Vicissitudes of the ancient village to make Lingnan century Cantonese Opera Show (Photos )

Guangdong beauty lies not only in magnificent and beautiful natural scenery, but also in the deep rich cultural heritage. And the Central Plains long history and unique culture very different to the Guangdong left a rich legacy, and now, after a century of wind and rain through which the town and villages, to glimpse the lives of people and then Lingnan culture. Together we look at the vicissitudes of several towns and villages, a taste of what this unique style of charm and style.

Kaiping Chikan Town

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main points: because the film" Let the bullets fly," and well known town of the towers can be described as the most distinctive landscape Chikan. This unique building is the Chinese vernacular architecture of a special type, it is not only in the traditional Chinese architectural style, including the integration of ancient Greek, Roman and Islamic, including all kinds of western style; but also has considerable practical, In the living while also providing for the defense function. As the owner gradually moved to foreign non-resident, many towers are now no longer inhabited, but now the style is still a century ago.

Town Description: Chikan original ancient harbor, because of its red soil color red, is located in the Qiukan, hence the name 'Chikan." Chikan town has a long history, has always been prosperous trading port, has deep historical and cultural heritage. In addition to the present has been included in the World Heritage Kaiping, here are unique," arcade." This arcade also incorporates many elements of Western-style buildings in the town center and the river bank can be seen rows of arcades, vicissitudes mottled, quaint. Town's unique architecture attracts many film crew came to shoot, also attracted a lot of photographers here shooting.

Chikan Association of ancient ruins of ancient buildings is also a representative of the Lingnan. Years of the Qing Dynasty has built here Chiu Chow, Gaozhou Hall, Fujian and Zhejiang Hall, Ray Hall and Guangfu Yang Hall. A clubhouse building is often blend local styles. In addition to architecture, the Chikan town there are many nunneries, monasteries, shrines to enjoy. Chikan its inception at the beginning, villagers migrate to this door together, mostly dedicated to the traditional gods, the village used to vary, such as Silla, White Horse, narcissus, Matsu, etc.

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Chikan Town, away from the Guangzhou about 140 km, by car via Guangzhou-Foshan Expressway - Dover High Speed ​​- Kaiyang high-speed -325 National Road to the journey takes about two hours. The town is also famous for a variety of cuisine, worth a taste of a cowboys corner of tofu, eel rice, Chikan paparazzi goose, fried rice cake, etc. Ai angle.