[2025 Zhaoqing Attraction] Travel Guide for Duanzhou Ancient City Wall (Updated Jun)

Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall is a living history in the concrete jungle. Elderly men jog up the Song Dynasty steps Teenagers drift on skateboards in the Ming Dynasty city gate Delivery drivers ring their bells Breaking the 600-year-old morning light of Piyun Tower 🍢 When the beef offal stall on Zhongyong Road opens The city wall becomes an open-air bar The chili sauce tastes like the Guangxu era The fireworks are strong here The people are warm The sunset is beautiful

For friends who can't stay idle, you can have a spontaneous mini trip on the weekend. Choose to stay in Duanzhou, which is also convenient for visiting Dinghu Mountain. day1️⃣ Arcade Street - Ancient City Wall - Biyun Tower - Zhaoqing City Museum Free, a mini version of the Great Wall, very photogenic~ No need to climb much, it's quite comfortable to walk around, and wait for a splendid sunset. day2️⃣ Dinghu Mountain, 70r for adults, free for students! Head straight to Butterfly Valley (35r for a round-trip boat ride) - Qingyun Temple - Feishuitan Waterfall - Take the bus 20 directly to Butterfly Valley, it's really far! If your legs can't hold up, then walk the stone steps for about half an hour to reach the Feishuitan Waterfall, and a little further down there's another small waterfall, where you can bring flip-flops to play in the water and stream trekking. Before coming down the mountain, have a bowl of mountain tofu pudding, delicious! (If you have time, you can visit Baoding Garden) 🍽 About food Feijiao Private Kitchen, ginger pork knuckle, raw fish in two ways, raw fish slices, definitely coming back~

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 📍 **Address**: Songcheng Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City ⏰ **Opening hours**: Open all day (recommended to go at dusk) 🎫 **Tickets**: Free (Tickets are required to climb Piyun Tower) ✨ **Historical Highlights**: 1️⃣ **The only complete Song Dynasty city wall in Lingnan** - It was first built in the third year of Zhenghe period of the Northern Song Dynasty (1113) - The existing length is 2,800 meters, with traces of restoration from the Ming and Qing dynasties 2️⃣ **The Millennium Code on the Bricks** - Look closely at the bricks and you will see inscriptions such as "Duanzhou Prefecture" - Shell fossil layers can be seen in some sections 3️⃣ **Four ancient city gate ruins** - The stone plaque "Chaotianmen" is an original from the Ming Dynasty - A Qing Dynasty artillery fortress is hidden next to Nanxun Gate 🌇 **Recommended gameplay**: ▸ Take a walk along the city wall in the evening to watch the sunset ▸ Touch the oyster shell bricks of the "Piyun Tower" section ▸ Searching for the hidden drainage system of the Song Dynasty #Zhaoqing Historic Sites #Song Dynasty City Wall #Lingnan History #Free Attractions #Cultural Walk

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province is a world-renowned tourist resort city, attracting tourists from all over the world. Today I recommend a cultural relic: Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall. The Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall is located in Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province. It was first built during the Huangyou period of the Northern Song Dynasty (1049-1054) and has a history of nearly a thousand years. It is one of the relatively well-preserved Song Dynasty brick city walls in China and has important historical, architectural and military research value. Built in the early Northern Song Dynasty: It was originally a rammed earth wall, and was later expanded and reinforced to resist the Nong Zhigao uprising (1052). Repairs in the Ming and Qing Dynasties: It was reinforced with bricks in the first year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty (1368), and was repaired many times in the Qing Dynasty. It still retains the architectural features of the Song and Ming Dynasties. Modern protection: It underwent a large-scale restoration in 1989 and is now a national key cultural relic protection site (listed in 2001). It is very suitable for sightseeing, vacation, and taking photos! Address: No. 6, Zhengxi Road, Chengxi Street, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province (northeast of Kangleju) Opening hours: 09:00-16:00

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province is a world-renowned tourist resort city, attracting tourists from all over the world. Today I would like to recommend a cultural relic: Piyun Tower. Piyun Tower is a historical building in Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, China. It is located on the ancient city wall of Zhaoqing on Chengzhong Road, Duanzhou District. It was first built in the third year of Zhenghe in the Northern Song Dynasty (1113 AD) and has been rebuilt many times in history. The existing buildings are modern reconstructions. Piyun Tower is an important part of the ancient city wall of Zhaoqing, and together with Liqiao Tower, Qilou Street and others, it constitutes the historical and cultural landscape of Zhaoqing. It was originally a military lookout tower and was named "Piyun" because it was often surrounded by clouds and mist. Architectural style: The existing three-story imitation wood structure pavilion was rebuilt in 1989, combining Song style with Lingnan characteristics. Cultural significance: The ancient city wall of Zhaoqing is the most intact Song Dynasty city wall preserved in Guangdong, and Piyun Tower is one of its landmark buildings. Very suitable for sightseeing, vacation, taking photos and checking in! Address: Renmin Middle Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province Opening hours: 09:00-16:00

