Zhuhai Huitong Ancient Village: A historical treasure with Lingnan style🏯

#朱海之旅 Huitong Ancient Village, located in Tangjiawan Town, Zhuhai City, has a history of more than 270 years. It is one of the best-preserved ancient villages in Zhuhai and is known as "the most beautiful village in Zhuhai".  Village Features🏡 • Lingnan architectural style: The houses in the village are mainly made of gray tiles, blue bricks, and flying eaves, with neat layout and uniform color, showing the typical Lingnan architectural style.  • Historical buildings: The village has the north and south gates, Tiaomei Temple, Huitong Temple, Mo's Ancestral Temple, and the "Wind Rising" and "Cloud Flying" watchtowers, which combine the characteristics of Western clock towers and the style of Lingnan watchtowers, witnessing the prosperity and past of Huitong Village in the past.  Recommended tour route🗺️ 1. Qingyun Bridge: Built during the Republic of China period, it is the only way to enter the village. It was listed as an immovable cultural relic in Zhuhai in 2012. 2. North Gate: Built in the Qing Dynasty, the gate is engraved with four large characters “北环紫极”, showing the defensive features of the ancient village. 3. Tiaomei Temple: Built to commemorate the sixth generation ancestor of the Mo family, Mo Dingtiao, it has now been revitalized into a movie theater that combines history and modern culture. 4. Huitong Temple (Yuechao Bookstore): Originally an ancestral hall to commemorate the village founder Mo Yujing, it has now been transformed into Yuechao Bookstore, providing a wide range of books and cultural and creative products. 5. Mo's Ancestral Hall: Built in the Qing Dynasty, it is now a village history museum that displays the history and culture of Huitong Ancient Village. 6. South and North Diaolou: The Diaolou are the landmark buildings of Huitong Village. Initially, they were built to strengthen the village’s defense. The North Diaolou was named “Yunfei” and the South Diaolou was named “Fengqi”, which complement each other and are very poetic. 7. Three Streets and Eight Alleys: The village adopts the architectural structure of "three streets and eight alleys", which are intertwined to form a square and regular "chessboard-like" spatial structure. Strolling through it, you can feel the strong breath of life and historical atmosphere. Traffic Information🚗 • Self-driving: Navigate to "Huitong Ancient Village", there is a parking lot at the entrance of the village for tourists to park. • Public transportation: Take bus No. 10 or B9 to Jinding Market, transfer to bus No. 65 or 67 and get off at Huitong Road Station. It is within walking distance.  Travel Tips📝 • Opening hours: Open all day. • Ticket information: Free admission. • Notes: Please respect the lives of local residents, keep the environment clean, and protect the historical buildings and cultural heritage of the ancient village. Summary With its unique Lingnan architectural style and profound historical and cultural heritage, Huitong Ancient Village provides tourists with an ideal place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and experience traditional culture. Whether you are strolling through the quaint streets or visiting historical buildings, you can experience the rich historical atmosphere and humanistic feelings here.