Nantou Ancient Village: A Secret Germ of Peace and Beauty in Guangzhou Megapolis

#chinaattractions Langtou Ancient Village is located in Tanbu Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. It is an ancient Lingnan village with a history of more than 700 years. It is famous for its rich history and culture and unique architectural style. Langtou Ancient village was founded in the 27th year of the Yuan Dynasty (1367). It adopts the typical comb layout of the traditional village of Guangfu. A complete water system has been preserved in the village. With the half moon pond in front of the village as the core, it reflects the feng shui layout concept and typical morphological characteristics of the traditional village of Guangfu. Historical background and cultural characteristics Langtou ancient village has respected teachers and valued education since ancient times, and advocated the ”culture of cultivation and study“. In history, more than 20 people have been admitted to the ranks of scholars, and they are known as ”seven sons and five Dengke“ and ”father and son two township sages". Many ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties have been preserved in the village, such as ancestral halls, bookshops and ancient alleys. The architectural craftsmanship is exquisite and has high artistic value. Main attractions and tourist information The main attractions of Langtou Ancient Village include: Qingyun Bridge: An iconic building at the entrance of the village, meaning “Qingyun goes straight up”. Ancient village pond: The big lotus pond in front of the village is suitable for taking photos of Hanfu. Spring Balcony: The exhibition hall designed by the famous architect Zhang Yonghe combines traditional Chinese culture with modern design. Jimo Building: The former residence of Huang You, the richest man in Huadu, a typical wok-eared gable building. Youlan Ancestral Hall: There are “receiving pavilions” and so on. As a national AAA-level tourist scenic spot and a cultural relics protection unit in Guangdong Province, Langtou Ancient Village is open to the public free of charge, while spring festival tickets are 120 yuan for adults and 60 yuan for students.In terms of transportation, after getting off at Feiyeling Station on Guangzhou Metro Line 9, you can take the Hua 5B or Hua 15 bus to Langtou Village Station.