Meet up with old friends in Zhaoqing and enjoy a 3-day tour of Seven Star Crags and Dinghu Mountain. Stroll along Lingyang Gorge and the ancient city wall, and enjoy a shopping-free tour! -- Must-see attractions: 🌟 Dinghu Mountain: Home to a primeval forest and rich subtropical vegetation, you can also pray for blessings at the ancient Qingyun Temple. Electric cars are available to make your visit easier, making it perfect for seniors. 🏛️ Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall (Songcheng 1st Road): The only complete ancient city wall left in Guangdong, the houses and street scenes on the wall have a unique charm. Free entry, fun, and accessible. 🌳 Lingyang Gorge Ancient Plank Road Forest Park: With a rich history and culture, the park is home to many ancient relics. A great place for seniors to take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the unique scenery. 🎨 Zhaoqing Museum (New Museum): With a large building area and unique design, the museum has many exhibition halls and a rich variety of exhibitions, allowing seniors to learn about history and culture while having fun. -- Tips: 🚗 Airport transportation: Zhaoqing has convenient transportation. You can rent a car or take a bus to explore the city. 📸 Photo spots: Seven Star Crags and Dinghu Mountain are beautiful photo spots, so don't miss them! 🎉 Local customs: Water Lantern Festival and Fire Dragon Dance, experience the unique folk culture of Zhaoqing. ❄️ January climate: Zhaoqing is a little cold in January, so remember to bring warm clothes. -- On your Zhaoqing tour, don't miss the beautiful scenery and delicious food. We look forward to welcoming you back to experience more of the unique local culture! 🌸

🌟Highlights: The Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall is located on Songcheng Road in Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province. It was built in the Northern Song Dynasty. The city wall was originally built along the hills. ❤Recommended reason: The Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall is made of bricks and stones. The foundation is made of stone strips, the walls are built with bricks on both sides, and the middle is rammed with loess and gravel. It is rectangular, wide from east to west, and narrow from north to south.

Zhaoqing, the foundation of the city dates back to the magnificent Song Dynasty. Over the years, it has gone through 2,000 years of vicissitudes. It is like a historical beauty with profound heritage. Its name contains endless beautiful wishes. It is a veritable historical and cultural city [GreatWall] In this city, time seems to flow more slowly, allowing people to find peace and freedom outside the busy world and experience a leisurely life without being disturbed by external things. [Cute] [Car] Starting from Guangzhou and Foshan, you can enter this old city in about half an hour and feel its unique charm [Yeah] [Rainbow] Tour route: Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall➡️Zhaoqing Arcade➡️Qing Youru (lunch)➡️Xijiang River Bank➡️Qixingyan Scenic Area➡️Feijiao Private Kitchen (dinner) [LoveHotel] Accommodation Most of Zhaoqing's attractions are in Duanzhou District. It is recommended to choose a hotel or homestay in Duanzhou, which is near the Xinghu Yifang business district and very close to Qixingyan, making it convenient to go to various scenic spots. [Yeah] [Beach]Detailed description of attractions: [One] Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall (Free) The ruins of the Ming Dynasty city wall are hidden here. Piyun Tower is a must-visit spot. 📸 You can climb to the top of the building to get a panoramic view of Zhaoqing [StarEyes] [Two] Zhaoqing Qilou Street (No Tickets) You can stroll along the ancient city wall to the arcade street. The place is not big but the photo-taking rate is super high. Any photo you take will be a blockbuster. [CoolGuy] [Three] Qing Youru (65💰+ per person) After strolling around Qilou Street, take a taxi or drive to Qingyouru to try sauna chicken and sauna fish. The sauna method is super flexible, and you can choose the ingredients as you like [Onlooker] [Four] Along the Xijiang River (no tickets required) It takes only a few minutes to walk from Qingyouru to Xijiang River. The lighthouse and bridge are very photogenic. It is very pleasant to walk or ride along the river. [Electrocar] [Five] Qixingyan Scenic Area (Ticket 70💰) After visiting Xijiang, we took a taxi to Qixingyan, a 5A scenic spot. The scenery was so beautiful that it is definitely a must-see in Zhaoqing. The scenic area is large and quite physically demanding [Akward] [Six] Feijiao Private Kitchen (60💰+ per person) His signature dish, steamed fish in a dustpan with vermicelli, is very famous. It tastes homely and is very comfortable to eat. I recommend ordering the signature dish. [Fitness] [HeartBeat] Tips for playing: 1. From Guangzhou to Zhaoqing, you can take the high-speed rail, drive, take a taxi, or rideshare. If you take the high-speed rail to Zhaoqing East Station, it is recommended to take an online taxi to the city. Online taxis between scenic spots are super cheap [Coke] 2. I personally think that high-speed rail + taxi is more convenient. This route is a bit "special forces", about 20,000 steps +. Children with poor physical strength can choose to check in or play in two days [Eyepalm]

