[2025 Shaowu Attraction] Travel Guide for Heping Ancient Town (Updated Apr)

🏯In Shaowu, Nanping, Fujian, I discovered a seriously underestimated thousand-year-old town - Heping Ancient Town. 🎊Heping Ancient Town has many ancient buildings and ancient houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is known as "a rare castle-style village in the country." This place is also not very popular, with not many tourists. Villagers live here, and the original and simple atmosphere is retained. ⭕If you like places with few people and seclusion, don't miss Heping Ancient Town. 🏯 Introduction to Heping Ancient Town 🎡 Heping Ancient Town was built in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,700 years. The ancient town retains a complete 600-meter-long ancient long street, known as the "First Street in Fujian". There is also the earliest academy in northern Fujian - Heping Academy, as well as more than 200 Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings such as the County Magistrate's Office, Huang's Mansion, stage, ancestral hall, etc., especially the east and north watchtowers, which are worth seeing. ⭕Compared to the commercialized man-made ancient towns, Heping Ancient Town is a truly living ancient town. The elderly in the village live and set up stalls here. The steamed glutinous rice cakes, fried tofu, and peace rice noodles along the street are all local delicacies, very distinctive 🍜 🏯Heping Ancient Town has not charged admission since last year. If you visit several attractions such as the County Magistrate's Office and Heping Academy, you can choose a package ticket of 50 yuan. You can choose according to your interests. 🚃Transportation👉 🚖Self-driving: Navigate to Heping Ancient Town. 🚃 Public transportation🚆 Take the train to Nanping Station, then take a bus to Shaowu, and share a car in Shaowu to Heping Ancient Town, 20 yuan one way ⛰️Heping Ancient Town is very close to Wuyi Mountain, about 2 hours by car. If you have time, you can visit both attractions along the way. 💯Such a primitive and quaint ancient town is suitable for a leisurely stroll. It is a simple town that you want to visit again after visiting it once!

Heping Ancient Town is located in the northwest of Fujian Province, in the southwest of Shaowu City, with an area of 192 square kilometers. It was built in the Tang Dynasty and is one of the oldest ancient towns in Fujian Province. Heping Ancient Town is a rare castle-style large village in China. Ancestral halls and family temples can be seen everywhere in the town, and nearly 200 luxurious houses from the Ming and Qing Dynasties are still preserved. The ancient town is one of the most distinctive ancient residential buildings in China and is a national tourism resource. The most famous food in the ancient town is tofu and tofu pudding. The attractions include Da Fu Di, Heping Academy, and Xian Cheng Shu, all of which are worth seeing.

The most unpopular ancient town I have been to this year! I really want to make it popular Most of the time, I am looking for treasures that are truly less crowded. After traveling for 3 years, we really visited a lot of ancient towns. But in this issue, I still want to sincerely share with you the place we just visited: Nanping, Fujian. Heping Ancient Town How niche is it? We drove to Jiangxi during the National Day. We were tired from driving on the way back to Hangzhou and wanted to find a place to rest. We found this place and got off the highway. I was originally worried that I would have nowhere to live, but unexpectedly I found a hotel at the gate of the ancient town. It cost 120 yuan for a single room and 160 yuan for a standard room. There was no price increase at all. This is National Day, friends! The most golden travel period of the year. When we entered the ancient town the next morning, there were no tourists. After walking around for several times, the number of tourists gradually started to increase in the afternoon, but it was not even as large as any other ancient town in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai on weekends. You know, this is National Day, friends. You may think that maybe this ancient town is not interesting. No, no, no, we spent two days exploring here and found that this ancient town is so interesting! It has a history of more than 1,700 years and is a rare large castle-like village in China. There are three gate towers and part of the city wall in the east, south and north. It also retains one of the earliest academies in northern Fujian - Heping Academy, as well as several doctor's offices and county magistrate's offices. There are also more than 300 typical ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, including many nunneries, temples, ancestral halls and warehouses. From south to north in the ancient town, there is a main street paved with bluestones, known as the "No. 1 Street in Fujian". There are well-preserved old buildings on the street. There are local people who live here and sell some local specialties. Passionate but also very Buddhist, with a very low commercial atmosphere... In the evening, locals in the town are chatting and saying hello. Outside the village, there is a large rice field that is almost golden, and the autumn mood is getting stronger. In the evening, the smoke rises from the old houses in the ancient town. At that moment, it is a beautiful pastoral and rural picture. Autumn here is so beautiful! I went back to my residence and chatted with my boss. He told me: The popularity here has never been high. It started charging tickets some time ago, and the popularity is even lower. Local villagers and merchants went to make trouble together, thinking: This is an ancient town that has been around for thousands of years. Why does it suddenly start charging admission tickets? So now it’s back to free tours in ancient towns. However, there are additional charges for several cultural heritage sites and special ancient buildings such as Heping Academy, Theater Building, Old City Yicang, and County Chancellor's Office. But for a 50 yuan ticket to 5 attractions and a free customs clearance certificate and egg noodles, I think it’s still worth it!

