Zhenyuan Ancient Town
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Zhenyuan is a surprisingly undamaged water town located in the easternmost of Guizhou Province. The historical and cultural town has total land area 1878 square kilometers. It’s just 62 kilometers from Kaili City. The town is subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of about 16.4°C.
Surrounding by the gorgeous mountains and rivers, the town is awarded the title of "Venice of the Orient". Its picturesque landscape, historic sites and mysterious ethnic cultures are so attractive that it can fully fulfill the tourists’ needs. As an ancient town with a history of nearly 2,300years, Zhenyuan has been a hub of land and water transportation, a center of trade and cultural centre of eastern Guizhou. Its notable long history and plenty of cultural relics make it simply a historic museum. In addition, having been nurtured and melted with the cultures of the Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, Zhenyuan ancient town is a famous cultural city of China. Besides, this town nurtures itself a deep atmosphere of Miao cultures as most of the residents here are Miao people. Meanwhile, the western elements blend with the local cultures, making it a place of unique glamour.
With the limpid Wuyang River runs through the town like an “S” shape, the town is cut into two parts: north city for mansions and south city for defense in the past. The “S” shape of the river makes Zhenyuan town also known as a “Taichi” water town. What’s more, as the hometown of dragon boat, annually in the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, the Dragon Boat Festival is held on the Wuyang River. It’s the most ceremonious celebration and special sight in Zhenyuan worth of appreciation. When the clouds have yet to remove from the mountains and the sun slowly rises in the morning, the Dragon Cave just look like a palace in heaven. The ancient architectures near the Qinglong Cave under the state protection attract a large number of domestic and foreign tourists. Furthermore, there are hundreds of places of historical interest and scenic spots open to the tourists in the whole county.
While strolling around the ancient town, especially along the lanes that includes well- preserved high walls, residential compounds ancient wells and docks make the tourists thoroughly feel the beauty of the town. The tourists will get a different artistic conception even just to stand by the river side. Zhenyuan Ancient Town is really a good place to get away from the noisy and pollution of the city. Its tranquility there offers a quiet retreat for the soul.
