huangxi Village, known as the "Overseas Chinese Village" Huangxi Village was built in the Southern Song Dynasty and has a history of 800 years The village faces south and is surrounded by a semicircular river The overall layout is in the abacus style popular in the Guangfu area The structure is clear, consisting of 14 streets and alleys, "one horizontal and thirteen vertical" Passing through the old watchtower at the entrance of the village On the left is a small garden with gurgling streams and lush flowers and trees On the right is a cluster of century-old ancient villages Walking into it is like stepping into a rural ink painting The alleys are crisscrossed, the ancestral halls are solemn, the study rooms are simple, and the houses are scattered Every brick and tile tells an ancient story The gardens scattered throughout the village with the theme of 24 solar terms Add a touch of vitality and vitality to the ancient village Small gardens in different styles are perfect for taking photos ☕️There are also a few small and exquisite tea and coffee shops and bookstores 😊If you have been walking for a long time, you might as well go in and take a break 📕Holding a good book ☕Take a sip of fragrant coffee Enjoy a leisurely time In the hustle and bustle of the city🌿Here is a piece of tranquility Suitable for sketching🎨photography📷relaxation If you like quiet strolling like me You might as well find a time to explore here - ✅Attractions ➡Huangxi Watchtower: The landmark building of Huangxi Village. Today's watchtower has been transformed into a village history museum, which stores village history introduction materials and historical objects, recording the past time of the ancient village ➡Alleys and traditional building complex: Huangxi Village retains 71% of the ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Brick carvings, gray sculptures, and murals with Lingnan characteristics can be seen everywhere. Every alley is a scene, full of charm - 📸Travel tips [1] The village is small, so it is not recommended to come from far away. It is best to visit between 4-5 pm, when the weather is cooler and the light is better for taking photos. The overall visit time is 1-2 hours [2] There is no bustling commercial atmosphere here, only one or two restaurants and three or four beverage shops, and the opening hours depend on the mood of the shop owner. You can bring your own food to visit - 📍Huangxi Village, Shishan Town, Nanhai District, Foshan 🚌Take bus 275 to Jiayi Garden Station, transfer to bus 238, and get off at Huangxi Station 🚘Self-driving navigation "Huangxi Village", there is a parking lot in the village, free for 3 hours 🎫Free admission