A well-preserved century-old village in Guangdong
A well-preserved century-old village in Guangdong
A well-preserved century-old village in Guangdong
A well-preserved century-old village in Guangdong
A well-preserved century-old village in Guangdong
A well-preserved century-old village in Guangdong

Traveling Through Time! A well-preserved century-old village in Guangdong

2024-10-07Dawson at Langtou Ancient Village

Langtou Ancient Village is located in Tanbu Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou City, which is a famous historical and cultural village in China and a national AAA level tourist attraction.

The village has been established for more than 800 years, and is the settlement of the Huang family. Nearly 200 intact green brick buildings of the Ming and Qing dynasties are preserved here, with a grandeur. The layout of the village is elaborate, with the ancestral hall as the core, distributed in a comb style. The architectural craftsmanship is exquisite, and the gray moldings and wood carvings are beautifully decorated. The ancient village also has a unique Lingnan water town style, with many streams and ponds. Strolling in it, as if traveling through time and space, can make people deeply feel the profound historical and cultural heritage and the rich Lingnan rural flavor.

🚦Transportation Guide:

🚗 By car: navigate to Langtou Village, there is a parking lot in the village.

🚌Bus: Take Hua 15 bus directly to Langtou Village.

🎫Admission: Free of charge

🌀 Tour Route:

✅AM: Upon arrival, you will first visit the landmark of Langtou Village - Huang's Ancestral Hall. Admire its unique architectural style and exquisite decoration, and learn about the history and cultural heritage of the Huang family. Then visit Youlan Ancestral Hall and Gu Yi Study Room to feel the ancient atmosphere of the school and imagine how the scholars studied here back then.

✅ Noon: Taste the local specialties at the village's farmhouse, such as steamed preserved meat with shredded taro and chicken drizzled with red onion, etc. The ingredients are fresh and the flavor is pure.

✅ Afternoon: stroll through the alleys of the ancient village and admire the ancient architectural complex. The wok ear walls, green brick houses, carved doors and windows are all very distinctive and can be photographed. Along the way, you can also see the villagers' living scenes and feel the fireworks of the ancient village. Visit the Shengping Renrui Pai Fang to learn the story and historical significance behind it. If you have enough time, head to Chunyang Terrace, a multi-functional art and cultural center that complements the ancient village, where you can enjoy various art exhibitions and cultural activities.

🎉 Notes.

1️⃣Respect local customs and cultural traditions.

2️⃣Pay attention to the protection of ancient buildings and environment, do not vandalize or graffiti.