In the west of Guizhou, at the foot of the mountain, next to Ailongxi, there is an ancient town with a history of over 600 years.
During the pre-Qin period to the Republic of China, it was a famous distribution center for Sichuan salt, with bells ringing in the mountains, caravans pouring in, shops, barns, horse shops, hotels, teahouses, pubs and other shops lined up, and the business was developed, so it was called "Little Jingzhou".
Nowadays, this ancient town has also been developed into a tourist attraction, but it still retains a fresh flavor of life and is full of fireworks.
Liuzhi Yanjiao Ancient Town
Starting from Liuzhi City, it takes about half an hour's drive to enter the boundary of the ancient town.
This is a long and narrow ancient town built on the mountain and along the stream. The narrow streets not only hide many Ming and Qing buildings, but also hide many daily lives that the city will never see again.
Fireworks rise
It exudes a warm human touch.
There is a wedding in town. Neighbors came to help early, chopping vegetables and peeling garlic. People come and go, and the wedding reception hasn't started yet. It is already a lively scene.
After dinner in the afternoon, the old people like to hide in the shade and enjoy the cool, and they can sit for an afternoon with a cup of tea.
By the stream, people come to wash clothes from time to time, and neighbors talk when they meet them, which brings the distance between parents closer.
Back streets, you can see many small shops that you can't see in the city. For example, these shops specialize in selling traditional back fans, and the names are easy to understand.
Authentic Gourmet Feng Wu
Soothe people
Some fireworks are lively; Some fireworks are very quiet; And the fireworks brought by food must be expected.
The first course to the rock foot must be a bowl of rock foot jelly. The biggest difference between bean jelly and other places in Guizhou is the use of rock foot vinegar. The soup of bean jelly is sour and sweet, and it is sour and refreshing when you drink it in one gulp. All the food stalls in town sell them.
"Wuji Centennial Meat Pie" is also a must. Charcoal-baked patties can smell the fragrance every few meters. 2 yuan is rich, with crisp bread and delicious meat. The two old people don't accept mobile payment, so they should prepare cash.
Rock foot vinegar, the soul mate of rock foot jelly, can be used as a summer drink. Made of glutinous rice, wheat bran, brown sugar and other raw materials, brewed with local spring water and century-old traditional technology. Mellow taste and bright color.
There are several time-honored brands in the town, the most famous of which is "Wang Zukang". The store showed the process of making the kitchen, all made by hand, with no additives at all. As soon as you walk in, there is a strong smell of grain brewing.
"Rock Foot Noodles" is also a specialty of this town, which originated in the middle of Qing Dynasty. Because of the use of local spring water, it has a unique taste. If you don't want to taste it in town, you can take a few.
This is the "rock spring" of the town, cool and sweet. The drinking water source in Yanjiao Town has hardly dried up for decades.
There is also a rock foot surface experience hall in the town, where you can see the whole process of hand-made rock foot surface.
Ancient buildings in Ming and Qing dynasties
Tell the story of past prosperity
Yanjiao ancient town was founded in the Ming Dynasty, with a history of more than 600 years. In the Ming and Qing streets of the ancient town, you can also see some remaining houses and commercial buildings.
Xie Jia Teahouse was built in Guangxu period of Qing Dynasty, and it was a gathering place for businessmen.
Tangjiama Store, built in 44 years in Qingganlong, has dozens of guest houses and stables, which is the epitome of the commercial prosperity of Yanjiao ancient town and is now a provincial-level cultural relics protection unit.
Gong Zhai, built in the 11th year of Guangxu in Qing Dynasty, is a quadrangle with exquisite wood carving skills and high artistic value.
Sanhe Bridge, also known as Taiping Bridge, was built in 1845 and rebuilt in 1906. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, this was the only way for caravans to enter Yunnan.
Whether it is the big tile house in the quadrangle, the mottled ancient post road or the mossy stone arch bridge, they are telling tourists about the past of this bustling town.
Take a walk by the stream
Leisurely photos
The ancient town has built a good fitness trail along the Xiaolong River. Along the way, green hills, ancient trees and ancient temple fairs gradually came into view.
There are leisurely anglers, cheerful children, small streets and lanes, and people near the water. Whether walking in the morning or evening, it is a leisurely picture scroll unique to the ancient town, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.
Slow fireworks, idle view of the world for a long time.
Whether it is a city or a country, a new street or an ancient town, the daily life full of fireworks is always the most touching picture for tourists during the trip.
Travel tips:
1. Yanjiao Ancient Town is the core scenic spot of Liuzhi Yilongxi Scenic Area, and there are other scenic spots nearby, such as Yilongxi Hot Spring Resort, Tianjiazhai, Yilong Temple and Yanjiao Board Museum. Yilong Temple is a newly-built temple with exquisite architecture.
2. Suoga Ecological Museum, the first ecological museum in China, is only half an hour's drive from Yanjiao Ancient Town. Those who are interested can go and have a look. Every time you go to the dance slope, tree festival and mountain festival, you can see the unique music and dance and gorgeous national costumes of Longjia Miao people.
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