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Jiangtou
Ancient Village
 Located
north of Guilin, Jiangtou Ancient Village
is the largest and best preserved collection
of ancient buildings in Guangxi province.
History proved that the Jiangtouers were
the descendants of Zhoudunyi-an outstanding
literati and philosopher in Song dynasty.
Mr. zhou is well-known for his
abstruse philosophy of being honest and
upright as an official which was clearly
stated in his masterpiece giving honor to
lotus. Zhou gave lotus the connotation of
a virtue of honesty. Here he intended to
exhort his later generations to keep honest
in performing their official duties.
The colony of ancient architectures
is large in scale, the largest of its kind
in Guangxi. Approximately, the site includes
more than 80 buildings, most of which keep
their original style and features of the
Ming and Qing dynasties. These wooden architectures
are quite unique and elegant: brick walls
preventing rain infiltration, black tiles
recording the history of the village, ornamented
beams reflecting the profound local culture
and ornamental engraving-decorated gates
standing for the particular flavor of the
architectures. After hundreds of years'
rain and wind, these buildings remain what
they were. Actually, they still dominate
the village and are homes of the locals.
 First
built in Song dynasty, Jiangtou Ancient
Village now enjoys a long history of more
than 800 years. History has left to this
place innumerous sites and relics, as if
it favored this part more than others. Many
valuable and rare historical relics are
well preserved here, such as ancient coins,
inscription forest, ancient instruments,
longevity beds and so on. Relics here contribute
greatly to explore the culture of the Ming
and Qing dynasties.
Jiangtou radiates not only for
its history and culture but the talents
from it. Small as it is, it cultivated 28
celebrities ranging from upright and incorruptible
high officials in central government to
hard- working and wide-learned magistrates
in county.
Jiangtou also boasts excellent
natural scenery. The evergreen mountains,
jade-like river and the vast green field
make it appear to be a beautiful sketch.
Photo
Album of Jiangtou Village
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