Yangmei ancient town

Yangmei ancient town, founded in Song Dynasty, is one of the best preserved ancient buildings of Ming and Qing Dynasties in Nanning. Xu Xiake, a famous Traveler in Ming Dynasty, once sailed here from Nanning to praise the scenery along the river of Meizhen. Because of its proximity to the river, there were eight wharves in its heyday, which became a commodity distribution center with a radius of nearly 100 kilometers. Today, it still relies on boats to ferry. It can be seen that the traffic is blocked, and the commercial atmosphere in the ancient town is not strong. You can also enjoy the rare simple and honest hometown and leisure in the old streets and alleys with the slow footprints of the old ox cart.

Walking into the ancient town, there are many ancient houses in Ming and Qing Dynasties, and many places of interest. The ancient alleys, ancestral halls, temples, cultural relic towers, beacon towers, Juren houses, jinshidi, etc. are all exquisite and antique. The ancient streets, the deep courtyard, the carved eaves, all tell the plain and peaceful. The remaining ancient tables, chairs and porcelains in the courtyard are rare treasures.

Although many historic sites have disappeared, they are still suitable for slow reading. The ancient town is not big and can be visited in two hours. Let's take a look at the suggestions with plenty of time.

Yangmei ancient town

Yangmei ancient town, located in the southwest of Nanning City, is only 36 kilometers away from Nanning city. Roads, waterways and railways all pass through here. Yangmei ancient town was built in the Song Dynasty and flourished in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties, with a history of more than 1000 years. From its establishment to the period of the Republic of China, the town has been a commodity distribution center with a range of nearly 100 kilometers. It flourished for a time and is known as "little Nanning". Yangmei is the most complete place of ancient buildings of Ming and Qing Dynasties in Nanning. The cultural heritages preserved are all over the town. At present, there are more than 200 places, most of which are distributed in the streets of the ancient town. Some of the distinctive Ming and Qing dwellings are still intact, so today it is also named "Yangmei ancient town". It is famous for its ancient town, old street, clear water, Jintan, strange stone and strange tree. It is also the base for the revolutionary activities of Huang Xing and Liang lieya, who were members of the 1911 revolutionary party. There are more than 700 Ming and Qing buildings. The well preserved scenic spots include a street in the Qing Dynasty, residential buildings in the Ming Dynasty, Kuixing building, Huang's manor, Gubu wharf, etc. Yangmei river beach and the surrounding Zuojiang River are also picturesque. Its eight scenic spots are especially famous, such as qingpo nostalgic, Jianzha Qingquan, tansongxianghu, Leifeng Jicui, TingDui River, Jinsha moon night, Longtan Xiying, gewang Yunxia, etc.

On February 14, 2020, the scenic spot announced that from the date of reopening the scenic spot to December 31, 2020, medical workers, their parents, spouses and children will enter the park free of charge with valid certificates (doctor's certificate, nurse's certificate or other qualification certificates related to medical work).

geographical position

Yangmei ancient town is located in the lower reaches of Zuojiang River, surrounded by the river on three sides, about 30 kilometers away from Nanning city. It has convenient land and water transportation. You can take a boat from Nanning, go up the Yongjiang river for more than 30 kilometers, and enter the Zuojiang River to reach Yangmei ancient town.

population

The town covers an area of 6.5 square kilometers, with a population of more than 5300. It is surrounded by the river on three sides. The river is clear, the ancient trees are towering, the bamboo forest is like the sea, the lotus fragrance is clear, and it is a pastoral scenery. The ancient town is built along the river with a long history; the wharf is built on the green stone base with thick and dignified; the long curved pebble beach makes people stay. Yangmei ancient town has experienced thousands of years because of the convenience of water transportation and the decline of water transportation. At the beginning, it was built by Luo, Liu, Lu and Li. Because of the brambles and white flowers, it was named "white flower village". Later, di qingpingman and people from all walks of life came and gradually developed. Because Qingxi (Zuojiang) was surrounded by Yangbo River, it changed its name to Yangxi village. Later, with the development of the times, the evolution of ideas, people to the United States, then renamed "Yangmei village.". Yangmei was built in Song Dynasty, developed in Ming Dynasty, and flourished in Qing Dynasty. In its heyday, Yangmei had eight docks, "the stern of the big ship was connected with the bow of the small ship, and the tone of the South and the North was endless.". At night, there are tens of millions of sails and lights, and the jade of MANJIANG river is shining like a star. "It has become an important commercial port. Here, the folk customs are simple, the culture and virtue are respected, the beauty is admired, the beauty is beautiful, and the people are outstanding. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Juren, Jinshi, Chensheng and Taishi came out one after another; in modern times, Liang Zhitang (Liang Hougen) and Liang lieya (Liang Xuanxue), the sages of the 1911 Revolution, were admired by later generations.

