Yangmei Ancient Town
A thousand-year-old town (per records) founded in the Song dynasty on the lower Zuo River, with well-preserved Ming-Qing qilou arcades and bluestone-paved streets
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-17:00
- Ticket
- approx. CNY 10
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A thousand-year-old town (per records) founded in the Song dynasty on the lower Zuo River, with well-preserved Ming-Qing qilou arcades and bluestone-paved streets. Highlights: Linjiang Street (Riverside Street), Kuixing Tower, the Huang Family Manor and Ming-Qing wharf remains; sunset at the old riverside ferry crossing is the best. Yangmei thrived on river shipping and was a major trading port on the Zuo River in Ming and Qing times; preserved mustard greens (meicai), sand cake (shagao) and fermented black beans (douchi) are together known as the 'Three Treasures of Yangmei.' Original residents still live in the town—one of Guangxi's rare 'living' ancient towns—and many films and TV series have shot here.
Getting there: Shuttle bus from Xixiangtang Bus Station, approx. 1.5 hours / self-drive along the Zuo River
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