✨Gankeng Ancient Town | A beautiful treasure of Hakka culture🎉

🎈My dears, today I want to share with you the charming Gankeng Ancient Town! 📍Address: Gankeng Ancient Town, OCT 🎫Tickets: Free, isn’t that awesome👍 🚗If you drive, you can park at the P1 ground parking lot of OCT Gankeng Ancient Town. You can take the subway Line 10 to Gankeng Station, and then walk 500 meters to arrive. ⏱️Opening hours: Open all day, you can check in at any time. This is a cultural and tourism scenic spot jointly built by OCT and the government. It not only preserves the historical buildings of the ancient town, but also incorporates a lot of tourism elements. The commercial atmosphere is just right, making the cultural atmosphere of the entire ancient town more intense👏 It’s very close to the ancient town from the parking lot. Passing through the small tunnel at the north gate is like traveling through a time tunnel into the ancient town. However, the commercial atmosphere is a bit strong when you first enter. Don’t worry, just walk straight ahead. When you see the Gankeng Museum, you can officially start the tour. I walked all the way to the South Gate and took a photo of the gate before I started to stroll around. 🌳【Historical background】 Gankeng Ancient Town was formerly called Gankeng Hakka Town. It is one of the top ten Hakka ancient villages in Shenzhen and has a long history of over 300 years. As early as the Ming Dynasty, this place was just a small village mainly engaged in farming. In the Qing Dynasty, it gradually developed into a prosperous commercial town. It was also one of the important commercial centers in Shenzhen at that time. It was really amazing😎 🏠【Architectural style】 The architectural style of the ancient houses in the ancient town is so unique, full of Lingnan characteristics. Most of them are brick and stone structures, with traditional gable roofs. There are also patios, corridors, and wing rooms inside, which provide excellent ventilation and lighting. Moreover, these ancient houses have a history of hundreds of years, and are definitely important cultural heritages. In addition to Hakka walled houses, there are also many ancient temples and ancestral halls. For example, the Gankeng Fort is of great historical significance. It was built in the late Qing Dynasty and was a defensive fortification for the villagers at that time to resist foreign enemies. 🎇【Alley Style】 The alleys of the ancient town are so quaint, with traditional handicraft workshops everywhere. Big red lanterns are hung high, and the red ribbons fluttering in the breeze add a bit of charm. Moreover, various potted plants, hanging baskets and other green plants decorate the alley beautifully. Some are at the corners, some are on the steps, and some are hung on the walls or hung from the roofs. Coupled with the graffiti and murals that can be seen everywhere, the artistic atmosphere is directly full🤩 My dears, you must go to Gankeng Ancient Town to experience it. It is really worth checking in. #Gankeng Ancient Town #Hakka Culture #Ancient Town Style #Shenzhen Travel #Shenzhen Attractions