The hidden Hakka ancient village in Guangdong, where time stands still in the Four-Cornered Towers

🌟 Linzhai Ancient Village, the hidden gem of Heyuan, Guangdong, exudes the charm of ancient Hakka architecture with its Four-Cornered Towers and rich Hakka culture! The village preserves 24 ancient dwellings, each brick and tile telling the legendary stories of the Hakka people. 🏡 The three-section courtyard halls of the Four-Cornered Towers showcase the delicacy and grandeur of Hakka architecture. Moreover, there are vast rice fields, ten-mile lotus ponds, with the fragrance of lotus blossoming, a sight too beautiful to behold. 🚗 Practical Information: 📍 📌 Address: Linzhai Ancient Village, Linzhai Town, Hepin County, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province 🎫 💸 Admission: Free 🕐 ⏰ Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 ⏳ 🕒 Recommended Duration of Visit: About 2-3 hours 🚗 🚘 Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, or take the high-speed train from Hepin North Station or Longchuan West Station, which can be reached within an hour, with a ticket price of about 130 yuan. 📸 Must-visit Spots: 1.🏰 Qiangguang Tower: The most famous Hakka residence in the ancient village, with four-cornered watchtowers, exquisite carvings, and numerous rooms that can accommodate hundreds of people. 2.🏯 Yongzhen Tower: The tallest building in the ancient village with a long history, it was once an impregnable fortress that Shi Dakai could not conquer for a long time. 3.🏚️ Yingchuan Old House: A unique architectural name, inscribed by Tan Zekei himself, whose calligraphy is still used by the Wenhui Newspaper in Shanghai and Hong Kong today. 4.🏛️ Sima Residence: The feng shui treasure land of Dr. Chen Hongming, with exquisite hall screens and wood carvings that show unique craftsmanship. 5.🏦 Xunnan Tower: A rural bank during the Qing Guangxu period, witnessing the economic history of the Linzhai area. ✨ Tips: 🗺️ The ancient village covers a large area; it is recommended to tour from the entrance in a counterclockwise direction to the parking lot. 🏰 Yingchuan Old House, Qiangguang Tower, and the Doctor's Residence are must-visit places. 🛏️ For accommodation, you can choose between homestays in the ancient village or the new village, only a 5-minute drive away. 🚫 Although Linzhai Ancient Village is a place worth visiting, it may not be particularly suitable for a special trip if it is not on the way.