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Situated in western Hubei Province, China, Phuong Hoang Ancient Town resembles a tranquil paradise, surrounded by the lush greenery of mountains and the flowing waters of the Yangtze River.
The Timeless Beauty of Phuong Hoang Ancient Town
Located in Phuong Hoang District, western Hubei Province, China, Phuong Hoang Ancient Town is a renowned global tourist destination blessed by nature with majestic landscapes of mountains, rivers, and streams. This ancient town is intertwined with the legend of two phoenixes flying over the land and then immersing themselves in the serene and picturesque scenery akin to a fairyland, hence the endearing nickname “Phuong Hoang Ancient Town.”
Phuong Hoang Ancient Town resembles a fairyland enveloped in shades of green from mountains, trees, and the tranquility beside the Yangtze River. The water surface bridges and ancient houses built in traditional Chinese architecture, adorned with harmonious lines, stand out with red hues of paint on wood and walls often depicted in traditional Chinese paintings.
Visiting Phuong Hoang Ancient Town, tourists are immediately captivated by the mystical, ancient, and pristine atmosphere of the architecture here. In this over 1,000-year-old ancient town, you will feel the romantic landscape reminiscent of a painting when mist covers the entire town in the early morning or after rain.
Phuong Hoang Ancient Town is primarily inhabited by the Miao, Yao, and Han ethnic groups. Most of the large ancient architectures in Phuong Hoang are still preserved to this day, mainly built during the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1911) and perfected by the Han and Miao people.
Phuong Hoang Ancient Town is an excellent example of ancient villages maintaining their antiquity amidst China's modernization. Every alleyway, pathway in the ancient town is paved with stones, bearing the marks of time. Surely, this will be a memorable journey in this Middle Kingdom.
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Reference: Travel guide by Mytour
MytourMarch 6, 2023