📍Attraction Address: Songcheng First Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong 🚗Transportation to Attraction: Can be reached on foot near the archway 👍Must-Visit Spot: After climbing the ancient city wall, you must walk to the Piyun Tower, which are iconic buildings from the Song Dynasty 🎟️Ticket Information: Free 💗: Having been to the Xi'an City Wall, the small city wall in Zhaoqing really has that charm. With lower expenses, you can experience the same historical city wall ambiance, with fewer people and a more comfortable experience～

|Songcheng Arcade Street. Zhaoqing | Songcheng Arcade Street, only suitable for checking in During the day, I passed by Qilou Street on my way to the museum. It's just an ordinary street. If you're not careful, you can walk through it again at night. With the help of lights, the arcade streets do look more beautiful at night, but they are still inferior to the arcade streets in places like Shantou and Jiangmen. First of all, it is not on a large scale. The businesses that have moved in have not been there for long, and the rest are still looking for tenants. I don’t know how to describe the style, especially when I saw a panda doll lying on the roof like the one in Chunxi Road, I thought I had traveled to Chengdu. It will not be surprising to see other forms of Xiatongwan dolls continue to lie on the roof. Personally, I think it is better for arcades to have local characteristics. Zhaoqing has such a good historical heritage, so there is no need to imitate others. The two big words "Zhaoqing" are a great place to take photos and check in, so just take some photos.

Time: 2023.12.9 20:00 Venue: Zhaoqing New District Sports Center Football Stadium I didn't expect Angela Zhang to hold a concert near my home, what a surprise! For friends coming from other places, I recommend you enjoy Zhaoqing while you're here for the concert! Here are some local attractions: 1. Dinghu Mountain Among the four famous mountains of Lingnan, which are Dinghu Mountain, Luofu Mountain, Xiqiao Mountain, and Danxia Mountain, Dinghu Mountain is the foremost. It is a well-known tourist destination with its various springs and waterfalls, lush primeval forests, and rich subtropical plants. Here you can climb the mountain and enjoy the 'forest oxygen bar'. 2. Seven Star Crags Seven Star Crags is located about 2 kilometers north of Zhaoqing city area, consisting of five lakes, six hillocks, seven crags, and eight caves. The scenic area has four gates in the east, west, south, and north, with a Fairy Lake entrance in the northeast. The east gate is closer to Fairy Lake, and the south gate is closer to the Seven Star Crags Arch Square, but both of these entrances are relatively far from the core scenic area, so it is recommended to enter from the west gate or the north gate along the Yingbin Boulevard. 3. Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall (Songcheng Road) The Duanzhou ancient city wall is located around Songcheng Road in Zhaoqing city area, originally built during the Song Dynasty. It is rectangular, with the highest point at the Piyun Tower in the north of the city. It is the only complete ancient city wall in Guangdong and is also a symbolic building of the cultural city of Zhaoqing. On December 9th, let's meet in Zhaoqing. Zhaoqing welcomes everyone to come and play!

Sisters, I recently went to the ancient city walls and arcade streets of Zhaoqing Songcheng, and it was so much fun😄! This attraction not only has a long history but also integrates modern entertainment elements, definitely worth a visit. First of all, I have to say that the ancient city walls of Songcheng are truly magnificent! As soon as you enter, you feel as if you have traveled back to the grand Song Dynasty period🏰. The ancient walls stand tall and the thick brick and stone structure is ancient, as if you can feel the weight of history. Climbing up the city wall, looking far into the distance, you can overlook the beautiful scenery, which is absolutely spectacular! After stepping out of the ancient city walls, I came to the arcade streets. This place is filled with a strong retro vibe, with rows of arcades connecting the buildings on both sides, giving a sense of traveling through time⏳. Above the arcades are various shops, some selling traditional handicrafts, some selling delicious food, and others offering specialty snacks. I walked and tasted so many delicious foods, the taste was really amazing! In addition to the ancient city walls and arcade streets, there are many other attractions here. For example, Qixingyan, where you can take a boat tour and enjoy a leisurely time on the lake🛶.

