Chitan ancient town

Chitan is located at the intersection of Qinxi River and Qingyi River, 7.5km north of Jing County, Anhui Province. It is an ancient water town on the waterway of Qingyi River. It has been the seat of township government since Ming and Qing Dynasties, and has become a political, economic and Cultural Center for several miles. It used to be one of the 18 famous ancient towns in the history of Jing County, and now it belongs to Qinxi town. The ancient buildings in Ming and Qing Dynasties are well preserved, with cobble pavement, black brick and tile, cornice and angle, horse head wall and four water halls. They are of Huizhou style, simple and elegant. The single wheel rutting groove left on the bluestone slab records the past glory of the ancient town. It integrates natural landscape, cultural landscape, Jugu culture, Buddhist culture, film and television culture. A number of TV dramas, such as the Commissioner of Taxation, a woman's epic and still heart, were shot here. Jiangnan prairie has a thousand mu of Yibi, and there are rich and colorful experience projects, such as real person CS field base, military development, raft water park, archery, kart, self-service barbecue, bonfire party, etc.

Brief introduction of Chitan ancient town

Chitan ancient town has a long history. In the era of well-developed water transportation, it is the water transportation hub of Qingyi River. It has a large population and a large number of merchants. It is famous in several counties around Jing, Nan and Xuan. Surrounded by water on three sides, it has a clear environment, pleasant scenery, rich folk culture and rich Buddhist atmosphere. Matouji, a few miles away from Chitan, is one of the eight scenic spots in ancient Jingchuan. Jiangxun, the Marquis of the city, has the inscription of "Jingchuan lock key" with powerful writing and exquisite engraving. The ancient kiln site of Qinxi is listed as "provincial protection". The Yanlong temple, built in Song Dynasty, was once full of fragrance and has gone through many vicissitudes. Now it has been partially restored, including the main hall, Guanyin, pharmacist, God of wealth and other auxiliary halls, and the Buddha in the hall Along the way, there are some fantastic caves and rocks, such as Rex hunting cave, Yingzhan Aotou, shubanyan, Taiyang island and so on. Facing the river, you can see the green mountains and the river flowing eastward, which makes you feel relaxed and happy. It seems that Li Bai, the poet of that year, is still waving in the water and mountains.

Although with the development of land transportation and the decline of water transportation status of Qingyi River, the ancient town has long lost its former prosperity. Walking along it, you can still feel its former glory from the neat pebble road and the scattered horse head wall. Some people of insight have done a lot of work to protect the ancient buildings in Chitan old street, and gradually rely on its well preserved ancient buildings and rich folk customs and Buddhist cultural foundation, vigorously develop tourism, renovate the old street, rebuild the Yanlong temple, newly open the Qingyi River drifting from the county seat to Chitan old street, restore the traditional temple fair in Chitan, and initially form a unique Chitan Street folk custom Folk culture tourism. With the deepening of tourism development, Chitan ancient town will gradually radiate new vitality, with a new look to show its long, rich cultural heritage and beautiful natural scenery in front of the vast number of tourists.

Tickets of Chitan ancient town

The ticket price of Chitan ancient town is 50 yuan, and the advance price is 40 yuan (including Jiangnan prairie)

Experience items: real person CS, military expansion base, raft water park, archery, kart, etc. are not included in the ticket

112 yuan for students and soldiers, 100 yuan for advance booking (there is no preferential policy for students and soldiers in the scenic area)

Tickets for the elderly are free for those over 70 years old and half for those over 60 years old

Map location

Located in Qinxi section of national highway 205, map marker a turns one kilometer northward into Chitan scenic spot.

Chitan ancient town

Chitan is located at the intersection of Qinxi River and Qingyi River, 7.5km north of Jing County, Anhui Province. It is an ancient water town on the waterway of Qingyi River. It has been the seat of township government since Ming and Qing Dynasties, and has become a political, economic and Cultural Center for several miles. It used to be one of the 18 famous ancient towns in the history of Jing County, and now it belongs to Qinxi town.

The ancient buildings in Ming and Qing Dynasties are well preserved, with cobble pavement, black brick and tile, cornice and angle, horse head wall and four water halls. They are of Huizhou style, simple and elegant. The single wheel rutting groove left on the bluestone slab records the past glory of the ancient town. It integrates natural landscape, cultural landscape, Jugu culture, Buddhist culture, film and television culture. A number of TV dramas, such as the Commissioner of Taxation, a woman's epic and still heart, were shot here.

Jiangnan prairie has a thousand mu of Yibi, and there are rich and colorful experience projects, such as real person CS field base, military development, raft water park, archery, kart, self-service barbecue, bonfire party, etc.

Brief introduction of Chitan ancient town

Chitan ancient town has a long history. In the era of well-developed water transportation, it is the water transportation hub of Qingyi River. It has a large population and a large number of merchants. It is famous in several counties around Jing, Nan and Xuan. Surrounded by water on three sides, it has a clear environment, pleasant scenery, rich folk culture and rich Buddhist atmosphere. Matouji, a few miles away from Chitan, is one of the eight scenic spots in ancient Jingchuan. Jiangxun, the Marquis of the city, has the inscription of "Jingchuan lock key" with powerful writing and exquisite engraving. The ancient kiln site of Qinxi is listed as "provincial protection". The Yanlong temple, built in Song Dynasty, was once full of fragrance and has gone through many vicissitudes. Now it has been partially restored, including the main hall, Guanyin, pharmacist, God of wealth and other auxiliary halls, and the Buddha in the hall Along the way, there are some fantastic caves and rocks, such as Rex hunting cave, Yingzhan Aotou, shubanyan, Taiyang island and so on. Facing the river, you can see the green mountains and the river flowing eastward, which makes you feel relaxed and happy. It seems that Li Bai, the poet of that year, is still waving in the water and mountains.

Although with the development of land transportation and the decline of water transportation status of Qingyi River, the ancient town has long lost its former prosperity. Walking along it, you can still feel its former glory from the neat pebble road and the scattered horse head wall. Some people of insight have done a lot of work to protect the ancient buildings in Chitan old street, and gradually rely on its well preserved ancient buildings and rich folk customs and Buddhist cultural foundation, vigorously develop tourism, renovate the old street, rebuild the Yanlong temple, newly open the Qingyi River drifting from the county seat to Chitan old street, restore the traditional temple fair in Chitan, and initially form a unique Chitan Street folk custom Folk culture tourism. With the deepening of tourism development, Chitan ancient town will gradually radiate new vitality, with a new look to show its long, rich cultural heritage and beautiful natural scenery in front of the vast number of tourists.

Tickets of Chitan ancient town

The ticket price of Chitan ancient town is 50 yuan, and the advance price is 40 yuan (including Jiangnan prairie)

Experience items: real person CS, military expansion base, raft water park, archery, kart, etc. are not included in the ticket

112 yuan for students and soldiers, 100 yuan for advance booking (there is no preferential policy for students and soldiers in the scenic area)

Tickets for the elderly are free for those over 70 years old and half for those over 60 years old

In February 2020, in novel coronavirus pneumonia, the forty most scenic spots in Xuancheng announced that, from the date of resumption of operation, to December 31, 2020, all medical workers and policemen in the country have been free to visit and visit. Medical workers and police can enjoy free admission to the scenic spot with valid certificates.

Map location

It is located in Qinxi section of national highway 205. The map mark point a turns one kilometer northward to enter Chixi

Beach Scenic spot.

Address: Chitan scenic spot, Chitan village, Qinxi Town, Jing County, Xuancheng City

Longitude: 118.46983

Latitude: 30.737921

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