Ancient town customs

Yangmei still maintains the ancient streets, lanes, temples, houses, trees, gates, docks, towers and beacon towers of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. When you enter Dede Town, you can see that the ancient gate of Linjiang in Qing Dynasty is like a mighty general guarding the gate of the ancient town. The ancient hibiscus tree on its side, with towering branches, has witnessed the ancient and modern times of the ancient town through the vicissitudes of wind and rain. Along the clean and clean Qingshiban Road, more than 300 meters on both sides are Qing Dynasty shops with black brick and brick wood structure. This is the "Linjiang Street" built in 1832. It used to be a prosperous street. The eaves and ridges, old bricks and old tiles, and stone carvings on the basis of pillars, which carry a heavy history, tell the world the glory of the past. Although it has long been quiet here, there is vitality in its simplicity and hope in its obsolescence. Walking on this ancient Qingming Street and blending into this long lasting environment, the long thoughts will not only trace the past, but also fly to the future, thinking about the glory of the ancient town and the continuation of civilization.

Walking into the ancient town, there are many ancient houses in Ming and Qing Dynasties, and many places of interest and historic sites, such as seven pillar house, Juren house, jinshidi, muyimen, forbidden stele, Huang's manor All of them are exquisitely made, delicate and beautiful, antique, elegant and pleasant. Yangmei ancient music has a long history and is rich and colorful. The instruments played include Yangqin, Qinqin, daxianqin, huqin, dizi, suona, Houguan, etc. Ancient houses are like boats moored on the shore, nestling in the ancient town. As the night falls, the sound of silk and bamboo comes from the depth of the ancient town, and is blown to the river by the gentle evening wind, which makes Yangmei ancient town more famous. The old streets, old houses, old window lattice, deep courtyard, carved eaves and mossy footings are filled with plainness and tranquility. This is the hometown that the residents of the ancient town have been reluctant to part with for generations. It is also a good place for people to wash away the floating dust and eliminate mental fatigue. Every holiday, hundreds of city people come here for sightseeing and leisure, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoying peace and tranquility.

Main attractions

Along the Yangmei river beach, you can see the Yangmei stones admired by Xu Xiake, a traveler of the Ming Dynasty: spire stone, golden frog stone, elephant trunk stone, Penguin stone, stone horse stone, sea lion looking back stone, dolphin kissing stone, etc. each stone has a fantastic idea, a moving story, and contains profound cultural connotation. In addition, there are many ancient tables, chairs, stone dogs, stone piers, and ancient porcelain in the ancient town All kinds of patterns, rough or fine, unique in shape and exquisite in craftsmanship, are rare relics.

The most famous of them are Yangmei ancient eight sceneries: Longtan Xiying, Leifeng Jicui, Jianzha Qingquan, tingduijiang, Jintan YUEYE, qingpo nostalgia, gewang Yunxia, tansongxianghu, which are still available today, leaving a rich natural and cultural landscape.

"Longtan Xiying", one of the eight scenic spots in Yangmei, is a bend formed by Zuojiang River in Yangmei reach. Beside the bend of the river, there is a big Rong tree, which is divided into two big forks and extends forward in parallel. There is a stone pillar under it. It looks like two dragons are flying. The big dragon emperor and the small one is called Dragon concubine, so it is called Longtan. Standing at the edge of Longtan, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Yangmei Bay. Whenever the sun sets, the water is sparkling, green water reflects green bamboo, green eyes, people linger.

"Golden beach moon night", opposite Yangmei ancient town, is a large-scale beach, about 2000 meters long and 200 meters wide. The upper half of the beach is half sand and half stone, brown or light yellow, and light gold under the moonlight. But the lower half of the beach is very white fine sand. There was a poem: "the sand boat is beautiful on the moon night, the fishing lights are bright everywhere, the moon is clear in the middle of the river, and the stars are beautiful on the water." The beautiful night scene of Jintan can be seen from the dance of green bamboo beside the beach and the frolic of egrets beside the water.

There are two famous places in the ancient town, which are worth seeing. One of them is the former residence of Liang Zhitang and Liang lieya, the sages of the 1911 Revolution, in the ancient town of Jinma street. The building that used to occupy half of the street now has only one hall, three rooms and one courtyard. The zhennanguan uprising led by Sun Yat Sen held a secret meeting here to discuss relevant issues. Liang's father and son, who followed Dr. Sun Yat Sen, were figures of the 1911 Revolution. Liang Zhitang once served as the confidential secretary of Sun Yat Sen and died several years after the success of Wuchang Uprising. After taking part in the zhennanguan uprising and the revolution of 1911, Liang took an active part in the Anti Japanese War and the new democratic revolution. After the founding of new China, he served as a librarian of Shanghai Literature and history museum until his death in 1982.

The other is Kuixing tower, built in 1736, the first year of Qianlong reign. The main building is 15.3 meters high. The whole building is square, small at the top and big at the bottom. It is magnificent and looks like an imperial seal, so it is called "imperial seal". There are three floors in the building. The first floor is dedicated to the statue of Guandi Shengjun, which is lifelike; the second floor is dedicated to the statue of Wendi, which is lifelike; the third floor is dedicated to the statue of Kuixing, which is written in the right hand, holds the book in the left hand, lifts the right foot like a kick, and the left foot is on the top, which is a "leading" look. Kuixing tower is not only a precious cultural relic, but also an important memorial of the revolution of 1911. In October 1907, on the eve of the revolution of 1911, the leaders of the Guangxi Hui party, Huang Xing, Wang Heshun and Huang Mingtang, first held a meeting at Liang Zhitang's home, then moved to Kuixing building to continue the meeting, deployed the revolutionary armed struggle to overthrow the Qing Dynasty in southern Guangxi, and then carried out secret activities here. Nanning Municipal Administration

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