Here is a detailed guide to Nanping Shaowu Heping Ancient Town: Attractions: Heping Ancient Town: A rare castle-style town in China, the ancient street known as "Fujian's No. 1 Street" is well-preserved, allowing you to feel the simple atmosphere of history and the superb craftsmanship of ancient northern Fujian craftsmen. There are also many ancient sites in the ancient town, such as Heping Academy, Dafudi, and Jukuita. Ancient Streets and Alleys: Walking on the bluestone road in the ancient town, it seems to have traveled back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and every brick and tile reveals a strong historical atmosphere. Recommended Food: Heping Youjiang Tofu: Traditional snacks in Shaowu, with a delicate and smooth taste and delicious taste. Bao Ci: Shaowu specialty food, the skin is soft and glutinous, and the filling is rich and diverse. Foot Ci: A famous snack in Shaowu, which is as famous as Bao Ci, and it is an inseparable "golden partner" with steamed meat. Recommended Accommodation: It is recommended to choose a hotel or homestay near the ancient town, such as Shaowu Xichun Huameida Plaza Hotel, Shaowu Longdu International Hotel, etc., which is convenient for visiting the ancient town. Transportation Guide: You can take a train or long-distance bus to Shaowu from all over the country, and then take a bus to Heping Ancient Town at the bus station on Bayi North Road. The journey takes about 1 hour.

Wandering in the long river of time, HePing Ancient Town is like a gem carefully polished by time, emitting a unique and charming light. Stepping into HePing Ancient Town, it seems to be instantly back to the old time. The old bluestone road extends under the feet, carrying the memory of time and the footprints of countless pedestrians. On both sides of the street, there are rows of Ming and Qing ancient buildings, wooden doors and windows, mottled walls, all telling the glory and vicissitudes of the past. The flying eaves outline a beautiful arc under the blue sky, and the exquisite carvings and simple tiles show the superb skills and aesthetic taste of the ancients. The ancient houses in the town are like a heavy history book. Pushing open the heavy wooden door, it seems to hear the echo of history. The courtyard is deep, the trees are shaded, and the flowers and plants are flourishing. The old well and stone mill quietly tell the past life. In these ancient houses, you can feel the family heritage and the precipitation of time, the tranquility and solemnity, which deeply comfort people's hearts. The streets and alleys of HePing Ancient Town are crisscrossed, like a maze. Walking in it, you will inadvertently find some hidden surprises. Maybe it's an old handmade workshop, craftsmen are focusing on making traditional crafts; maybe it's a quiet small courtyard, with blooming flowers and simple stone benches. Here, time seems to slow down, allowing people to enjoy this tranquility and beauty. Around the ancient town, there is a beautiful rural scenery. Surrounded by green mountains and rivers, the rice fields are golden and the wheat waves are fragrant. The old waterwheel slowly rotates in the stream, making a creaking sound, as if telling the story of time. The mountains in the distance are looming in the clouds, giving people a dreamlike feeling. Here, people live in harmony with nature, forming a beautiful picture. The night of HePing Ancient Town is quiet and mysterious. In the dim light, the ancient buildings in the night are more solemn and elegant. The stars are dotted, the moon is high, and a silver brilliance is sprinkled. At this time, walking on the streets of the ancient town, listening to the melodious bells from a distance, feeling the breeze, it seems to be in a dreamlike world. HePing Ancient Town, it is a gift from time and a treasure of history. Here, you can stay away from the hustle and bustle and find inner peace; here, you can touch history and feel the wisdom of the ancients. Let's walk into HePing Ancient Town and appreciate this tranquil beauty of time.

It has a history of more than 1,700 years and is a rare castle-style large village in China. The existing east, south, and north city gate towers and some city walls are preserved. It also retains one of the earliest academies in northern Fujian - Heping Academy, as well as many doctor's houses and county magistrate's offices, as well as many temples, ancestral halls, and granaries, etc. More than 300 typical Ming and Qing ancient buildings🏘️ In the ancient town from south to north, there is a main street paved with bluestone slabs, known as "Fujian's First Street". The street is well-preserved old buildings where the locals live, selling some local specialties, enthusiastic but also very Buddhist, with a very low commercial atmosphere... In the evening, the town is full of locals chatting and greeting each other. Outside the village, there is a large area of ​​golden rice fields. The autumn is getting stronger and the evening 🌆 smoke rises from the old houses in the ancient town... The popularity here has always been low. A while ago, tickets were started to be charged, and the popularity became even lower. Local villagers and merchants went to make trouble together, thinking that it was an ancient town that had been left for thousands of years, why suddenly start charging tickets? So now it has returned to the ancient town for free 🆓 tour! However, Heping Academy, Theater Building, Old City Granary, County Magistrate's Office and other cultural relics need to be charged separately💴, but 5 attractions and 50 yuan tickets, and a pass and creative and egg noodles are also given!

