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In such an era of cultural assimilation, when bulldozers nudge their way toward the increasingly fewer Beijing hutong and siheyuan, and Shanghai linong, it is not only the old city districts that are declining; the unique Chinese architecture, culture and lifestyle are vanishing with them.
Fortunately, the vast territory of China is still dotted with old townscapes dating back thousands of years, carrying on the continuous history and civilization of China. Zhouzhuang, Fenghuang,Hongcun, Tongli, Pingyao, Luodai, Lijiang, Dali ...these old towns enjoy their own tranquility, far from the din of the cities, and exude their own distinctive flavor and delicacy without the pompous magnificence of imperial palaces. Their names are beautiful symbols of China because of their small picturesque bridges, flowing waters and local houses that have long been portrayed in Chinese ink and wash paintings, numerous exquisite brick,stone and wood carvings, arches erected to commemorate chaste widows, a welter of ethnic customs of the Han, Miao, Tibet, Bai and many other nationalities, traditional folk tales and legends ...
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Fenghuang
Fascinating City Scenes
Huilongge Stilted Towers
Former Residence of Shen Congwen
Huangsiqiao
The Southern Great Wall
Shanjiang Miao Village
Zhouzhuang
The Twin Bridges
The Zhang Mansion
The Shen Mansion
Southern Lake
Lijiang
Sifang Street
Palace of the Naxi Chieftains
Ancient Naxi Music
Hardworking Naxi Women
Hongcun
Roots of a Big Clan
Ox-shaped Layout
The Best Scenes
The Water System
Ancestral Temple, Memorial Archway and Huizhou Merchants
Chastity Arches and Huizhou Women
Domestic Architecture in Huizhou
Dali
The Ancient Town of Dali
The Wuhua and Wenxian Towers
Foreigners Street
Nanxun
The Baijian Houses
The Jiaye Library
The Xiaolian Manor
Silk Trade Hub
A Showcase of Bridges
Changting
The Town of the Tang Dynasty Origin
Hakka Cradle
Importance to the Chinese Revolution
Pingyao
Old City Wall
Wall Street of a Bygone Age
Witness to a Past Glory
Wuyuan
Rich Folk Culture
Well Preserved Eco-system
Huizhou Culture
Luodai
The Settling of Hakka Migrants
How Luodai Got Its Name
Fire Dragon Festival
Water Dragon Festival
Tongli
Jiayin Hall
Luoxingzhou Island
Chongben Hall
Tuisi Garden
The Three Bridges of Tongli
Zhaoxing
Dong Drum Tower
Natural Beauty and Cultural Interest
Dong Grand Song
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