I never expected Zhaoqing to still have ancient city walls, and they were built during the Song Dynasty, what a sight to behold! Due to the vastness of the Star Lake scenic area and time constraints, I couldn't stay too long, so I planned to just stroll around Seven-Star Rocks and head back. Unexpectedly, I suddenly came across the ancient city walls of Zhaoqing, which instantly rejuvenated my spirit, and I drove straight to the ancient walls. Standing on the Zhaoqing ancient city walls and looking around, I could only see a small part of the original corner of the wall, as most of it has been restored later. The most recent restoration started in 2005 and ended in 2007, and overall, it feels pretty good. The Piyun Tower is still quite majestic, and there is a pair of ancient stone lions that are very old, truly cultural relics! The visitor route needs to be well planned.

Located in the former Zhaoqing Prefecture Office in Duanzhou City, it is free to enter and parking is available nearby. Inside the city gate, there is a spacious green park leading to the city wall. You can walk slowly up the city gate to learn more about the history and culture of the site.

As a famous county in Lingnan, Qing has a history of more than 2,000 years. In ancient times, it was named Gaoyao, Xin'an, and Duanzhou. The story of Bao Gong governing Duanzhou took place here. When Song Huizong was young, he ruled Duanzhou. After he ascended the throne, he felt that Duanzhou brought him good luck, so he changed Duanzhou to Zhaoqing Prefecture. From the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty to the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Zhaoqing was the seat of the Governor-General's Office of Guangdong and Guangxi, and the administrative and trade center of the Lingnan region. The old district of Zhaoqing (Duanzhou Old Town) is mainly located between the Song Great Wall and the Xijiang River. It was really unfortunate that we came here. The Old Qilou Street was being renovated and a cold front was moving south, so the weather was gloomy. But after two days of sightseeing, I still felt it was pretty good, except that it was difficult to take photos. Take Zhengdong Road, Chengzhong Road and Zhengxi Road as the main lines, and Yuejiang Tower, Confucian Temple, Piyun Tower, Museum and Xilu as nodes. Don't miss Caoxie Street, Qilin Street, Haoju Street and Micang Lane. Standing on the ancient city wall, looking at the uneven new and old buildings inside and outside the wall, I feel quite emotional.

Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall is located in Songcheng Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, built in the Song Dynasty, it is the most iconic ancient building in Zhaoqing; the ancient city wall is still well preserved, which is rare in the country. Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall is a national key cultural relics protection unit. Opening hours: 8:00～17:30 Free admission Transportation: self-driving, taxi, bus Tour route: Zhaoqing Museum—Micang Lane/Baogong Well—Ancient City Wall—Piyun Tower—Liqiao Tower—Prefecture Ruins Park—Zhongya Lane—Songcheng Qilou Street Tour highlights: 1. Zhaoqing Museum (free), displaying Zhaoqing's history and ancient relics, after visiting, you can have a better understanding of Zhaoqing, worth visiting. 2. Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall, a national key cultural relics protection unit, has a relatively complete ancient city wall, including Piyun Tower, Liqiao Tower, Micang Lane/Baogong Well and other ancient sites, which can be savored and photographed. 3. Songcheng Qilou Street, just opened at the beginning of the year, lacks commercial atmosphere, you can visit and experience. 4. Zhongya Lane is located between Zhaoqing Museum and Qilou Street, there is a 66-meter-long mural of 'Ancient Lane Songqing' on the wall, if interested, you can visit and tour. Warm tips: 1. Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall is located in the city center, which is convenient for touring. 2. The ancient city wall is not fully connected, you need to walk through the alley to get from Piyun Tower to Liqiao Tower. 3. Songcheng Qilou Street is nearby, you can walk there for a visit.

The Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall, built in the third year of Huangyou of the Song Dynasty (1053), is a winding city wall of more than 2800 meters from the Song Dynasty. After a thousand years of baptism, it tells people about the historical vicissitudes of a thousand years and the changes of Zhaoqing, a national historical and cultural city. It is the 'first in Guangdong and rare in the country' brick museum. On this wishful Song city wall, there is a three-story ancient building with overlapping greens, purple air, and red walls and tiles, named 'Pi Yun Tower', which is known as the 'First Tower in Yuehai'. There are two plaques hanging on the Pi Yun Tower, one is 'Pi Yun Tower', and the other is 'The First State from the South of the Ridge'. The building and the section of the north city wall where it is located are collectively named 'Songcheng Lang Ancient', which is one of the eight sceneries of Duanzhou. In ancient times, there were many trees next to the Pi Yun Tower, and there were storks and cranes living there, so the 'Pi Yun Crane' became famous and was one of the eight sceneries of ancient Duanzhou. The heavy green brick and black tile ancient city wall, the ethereal and elegant Pi Yun Tower, today we are here to feel the charm of the first tower in Yuehai. 📍Detailed address: No. 6 Zhengxi Road, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City Zhaoqing Ancient City Wall (Songcheng Road)