Ancient charm and modern style, a small town in time: Wenkou Ancient Town in Tai'an, a thousand-year-old ink painting scroll.

In Tai'an City, Shandong Province, there is a place with a long history and a collection of humanities, which is Wenkou Ancient Town. This ancient town is located on the beautiful Wen River, backed by green mountains, facing green water, like a bright pearl inlaid on the land of Qilu. Wenkou Ancient Town not only retains a large number of ancient Ming and Qing buildings, but also has many popular historical allusions and folk tales. It is a rare treasure for experiencing the charm of traditional Chinese culture and tracing historical trajectories. Stepping into Wenkou Ancient Town, the first thing that comes into view is the crisscrossed bluestone road, which witnessed the rise and fall of the ancient town. Each piece of bluestone seems to be engraved with the story of time. The ancient buildings on both sides are lined up, with flying eaves and corners, gray tiles and white walls, exuding a strong Ming and Qing atmosphere. Various signs are hung in front of the shops, and a dazzling array of handicrafts, special snacks, antiques, calligraphy and painting are displayed on the stalls, attracting tourists from all over the world to stop and admire and buy. Wenkou Ancient Town has been a gathering place for literati and scholars since ancient times. Many scholars and literary masters have emerged here. Walking in the streets and alleys of the ancient town, you can see some celebrity residences and academy sites from time to time. Although they have experienced hundreds of years of wind and rain erosion, they still maintain their original appearance, as if they can hear the loud reading voices of the past and feel the strong academic atmosphere. Especially the "Poetry, Calligraphy and Painting Festival" held every spring attracts many calligraphy and painting lovers and literary youths to gather here to enjoy the beauty of Danqing Hanmo and share the joy of poetry and song.