Huizhou Ancient City (Shexian)
Seat of the ancient Huizhou prefecture and the core of the 5A-level Ancient Huizhou Culture Tourism Area
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:00-17:30
- Ticket
- approx. CNY 100 (combo ticket)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Seat of the ancient Huizhou prefecture and the core of the 5A-level Ancient Huizhou Culture Tourism Area; the Xuguo Stone Archway (a nationally rare eight-legged stone archway for a Grand Secretary), the Huizhou Prefecture Office, the Doushan Street residence cluster and Yuliang Dam (an ancient overflow stone weir and the departure wharf of Hui merchants) link together — a one-stop overview of the prefectural city layout and Huizhou culture.
Getting there: High-speed rail, Shexian North Station, then bus
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