I found another low-key ancient town in Zhejiang

On this trip to Zhejiang, I went to explore a place where immortals live, which is located in Xianju's . Under the fairyland scenery of Shenxianju, I also found some off-the-beaten-path places worth exploring, such as the I am sharing with you today, which is a charming town worth a special trip. Potan Ancient Town is only a 20-minute drive from Shenxianju Scenic Area and only 25 minutes to Xianju County. As a place where water and land meet, its superior geographical location and the important transfer dock of the ancient salt road have made Potan a famous commercial port in ancient times. Under the prosperous economy, we have seen many wealthy mansions today. The history of Potan Ancient Town is very long, dating back to 998 AD. Despite the vicissitudes of a thousand years, it still preserves the "dragon"-shaped ancient street paved with three Huali's long cobblestones. The buildings on the street span the Tang, Song, Ming, Qing, and Republic of China. The architectural art of each era is gathered together, which is very characteristic, especially the magnificent and beautifully laid out "Three Transparent Nine Door Hall", which can let you experience the connotation of a thousand years of culture. There is also a "Chen Clan Ancestral Hall" in the ancient town. This three-entry courtyard built in the Qing Dynasty was once the main dissemination place of Chen Clan culture. The ancestral hall consists of a gate hall, a patio, a main hall (main hall), and two wings. The layout is exquisite and magnificent. The thick and tall stone pillars in the five-open main hall are embroidered with couplets and deputies. The text is elegant, the content is rich, the connotation is profound, and the calligraphy style is vigorous and steady. It is a vivid portrayal of the glorious history of the Chen Clan. As the prestigious family of Potan Ancient Town, the Chen family has produced generations of people, and its influence can be said to be very great. Another building not to be missed is . This is a memorial hall to commemorate the famous minister Hu Ze of the Song Dynasty (commonly known as Hu Gong). The various inscriptions and inscriptions inside all reflect the cultural connotation of this place. In addition to architecture, Potan Ancient Town also has rich local food and folk culture, such as glutinous rice cakes, green tofu, soy sauce chrysanthemum brain, wheat cakes, etc., as well as various celebrations such as carp jumping over the dragon gate, rolling ground dragon, bench dragon, July 7 Niangniang Meeting, etc. Overall, the town is not big but very exquisite, with high playability and no admission fee. Don't miss this good place when you come to Shenxianju. 📍Detailed address: Potan Town, West of Xianju County, Taizhou, Zhejiang 🚗Traffic strategy: Direct bus from Xianju County Bus Station 🕙Opening hours: Open 24 hours 💰Ticket price: None, free open scenic area 🌟Highlights: Rich folk culture, exquisite historical buildings, and a thousand-year heritage