I happened to pass by the ancient town of Heping that I heard about many years ago. 📍Detailed address: Nanping, Fujian Heping Ancient Town It has a history of more than 1,700 years and is a rare large castle-like village in China. There are three gate towers and part of the city wall in the east, south and north. It also retains one of the earliest academies in northern Fujian - Heping Academy, as well as several doctor's offices and county magistrate's offices. There are also more than 300 typical ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, including many nunneries, temples, ancestral halls and warehouses. From south to north, there is a main street paved with bluestone slabs in the ancient town. Known as the "No. 1 Street in Fujian", the street is lined with well-preserved old buildings. There are local people who live here and sell some local specialties. Enthusiastic but also very Buddhist, with a very low commercial atmosphere. Attractions: Heping Ancient Town is located on the border of Fujian and Jiangxi in Shaowu City. It takes about 45 minutes to drive from Shaowu. Heping Ancient Town is also known as Heping Ancient Town. To be fair, the ancient town is not very outstanding, but when matched with the small flow of people, the experience is actually good. The three towers in the south, north and east are the most conspicuous, and then there are many old houses on both sides of the main road connecting the north and the south. Enter from the south gate, pass by the theater building, Jinglu, fake supply and marketing cooperative, etc., exit from the north gate, and then go to Turn west to go to the academy. After visiting the academy, you return to the main road. 🚉Transportation guide: Recommend self-driving 📷Take photos and check in: The Qiao Tower is the most beautiful and iconic one. The East Gate Qiao Tower is less crowded and easier to take pictures of.

If you go to Fujian and have time, you can visit Peace Ancient Town. Peace Ancient Town is a rare "castle-style ancient town" with a history of more than 4,000 years. There are more than 300 ancient Ming and Qing dynasty residences here, which have produced 2 prime ministers, 6 ministers, and 137 scholars; the Nuo dance here is known as the "living fossil" of Han Chinese dance; the local specialties such as pig-slaughtering dishes, tofu feast, and Baozi are considered to be unparalleled. Currently, there is no commercial pollution, and everything remains as it was a thousand years ago.

1⃣️ Admission is now charged, 40 yuan per person, locals half price at 20 yuan, and the ticket includes a play, access to venues inside, which is quite nice. 2⃣️ The intangible heritage Youjiang tofu is really delicious, 2 yuan per piece, simple and tasty. 3⃣️ There are many more paid activities in the ancient town, such as paying 3 yuan to go up to a rooftop to take a panoramic view of the ancient town, which I don't really like.

🌈Attractions: Heping Ancient Town is located on the border of Fujian and Jiangxi in Shaowu City. It takes about 45 minutes to drive from Shaowu. Heping Ancient Town is also known as Heping Ancient Town. To be fair, the ancient town is not very outstanding, but when matched with the small flow of people, the experience is actually good. The three woodcutter towers in the south, north and east are the most conspicuous, and then there are many old houses on both sides of the main road connecting the north and south. Enter from the south gate, pass by the theater, the stinging house, the fake supply and marketing cooperative, and many doctor's houses. Some old houses that are no longer inhabited still have mottled old photos hanging on the walls. Come out of the north gate and turn west to the academy. After visiting the academy, return to the main road. You can taste the most famous Heping tofu here. The most famous one in town is called Dou Shen Tofu Fang. The tofu and bean curd are both very good. Eat! There are even fewer tourists near Dongmen Qiaolou. You can see a section of the city wall, which is easy to take pictures. Transportation: If you can drive by yourself, just drive by yourself. Anyway, I see that there are many self-driving tourists along the way. The parking lot is adequate and easy to park. If you take a taxi, it will cost around 100 yuan. 🎈Photography: Qiaolou is the most beautiful and iconic one, the east gate There are few people in Qiaolou and it is easy to take pictures. 🎈Don’t miss the rice fields mentioned above, it’s very scenic. 🎈There is a house with a relatively high building in the village that provides a three-yuan service to climb the building. Although the building is not particularly high, it is still worth spending three yuan to go up and have a look. It is more popular, and you may be able to meet the locals in the autumn. People are enjoying the autumn sun. Although the scale is not large, you can still experience it in a shallow way. stay: I didn’t see any particularly formal hotels or B&Bs, so it’s recommended to go there on the same day or stop by.

HePing Ancient Town is one of the oldest ancient towns in Fujian Province, located in the northwest of Fujian, with an area of 192 square kilometers. It was established during the Tang Dynasty and is a rare castle-style large village in the country. Its numerous ancient buildings are one of the most characteristic ancient residential buildings preserved in China to date, and it is a national-level tourist resource.

Heping Ancient Town is located in Shaowu, northern Fujian. It was built in the Tang Dynasty. It is an important transportation hub, military stronghold and commercial town in northern Fujian. It is also one of the oldest ancient towns in our province.